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Friday 11 January 2013
8.00pm Project Slogan, Aberdeen Admission £5.00 | Poetry with Melissa Buckheit Originally from New York and New England, Melissa Buckheit is a poet, dancer, photographer,
Adjunct Lecturer in English Language and Literature and an Orthopedic Massage Therapist.
She is the author of "Noctilucent" (Shearsman Books, 2012), and a chapbook, "Arc" (The
Drunken Boat, 2007), and her poems, translations, photography, interviews and reviews have
been widely published. See www.wurmimapfel.net for details |
Tuesday 15 January 2013
7.00pm Aberdeen Arts Centre, Aberdeen Admission £6.50 | Close to the Bone Best-selling local crime writer Stuart MacBride launches his
first DS Logan McRae story in two years. See www.stuartmacbride.com for details |
Saturday 19 January 2013
1.00pm–3.00pm Woodside and Fountain Community Centre, Aberdeen Admission free | Woodside's Haunted Heritage An event aimed at all ages based on Woodside in the Victorian age, with storytelling on the subject of ghosts and free ice cream. See www.artsdevelopment.co.uk for details |
Saturday 19 January 2013
8.30pm Cellar 35, Aberdeen Admission £4.00 / £3.00 | Demented Eloquence North 1 The first Demented Eloquence performance poetry night of 2013 features Kit Fryatt and
E. E. Chandler, with music from the Exile of Elgin. See www.dementedeloquence.co.uk for details |
Tuesday 22 January 2013
7.30pm Kemnay Village Hall, Kemnay Admission £7.00 | Bertie, Bryce and Effie Fleeman Productions present three Doric one-act plays adapted by Charles Barron from the
short stories of David Toulmin. See www.kemnayhall.co.uk for details |
Wednesday 23 January 2013
7.30pm Midmar Village Hall, Midmar Admission £7.00 | Bertie, Bryce and Effie Fleeman Productions present three Doric one-act plays adapted by Charles Barron from the
short stories of David Toulmin. See www.midmarhall.com for details |
EVENT CANCELLED Wednesday 23 January 2013
7.30pm Inverurie Town Hall, Inverurie Admission free | Postponed due to snow AGM with entertainment The Annual General Meeting of Gordon Forum for the Arts includes, in addition
to the business meeting, performances by Aberdeenshire Libraries Reader in Residence
Deborah Leslie, Doric entertainers Lorna and John Alexander, and poet and musician
Haworth Hodgkinson.
Refreshments will be served. All those with an interest in the arts in Central Aberdeenshire
are encouraged to attend. See www.gordonforum.co.uk for details |
EVENT CANCELLED Thursday 24 January 2013
11.00am–1.00pm Grassic Gibbon Centre, Arbuthnott Admission free | Cancelled due to weather conditions Warp and Weft: Aberdeenshire's Culture Aberdeenshire Council has commissioned a series of discussions to explore culture in
Aberdeenshire. People involved professionally or voluntarily in literature in the Shire
are invited to this discussion at the Grassic Gibbon Centre. See aberdeenshirecultureportrait.wordpress.com for details |
Thursday 24 January 2013
6.30pm Banff and Buchan College, Fraserburgh Admission TBC | Stuart MacBride A talk by best-selling local crime writer Stuart MacBride. See www.stuartmacbride.com for details |
Thursday 24 January 2013 –
Friday 25 January 2013
7.30pm Aberdeen Arts Centre, Aberdeen Admission £10.00 | Bertie, Bryce and Effie Fleeman Productions present three Doric one-act plays adapted by Charles Barron from the
short stories of David Toulmin. See www.aberdeenartscentre.org.uk for details |
Friday 25 January 2013
7.00pm–8.30pm Queen's Cross Church Lounge, Aberdeen Admission by donation | Poetry for the Birds A sequence of poetry and music with an avian theme in aid of the RSPB,
with Eddie Gibbons, Gerard Rochford, Keith Murray, Sheena Blackhall, Catriona Yule,
Haworth Hodgkinson and Louise Counsell. See www.rspb.org.uk for details |
Saturday 26 January 2013
2.00pm–4.00pm Woodside Library, Aberdeen Admission free | Paranormal Storytelling Author Graeme Milne will host an afternoon of paranormal storytelling. See www.artsdevelopment.co.uk for details |
Thursday 31 January 2013
6.30pm–8.00pm Books and Beans, Aberdeen Admission by donation | Wayne Price Wayne Price, poet, short story writer and lecturer in Creative Writing at the University of Aberdeen will be reading from his poetry. See www.booksandbeans.co.uk for details |
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Friday 1 February 2013
7.00pm–9.00pm Better Read Books, Ellon Admission free | Open Poetry Night Another of the popular poetry nights hosted by Better Read Books. Bring something to read
or just come to listen.
