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Irvine Welsh’s latest book being adapted for TV

George Mair - April 2, 2026 6:22 am

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Dates announced for Borders Book Festival 2026

John Hislop - March 31, 2026 12:51 pm

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Sailmaker playwright forced to shutter Edinburgh bookshop

Ross Chalmers - March 27, 2026 6:48 pm

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The Old Edinburgh Club publishes new journal of Edinburgh’s history

Phyllis Stephen - March 27, 2026 12:33 pm

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McDermid says her characters sometimes stop talking to her

George Mair - March 13, 2026 5:59 pm

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Oxgangs Library named Scotland’s Library of the Year

Ryan Nixon - March 12, 2026 9:01 am

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Newington bookshop wins at British Book Awards

Tom Wilson - March 10, 2026 1:30 pm

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Wild Edinburgh – a celebration of nature in the city

Charlie Ellis - March 8, 2026 4:00 pm

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“Choose Books” – new Trainspotting-themed bookstore opens in Edinburgh

Ross Chalmers - March 4, 2026 7:49 am

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The mother of all pantomime dame stories

A reporter - February 22, 2026 3:28 pm

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Four Edinburgh and Midlothian libraries in running for Library of the Year

Ryan Nixon - February 20, 2026 2:34 pm

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Two independent Edinburgh bookshops shortlisted for award

Phyllis Stephen - February 18, 2026 9:01 am

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Crime Queen Val a fan of The Traitors

George Mair - February 16, 2026 5:49 pm

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The Royal Scottish Geographical Society talk with author Jen Stout

Phyllis Stephen - February 7, 2026 12:39 pm

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Bestselling author launches global tour in Edinburgh

A reporter - February 3, 2026 4:26 pm

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Irvine Welsh to appear at Book Festival event in North Edinburgh

Phyllis Stephen - January 27, 2026 4:21 pm

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The first big read for Diana Gabaldon was a Scottish epic

George Mair - January 18, 2026 5:58 pm

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Gabaldon astonished by Outlander impact

George Mair - January 1, 2026 2:32 pm

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Book – The Show Must Go On – Travels of the Tattoo Producer

Phyllis Stephen - December 14, 2025 4:40 pm

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Romcom Writer Jenny banned from killing characters

George Mair - December 4, 2025 5:34 pm

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Val targets Agatha Christie’s record

George Mair - December 3, 2025 5:33 pm

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Mike Hennessy to speak about Canon Hannan’s work in Edinburgh Old Town at free event

John Hislop - November 29, 2025 2:57 pm

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Winners of this year’s Saltires, Scotland’s National Book Awards announced

John Hislop - November 19, 2025 7:30 pm

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A lively conversation at the Cockburn event

Charlie Ellis - November 7, 2025 1:28 pm

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Finding ‘The Silence in Between’ – Leith’s latest creative reflection

Charlie Ellis - November 5, 2025 11:59 am

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A feast worth making (and a podcast worth listening to)

Kerry Teakle - November 1, 2025 9:36 am

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Richard Rodger on the Cockburn Association

Charlie Ellis - October 31, 2025 6:48 pm

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Shortlisted titles announced for this year’s Saltires, Scotland’s National Book Awards

John Hislop - October 16, 2025 6:30 pm

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Edinburgh lawyer wins McIlvanney Prize

George Mair - September 23, 2025 6:34 am

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Sturgeon “too open” in her memoir

George Mair - September 11, 2025 7:18 am

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