Explore Events

Showing all events.

Use one or more of the search filters below to find events.

Browse this year's themes
 

Marianne Brown & Joni Buchanan: No Woman is an Island

Monday 18 August 10:30 - 11:30

Marianne Brown & Joni Buchanan: No Woman is an Island Find out more
  • Attend in person
  • Captioned
Dive into history, the environment, and the Scottish Isles in this conversation with environmental journalist Marianne Brown and Gaelic Literature Awards­-shortlisted Joni Buchanan…
 

Anna Groundwater: Finding Scotland’s Place in World History

Monday 18 August 11:00 - 12:00

Anna Groundwater: Finding Scotland’s Place in World History Find out more
  • Attend in person
  • Watch online
  • Captioned
Though small in landmass, Scotland and her people have had a mighty impact on the world over many centuries. In Connecting Scotland's History, Anna Groundwater demonstrates the richness, depth, and diversity of Scotland's story…
 

Shared Reading with Open Book

Monday 18 August 11:00 - 12:00

Shared Reading with Open Book Find out more
  • Attend in person
Join Open Book Lead Readers for an informal and relaxed shared reading session. Each session will explore a chapter from a debut book from this year's Festival programme. No experience necessary, all reading materials will be provided on the day……
 

That's Not My Zoo with Vanessa Woolf

Suitable for age 0 - 2

Monday 18 August 11:00 - 11:30

That's Not My Zoo with Vanessa Woolf Find out more
Why not try? Scots Bookbug Scots Bookbug Suitable for age 0 - 2 Fri 15 Aug 11:00 - 11:30
 

Teddy Bear Picnic with Simon Radcliffe

Suitable for age 3 - 5

Monday 18 August 11:00 - 11:30

Teddy Bear Picnic with Simon Radcliffe Find out more
  • Attend in person
Roll out your picnic blankets and bring along your furry friends, for a special storytime featuring some well-known and loved bears! Storyteller Simon Radcliffe will share stories, rhymes, and songs in this bear-y fun event, perfect for all the family…
 

Adam Alexander, Andy Hamilton & Mo Wilde: Wild Solutions

Monday 18 August 11:30 - 12:30

Adam Alexander, Andy Hamilton & Mo Wilde: Wild Solutions Find out more
  • Attend in person
  • Captioned
From foraging to seed saving, and the joy of rediscovering nature, Adam Alexander, Andy Hamilton, and Mo Wilde offer practical wisdom and philosophical insights. Join them for a wide-ranging discussion about how cultivating a deeper connection with…
 

That's Not My Zoo with Vanessa Woolf

Suitable for age 0 - 2

Monday 18 August 12:00 - 12:30

That's Not My Zoo with Vanessa Woolf Find out more
Why not try? Teddy Bear Picnic with Simon Radcliffe Teddy Bear Picnic with Simon Radcliffe Suitable for age 3 - 5 Mon 18 Aug 10:00 - 10:30
 

AI Copyrights and Wrongs

Monday 18 August 12:00 - 13:00

AI Copyrights and Wrongs Find out more
  • Attend in person
  • Captioned
As more writers discover their work has been 'scraped', can AI ever be harnessed positively, or is it destined to damage both storytellers and the art of writing itself? After a year of public consultations and pushback on issues around copyright and…
 

Alexis Okeowo: Deep in the Heart of America

Monday 18 August 12:00 - 13:00

Alexis Okeowo: Deep in the Heart of America Find out more
  • Attend in person
  • Captioned
America has two powerfully competing stories: the home of Liberty which welcomes all, and the isolationist nation which fears difference. Join New Yorker staff writer, PEN Award-winner, and daughter of Nigerian immigrants, Alexis Okeowo, to discuss…
 

Kate Foster: Echoes of Edinburgh’s Past

Monday 18 August 12:15 - 13:15

Kate Foster: Echoes of Edinburgh’s Past Find out more
  • Attend in person
  • Captioned
The remarkable, dramatic story of Maggie Dickson ('Half Hangit Maggie') has intrigued and horrified Grassmarket drinkers for decades. In The Mourning Necklace, Kate Foster breathes new life into her story…