This is also a pre-launch event for "Unrequited Love", Yvonne Heald and Pamela Shand's new
collection of poetry and short
stories inspired by paintings at the National Gallery of Scotland. See www.literallines.co.uk for details |
EVENT CANCELLED Thursday 7 February 2013
7.00pm Janie Barclay Photography, Torry Admission free | Postponed due to illness Unrequited Love A pre-launch event for Yvonne Heald and Pamela Shand's new collection of poetry and short
stories inspired by paintings at the National Gallery of Scotland. See www.literallines.co.uk for details |
Friday 8 February 2013
7.00pm Better Read Books, Ellon Admission free | River of Words Poet Bernard Briggs and visual artist Mary Bourne are seeking contributions of succinct
phrases capturing thoughts on the physical and emotional relationship we have with the
River Ythan. Some of these will be incorporated in the River of Words artwork for the new
Ellon Academy building. Come along to find out more. See www.better-read.co.uk for details |
Friday 15 February 2013
6.30pm Waterstone's Union Bridge, Aberdeen Admission free | Pantomime Launch of "Pantomime", the debut young adult novel from Laura Lam. See www.waterstones.com for details |
Saturday 16 February 2013
11.00am–1.00pm Douglas Hotel, Aberdeen Admission free | One-Eyed Jack Lemon Tree Writers invite you to the launch of "One-Eyed Jack", a collection of poetry and
prose from Knotbrook Taylor, A. C. Long, Ann Nicol and Colin Edwards. See www.lemontreewriters.co.uk for details |
Saturday 16 February 2013
8.30pm Cellar 35, Aberdeen Admission £4.00 / £3.00 | North-East Spoken Word Slam Richie Brown and Kit Fryatt host a fast and furious contest of the spoken word. There will
be cash prizes for the top three slammers, and the winner will progress to the Scottish Slam
in Glasgow, with a chance to win a place at the World Slam in Paris. See www.dementedeloquence.co.uk for details |
Thursday 21 February 2013
7.00pm Spindrift Studio, Banff | Storytelling Cafe The first Storytelling Cafe in Banff. Come along and share a story, a song, a poem, or
just listen and enjoy the atmosphere. See www.spindriftstudio.com for details |
Saturday 23 February 2013
10.30am–3.00pm Forres House Community Centre, Forres Admission £2.50 | Writing Workshop with Clio Gray A short fiction workshop with Clio Gray, presented by forWORDS. See www.facebook.com for details |
Saturday 23 February 2013
1.00pm–3.00pm Woodside Library, Aberdeen | Here's one I made earlier An exhibition of writing produced in workshops in Woodside led by Graeme Milne. See www.facebook.com for details |
Monday 25 February 2013
2.00pm Aberdeen Central Library, Aberdeen Admission free | S. G. MacLean The best-selling crime author will be here to talk about her work and answer your questions. See www.aberdeencity.gov.uk for details |
Tuesday 26 February 2013
6.00pm Waterstone's Union Bridge, Aberdeen Admission free | The Book of Doom Launch of "The Book of Doom", the latest book from Barry Hutchison. See www.waterstones.com for details |
Wednesday 27 February 2013
6.30pm Project Slogan, Aberdeen Admission free | Flowering Skullcap Dublin-born poet David Wheatley launches his chapbook "Flowering Skullcap" from Wurm Press. See www.wurmimapfel.net for details |
Thursday 28 February 2013
6.30pm–8.00pm Books and Beans, Aberdeen Admission by donation | To Rhyme or not to Rhyme Distinguished poets Brian Farrington and Douglas Kynoch will read from their poetry that rhymes. See www.booksandbeans.co.uk for details |
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Friday 1 March 2013
7.30pm Banff Castle, Banff Admission £4.00 | Music at the Kelpie Poet John Mackie launches his new CD, with musicians Bob Sharp and Robbie Flanagan. See musicatthekelpie.wordpress.com for details |
Tuesday 5 March 2013
7.00pm Janie Barclay Photography, Torry Admission free | Unrequited Love A pre-launch event for Yvonne Heald and Pamela Shand's new collection of poetry and short
stories inspired by paintings at the National Gallery of Scotland. See www.literallines.co.uk for details |
Wednesday 6 March 2013 –
Sunday 10 March 2013
Various venues, St Andrews | StAnza 2013 Scotland's International Poetry Festival See www.stanzapoetry.org for details |
Wednesday 6 March 2013
7.30pm Inverurie Town Hall, Inverurie Admission free | AGM with entertainment The Annual General Meeting of Gordon Forum for the Arts includes, in addition
to the business meeting, performances by Aberdeenshire Libraries Reader in Residence
Deborah Leslie, Doric entertainers Lorna and John Alexander, and poet and musician
Haworth Hodgkinson.
Refreshments will be served. All those with an interest in the arts in Central Aberdeenshire
are encouraged to attend. See www.gordonforum.co.uk for details |
Saturday 9 March 2013
10.00am–3.00pm The Creative Retreat, Gardenstown Admission £5.00 | Writing Workshop with John Glenday A poetry workshop with John Glenday, presented by forWORDS. See www.facebook.com for details |
Saturday 9 March 2013
2.00pm Mearns Academy Library, Laurencekirk Admission free | An Afternoon with Shona MacLean Shona MacLean will talk about her novels, characters and the Scottish settings she uses.
She will also sign copies of her new book "The Devil's Recruit". See www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk for details |
Monday 11 March 2013
8.00pm New Kings 1, University of Aberdeen Admission free | James Kelman A public reading and question-and-answer session with Booker Prize winning author
James Kelman, organised by the University of Aberdeen English Literature and Linguistic Society. See www.facebook.com for details |
Wednesday 13 March 2013
6.30pm Waterstone's Union Bridge, Aberdeen Admission free | Esther Woolfson Come and meet Esther Woolfson, author of "Field Notes from a Hidden City". See www.waterstones.com for details |
Tuesday 19 March 2013
7.00pm Balmedie Library, Balmedie Admission free | Gary Sutherland Author Gary Sutherland visits Balmedie Library to talk about his books. See www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk for details |
Wednesday 20 March 2013
7.30pm Ellon Library, Ellon Admission free | Doric evening with Deborah Leslie Aberdeenshire Libraries Reader in Residence Deborah Leslie will tell stories and poems and reminisce in Doric. See www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk for details |
Thursday 21 March 2013 –
Saturday 23 March 2013
Aberdeenshire Museums Service HQ, Mintlaw Admission free | The Knight and the Crescent Hare Ankur Productions present "The Knight and the Crescent Hare" by J. C. Marshall, an epic
journey from 21st century Mintlaw to the 12th century Middle East and back again.
Performances each day at 2pm and 7pm.
Booking essential: please phone 01771 622807. See www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk for details |
Thursday 21 March 2013 –
Sunday 24 March 2013
10.00am–4.00pm Aden Country Park, Mintlaw Admission free | Creating Digital Stories and Exploring Cultural Heritage Workshops for all ages, involving creative writing, photography and sound, presented as
part of the residency by Ankur Productions. The audio visual stories you make will become
part of an online collection that spans four different museums in Scotland.
Booking essential: please phone 01771 622807. See www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk for details |
Thursday 21 March 2013
7.00pm Spindrift Studio, Banff | Storytelling Cafe Storytelling with Diana Bertoldi. Come along and share a story, a song, a poem, or
just listen and enjoy the atmosphere. See www.spindriftstudio.com for details |
Saturday 23 March 2013
Forres House Community Centre, Forres Admission £2.50 | Writing Workshop with Alan Guthrie A long fiction workshop with Alan Guthrie, presented by forWORDS. See www.facebook.com for details |
Monday 25 March 2013
2.00pm Aberdeen Central Library, Aberdeen Admission free | A Shot in the Dark Free event with crime writer Caro Ramsay. See www.aberdeencity.gov.uk for details |
Monday 25 March 2013
7.00pm Strichen Library, Strichen Admission free | Paul Smith Strichen Library hosts an evening with author and journalist Paul Smith. See www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk for details |
Monday 25 March 2013
7.30pm Brander Library, Huntly Admission free | An Evening with Caro Ramsay Crime writer Caro Ramsay will be talking about her police procedural novels set in Glasgow. See www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk for details |
Tuesday 26 March 2013
2.30pm Insch Library, Insch Admission free | An Afternoon with Caro Ramsay Crime writer Caro Ramsay will be in Insch Library. See www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk for details |
Tuesday 26 March 2013
7.00pm Kemnay Library, Kemnay Admission free | An Evening with Caro Ramsay Enjoy an evening with author Caro Ramsay. Refreshments will be served, See www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk for details |
Tuesday 26 March 2013
7.30pm New Pitsligo Library, New Pitsligo Admission free | Lilian Ross Enjoy an evening with Maud-born Scottish writer Lilian Ross, with stories, poems and singing. See www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk for details |
Thursday 28 March 2013
6.30pm–8.00pm Books and Beans, Aberdeen Admission by donation | Brian Johnstone Brian Johnstone was the founder and former Festival Director of StAnza, Scotland's
International Poetry Festival, has appeared at poetry festivals from Macedonia to Nicaragua,
and has published four collections to date. See www.booksandbeans.co.uk for details |
Saturday 30 March 2013
2.00pm–11.00pm Project Slogan, Aberdeen Admission TBC | Minifest Destiny Wurm im Apfel is saying farewell to Project Slogan, before the venue closes for renovations,
with an afternoon and evening of readings, workshops, cake, family-friendly spoken-word larks,
segueing seamlessly into naughty night-time spoken-word frolics. Poets performing include
E. E. Chandler, Kirsty Heggie, Jen Cooper, Richie Brown, John Robertson, Lesley Harrison,
Wayne Price and Haworth Hodgkinson. See www.wurmimapfel.net for details |
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Tuesday 2 April 2013
3.00pm Macduff Library, Macduff Admission free | Ian Hunter Author and retired chief superintendant Ian Hunter wrote about his police experiences
in "Murder in Lancashire". See www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk for details |
Wednesday 3 April 2013
7.00pm Turriff Library, Turriff Admission free | Ian Hunter Author and retired chief superintendant Ian Hunter wrote about his police experiences
in "Murder in Lancashire". See www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk for details |
Saturday 13 April 2013
1.00pm Waterstone's Langstane, Aberdeen Admission free | Pantomime Signing Author Laura Lam will be signing copies of "Pantomime", her debut young adult fantasy novel. See www.lauralam.co.uk for details |
Tuesday 16 April 2013
7.30pm School of Biological and Environmental Sciences, University of Aberdeen Admission by donation | Birds with Everything in John Clare A talk by Carry Akroyd, wildlife artist and printmaker, who has been profoundly influenced
by the poetry of John Clare, the "Northamptonshire peasant poet". She sees parallels between
Clare's writings in the 19th century about the loss of farmland wildlife and the loss of
biodiversity in the late 20th century following agricultural intensification. See www.rspb.org.uk for details |
Thursday 18 April 2013
6.30pm–9.00pm Oil and Glass, Torry Admission free | Launch of "HEADlines" by Bernard Briggs You are invited to attend the Aberdeen launch of Bernard Briggs' third collection of poetry,
"HEADlines". Refreshments will be available and there will be an open mic.
There will also be an opportunity to purchase books and to browse the Oil and Glass gallery. See www.facebook.com for details |
Friday 19 April 2013
6.30pm Claremont Studio, Aberdeen Admission £10.00 / £5.00 | Jaap Blonk A performance by one of the world's most distinguished, yet consistently experimental
sound poets in the intimate venue of the Claremont Gallery. See www.wurmimapfel.net for details |
Saturday 20 April 2013 –
Sunday 21 April 2013
10.00am–6.00pm Banff Castle, Banff Admission £140.00 / £80.00 | Diana Bertoldi's Storytelling Course Learn the art of storytelling with Diana Bertoldi. You can attend one or both days. See www.banffcastle.org.uk for details |
Thursday 25 April 2013
6.30pm–8.00pm Books and Beans, Aberdeen Admission by donation | Morning Crossword Launch of a new collection of poetry by Gerard Rochford with images by Esther Green. See www.malfranteaux.co.uk for details |
Friday 26 April 2013
7.00pm–9.00pm Better Read Books, Ellon Admission free | Open Poetry Night Another of the popular poetry nights hosted by Better Read Books. Bring something to read
or just come to listen.
Guest poet Bernard Briggs will be reading from "HEADlines", his new collection of poetry
and short stories. See www.facebook.com for details |
Sunday 28 April 2013
7.30pm The Blue Lamp, Aberdeen Admission £6.00 | Patrick Duff An evening of music and poetry with singers Patrick Duff and Craig John Davidson and
poets Eddie Gibbons and Gerard Rochford. See www.facebook.com for details |
Tuesday 30 April 2013
7.30pm–10.00pm Cellar 35, Aberdeen Admission free | Ploughing On Join poet Robert Ramsay as he launches his latest collection, "Ploughing On", with music
from Haworth Hodgkinson, Morag Skene and Tom Dailly. The event will be compered by Richie
Brown and will finish with an open mic session, so please bring along a poem of your own
to perform. See www.facebook.com for details |
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Friday 10 May 2013 –
Sunday 12 May 2013
University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen | University of Aberdeen May Festival The name "Word" is revived for the literary element of the new University of Aberdeen
May Festival, with readings by
Peter Davidson,
David Wheatley,
Jerzy Jarniewicz,
David Malcolm,
Kenneth White,
Alasdair Gray,
Medbh McGuckian,
Andrew Greig,
Alan Spence,
Helen Lynch,
Liz Lochhead
and Michael Longley,
as well
the Toulmin Short Story Prize award ceremony
and
an event featuring Causeway/Cabhsair magazine. See www.abdn.ac.uk for details |
Tuesday 14 May 2013
7.00pm Finzean Hall, Finzean Admission £5.00 | Who owns Scotland, and how did they get it? Andy Wightman presents the revised and updated edition of "The Poor had no Lawyers",
his account of the history of land ownership in Scotland. See www.yeadons.co.uk for details |
Wednesday 15 May 2013
7.30pm Woodend Barn, Banchory Admission £12.00 / £10.00 / £8.00 | Flaneurs "Flaneurs" is written and performed by Jenna Watt and explores violence in our cities
and the "bystander effect". She wrote it after her friend was mugged in London and she
discovered that a number of people witnessed the assault but did nothing to stop it.
It's a thoughtful piece of contemporary theatre and discussion, which was awarded a
Fringe First last year. See www.jennawatt.co.uk for details |
Monday 20 May 2013
8.00pm The Lemon Tree, Aberdeen Admission £17.00 | John Cooper Clarke A rare visit to Aberdeen by poet John Cooper Clarke, famous for his biting, satirical,
political and very funny verse delivered in his rapid-fire performance style that
resonated with the punk movement of the 1970s. Poet Luke Wright will appear as support act. See www.boxofficeaberdeen.com for details |
Wednesday 22 May 2013
6.00pm Kinblethmont Gallery, Arbroath Admission free | Ploughing On An evening of poetry at Kinblethmont Gallery, featuring the launch of Robert Ramsay's new
collection "Ploughing On" and performances from guest poets. See www.kinblethmontgallery.co.uk for details |
Saturday 25 May 2013
8.00pm Macduff Arts Centre, Macduff Admission £10.00 | The Coast Concert John Mackie and friends perform a selection of landscape poems and love lyrics from
their CD "A Strand of Pearls". Also on the bill are singer-songwriter Gavin Sutherland
and the Oxbow Lake Band. See www.coastfestival.org.uk for details |
Thursday 30 May 2013
6.30pm–8.00pm Books and Beans, Aberdeen Admission by donation | Poetry at Books and Beans Poetry at Books and Beans features the launch of Cheryl Bond's new collection "Yeovil Days
and Yeovil Nights", and readings by Haworth Hodgkinson from his published collections and
work in progress. See www.malfranteaux.co.uk for details |
EVENT CANCELLED Friday 31 May 2013 –
Sunday 2 June 2013
Woodend Barn, Banchory | The literature events have been cancelled because Cargo Publishing has
pulled out of the Margins Festival. The music events will still go ahead. Margins Book and Music Festival The Margins Book and Music Festival comes to Banchory, with a host of book readings
and discussions. See www.woodendbarn.co.uk for details |
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Thursday 6 June 2013
7.00pm Finzean Hall, Finzean Admission £5.00 | The Myth of Green Energy Struan Stevenson, a prominent spokesman on environmental issues, presents his controversial
new book "So Much Wind". See www.yeadons.co.uk for details |
EVENT CANCELLED Friday 7 June 2013
7.00pm Finzean Hall, Finzean Admission £5.00 | This event has been cancelled due to lack of support. Fauna Scotica: Animals and People in Scotland Wildlife writer and photographer Polly Pullar shares some of the stories and inspirations
behind "Fauna Scotica", the compendium of Scottish wildlife she co-authored with Mary Low. See www.yeadons.co.uk for details |
Saturday 8 June 2013
1.00pm WH Smith, St Nicholas Centre, Aberdeen Admission free | Hidden Aberdeen Signing Dr Fiona-Jane Brown will be signing copies of her new book
"Hidden Aberdeen: History on Your Doorstep and Under Your Feet". See www.blackandwhitepublishing.com for details |
Sunday 9 June 2013
2.00pm Yeadon's Booksellers, Banchory Admission £6.50 | Lost Banchory Daniel MacCannell, author of the best-selling "Lost Deeside", leads a walking tour around
Banchory starting from Yeadon's bookshop. See www.yeadons.co.uk for details |
Monday 10 June 2013
6.30pm Treehouse Coffee Shop, Aberdeen Admission £15.00 | Beanstock Poet Grant Fraser and musicians Davy Shanks and Jon Murray feature in an evening of music,
poetry and food raising money for the Pound for Piper Memorial Trust. See www.facebook.com for details |
Tuesday 11 June 2013
2.00pm Stonehaven Library, Stonehaven Admission free | Crime Time with author Alex Gray As part of Crime Month, Stonehaven Library and the Crime Writers Association invite you to
an afternoon with acclaimed Scottish crime writer Alex Gray. See www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk for details |
Saturday 15 June 2013
9.00am–6.00pm Bon Accord Centre, Aberdeen Admission free | Guiding Lights Launch of a celebration of guide dogs for the blind in poetry and prose. Authors will read
from their work outside Boots in the Upper Mall, and there will be music too. The aim is to
raise £3500 towards towards the training of a guide puppy. See www.malfranteaux.co.uk for details |
Saturday 15 June 2013
8.30pm Cellar 35, Aberdeen Admission £5.00 / £3.00 | Demented Eloquence North 2 Demented Eloquence North features Jenny Lindsay. Also on the bill is Rapunzel Wizard making a
return visit to Aberdeen, and there will be music from the Kitchen Cynics. Hosted by Richie
Brown and Kit Fryatt. See www.dementedeloquence.co.uk for details |
Sunday 16 June 2013
Library Tent, Hazlehead Park, Aberdeen Admission TBC | Rapunzel Wizard Poet Rapunzel Wizard is featured in the Library Tent at Aberdeen Highland Games. See www.aberdeencity.gov.uk for details |
Tuesday 18 June 2013
6.30pm Waterstone's Union Bridge, Aberdeen Admission free | Hidden Aberdeen Book Launch Dr Fiona-Jane Brown will be signing copies of her new book
"Hidden Aberdeen: History on Your Doorstep and Under Your Feet". See www.blackandwhitepublishing.com for details |
Saturday 22 June 2013 –
Sunday 7 July 2013
Various venues, Inverurie | Garioch Theatre Festival This year's festival brings Shakespeare's "The Tempest" from Mitchell School of Drama,
"Brier Rose" from the Folding Theatre Puppet Company,
Bob Larbey's "A Month of Sundays" from Garidge Theatre
and Charles Barron's "Blown Seed" from Fleeman Productions.
The programme also includes workshops and a flashmob performance. See www.gariochtheatrefestival.org.uk for details |
Saturday 22 June 2013 –
Friday 28 June 2013
Various venues, Cullen, Portsoy, Macduff and Huntly | Framed Against the Sky Poet Billy Letford, composer Brian Irvine and musicians from the Red Note Ensemble will be
popping up around Cullen, Portsoy, Macduff, Huntly and beyond with workshops and performances. See www.framedagainstthesky.com for details |
Tuesday 25 June 2013
2.30pm Fraserburgh Library, Fraserburgh Admission free | Crime Time with author Aline Templeton As part of Crime Month, Fraserburgh Library and the Crime Writers Association invite you to
an afternoon with acclaimed Scottish crime writer Aline Templeton. See www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk for details |
Tuesday 25 June 2013
7.30pm Ellon Library, Ellon Admission free | Aline Templeton Author Aline Templeton will be in Ellon Library. See www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk for details |
Thursday 27 June 2013
6.30pm–8.00pm Books and Beans, Aberdeen Admission by donation | A Twist of Lime Street Launch of "A Twist of Lime Street" - New and Selected Poems by Eddie Gibbons. With guest
reader Gerard Rochford, plus open mic. See www.inpressbooks.co.uk for details |
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Monday 1 July 2013
7.00pm Aberdeen Arts Centre, Aberdeen Admission free | Storm Petrel Keith Murray launches "Storm Petrel", his first new collection of poems in nearly a year.
Neil C. Young will appear as guest reader. See www.malfranteaux.co.uk for details |
Friday 5 July 2013
7.00pm–9.00pm Better Read Books, Ellon Admission free | Open Poetry Night Another of the popular poetry nights hosted by Better Read Books. Bring something to read
or just come to listen.
Refreshements will be served as usual. See www.better-read.co.uk for details |
Saturday 13 July 2013
2.00pm Aberdeen Central Library, Aberdeen Admission free | Treasures Workshop with Des Dillon One of a series of writing workshops run by Scottish Book Trust to help get you
thinking about your treasured items. See www.scottishbooktrust.com for details |
Saturday 20 July 2013
8.30pm Cellar 35, Aberdeen Admission £5.00 / £3.00 | Demented Eloquence North 3 Demented Eloquence North features Harry Giles, Cassidy Warner and Johnny Morrice.
Hosted by Kit Fryatt. See www.dementedeloquence.co.uk for details |
Tuesday 30 July 2013
10.00am Mar Lodge Estate, Braemar Admission free | Silent Walk and Workshop with Wounded Knee Join Drew Wright (Wounded Knee) as he leads a silent walk in the footsteps of local poet
Nan Shepherd through Mar Lodge Estate in the Cairngorms. Postcards and pens will be available
to note down thoughts or make sketches, which after the one-hour walk we will turn into
simple compositions based on the rhythm of the words or the lines of the images. Drew has
been particularly interested by Nan's view of walking quietly and reflectively through
nature and letting that inspire her writing. See www.woodendbarn.com for details |
Tuesday 30 July 2013
7.30pm OAP Hall, Huntly Admission free | Huntly Community Bookshop Feasibility Study Huntly Writers invite you to a public meeting to discuss the feasibility of establishing
a community bookshop in Huntly. See www.huntlywriters.co.uk for details |
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Friday 2 August 2013 –
Monday 12 August 2013
Orb's Bookshop, Huntly | Huntly Writers at Orb's Bookshop Members of Huntly Writers will be in residence in Orb's Bookshop on 2, 3, 7, 9, 10 and 12
August 2013. People are invited to come and talk to them about their work and writing in
general, and there will be readings by local authors at 11am each morning. See www.huntlywriters.co.uk for details |
Saturday 3 August 2013 –
Saturday 10 August 2013
Various venues, Aberdeenshire | Framed Against the Sky Poet Billy Letford, composer Brian Irvine and musicians from the Red Note Ensemble will be
popping up around Aboyne, Deeside and beyond with workshops and performances. See www.framedagainstthesky.com for details |
Saturday 3 August 2013
7.00pm Finzean Hall, Finzean Admission £5.00 | James Robertson Bestselling Scottish author James Robertson discusses his eagerly awaited new novel
"The Professor of Truth". Part of Aboyne and Deeside Festival See www.aboyneanddeesidefestival.org.uk for details |
Thursday 15 August 2013
3.00pm Aberdeen Central Library, Aberdeen Admission free | Melanie Robertson-King Author Melanie Robertson-King will be discussing and reading from her first novel
"A Shadow in the Past". See www.aberdeencity.gov.uk for details |
EVENT CANCELLED Saturday 17 August 2013 –
Sunday 18 August 2013
Tolquhon Studio (Art on the Green), Udny Green Admission £95.00 | This workshop has been cancelled by the promoter. A Sense of Place In the picturesque conservation village of Udny Green, develop your powers of observation
as a stimulus for creative writing. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced writer, this
weekend workshop with tutor Haworth Hodgkinson will encourage you to explore the influence
and importance of place on writing. See www.tolquhon-gallery.co.uk for details |
Saturday 17 August 2013
8.30pm Cellar 35, Aberdeen Admission £5.00 / £3.00 | Demented Eloquence North 4 Demented Eloquence North features Mike Garry, Stephanie Dogfoot, Max Scratchmann and E-Jitz.
Hosted by Richie Brown and Kit Fryatt. See www.dementedeloquence.co.uk for details |
Tuesday 20 August 2013
7.00pm Waterstone's Union Bridge, Aberdeen Admission free | Evening with Alan Spence Aberdeen University lecturer and author of August's Waterstones Scottish Book of the Month,
Alan Spence, will be in store talking about and signing his latest novel, "Night Boat". See www.waterstones.com for details |
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Sunday 1 September 2013 –
Monday 30 September 2013
Various venues, Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire | New Words 2013 Festival of New Writing in Aberdeen and North-East Scotland The New Words festival will not run in 2013. However many of the individual events that our
partners planned for the festival will still take place as independent events. See www.newwords.co.uk for details |
Monday 2 September 2013 –
Thursday 5 September 2013
Various venues, Banchory and Aberdeen | Framed Against the Sky Poet Billy Letford, composer Brian Irvine and musicians from the Red Note Ensemble will be
popping up around Banchory and Aberdeen with workshops and performances. See www.framedagainstthesky.com for details |
Friday 6 September 2013 –
Friday 27 September 2013
Salmon Bothy, Portsoy | The Line and the Circle An exhibition with a series of performances and workshops based around a
collaboration between poet Catriona Yule and visual artist Anne Murray. See www.salmonbothy.org.uk for details |
Wednesday 11 September 2013
7.00pm Backhill Bothy, New Deer Admission by donation | Haworth Hodgkinson and Atlas Moon Poet and musician Haworth Hodgkinson will be permeating the Bothy with his own
unique blend of words and sounds. Eastern melodies will also be emanating as Atlas Moon
perform sarod and percussion improvisations. See www.facebook.com for details |
Thursday 12 September 2013
Salmon Bothy, Portsoy | From Landscape to Fiction An illustrated talk and reading by author Haseley Hinton, celebrating the beautiful scenery
and historical features of North-East Scotland that have inspired the creation of the
Seacrow world in her novels. The event also features guest poets and musicians. See www.salmonbothy.org.uk for details |
Friday 13 September 2013
7.00pm Better Read Books, Ellon Admission free | Open Poetry Night Better Read Books host one of their popular open poetry nights, with guest appearances from
the four authors of "Point of Balance", a new collection of stories from Lemon Tree Writers. See www.better-read.co.uk for details |
Saturday 14 September 2013
11.00am Douglas Hotel, Aberdeen Admission free | Point of Balance Lemon Tree Writers invite you to the launch of "Point of Balance", a new collection of
short stories by Pamela Shand, Morag Skene, Sam Fleming and Haworth Hodgkinson. See www.lemontreewriters.co.uk for details |
Sunday 15 September 2013
7.00pm Peacock Visual Arts, Aberdeen Admission TBC | Lemon Zest Lemon Tree Writers celebrate their 20th anniversary with a cocktail of poetry, prose,
plays and music, with special guests Eddie Gibbons, Keith Meisner and the Kitchen Cynics. See www.lemontreewriters.co.uk for details |
Thursday 19 September 2013 –
Monday 23 September 2013
Various venues, Aberdeen and Deeside | Framed Against the Sky Poet Billy Letford, composer Brian Irvine and musicians from the Red Note Ensemble will be
popping up around Braemar, Torphins, Banchory, Crathes, Torry and Aberdeen with workshops
and performances. See www.framedagainstthesky.com for details |
Thursday 26 September 2013
6.30pm–8.00pm Books and Beans, Aberdeen Admission by donation | The Quait Chiel Bill Thom reads from his newly published ballad. See tapsalteerie1.blogspot.co.uk for details |
Saturday 28 September 2013
8.30pm Cellar 35, Aberdeen Admission £5.00 / £3.00 | Demented Eloquence North 5 Demented Eloquence North features performances from Elaine Feeney and Haworth Hodgkinson with
Atlas Moon.
Hosted by Richie Brown and Kit Fryatt. See www.dementedeloquence.co.uk for details |
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Thursday 3 October 2013 –
Sunday 6 October 2013
Brander Library, Huntly | Huntly Book Festival Huntly Library presents its own book festival with readings and workshops. See www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk for details |
Thursday 3 October 2013
9.00pm Belmont Bar Below, Aberdeen Admission £5.00 | Shopmobility / Demented Eloquence Charity Poetry Slam An open slam competition, plus featured writers Andy Bissett, Sheena Blackhall,
Bernard Briggs, Kit Fryatt and Richie Brown. See www.dementedeloquence.co.uk for details |
Wednesday 9 October 2013
1.00pm Music Hall, Aberdeen Admission £8.80 | Culture Cafe: William McIlvanney Novelist William McIlvanney, author of "Docherty", "The Big Man" and the Laidlaw series of
detective novels, returns to Aberdeen for this lunchtime event. See www.boxofficeaberdeen.com for details |
Thursday 10 October 2013
7.00pm Cellar 35, Aberdeen Admission by donation | A Night of Storytelling and Poetry with John Row For one night only join storyteller and poet John Row and friends at Cellar 35
for an evening of entertainment! Come bring a story, a poem, a song, a joke or
just come to listen and enjoy! See www.facebook.com for details |
Friday 11 October 2013
7.00pm Oil and Glass, Torry Admission £2.00 | Almost a Picture featuring poetry by Tyneside poet Sean Burn Bring your favourite poems and songs to read or sing to a supportive audience in the
relaxed setting of Oil and Glass. See www.mhfestival.com for details |
Wednesday 16 October 2013
2.30pm Acorn Centre, Inverurie Admission free | Doric Storytelling Come and join local writer and performer Debbie Leslie for an entertaining afternoon
in the Doric. See www.gordonforum.co.uk for details |
Friday 18 October 2013 –
Sunday 20 October 2013
Castle Fraser, Kemnay | Unsolved A weekend of crime, mystery and intrigue at Castle Fraser. See www.nts.org.uk for details |
Saturday 19 October 2013
8.30pm Cellar 35, Aberdeen Admission £5.00 / £3.00 | Demented Eloquence North 6 Demented Eloquence North features Colin Edwards and John Mackie, with guest musicians.
Hosted by Richie Brown. See www.dementedeloquence.co.uk for details |
Wednesday 23 October 2013
6.00pm Woodend Barn, Banchory Admission £8.00 / £6.00 / £3.00 | Framed Against the Sky Over the past few months Red Note Ensemble, Irish composer Brian Irvine and Scottish poet
Billy Letford have been touring Aberdeenshire and the City introducing people to new music
and holding workshops in schools and open workshops during events. Participants have been
helping Brian and Billy create a new piece of music which is being premiered tonight with
their involvement alongside Red Note Ensemble. See www.framedagainstthesky.com for details |
Saturday 26 October 2013
11.00am Seventeen, Aberdeen Admission free | Beginning poems - and trying to finish them A Workshop with Liz Lochhead A workshop on the technical aspects of writing poetry, from choosing words and form to
editing and re-editing! Suitable for beginners and experienced poets alike, this is a
not to be missed opportunity to learn from one of Scotland's greatest poets.
Places are limited and prior booking is essential. See www.lemontreewriters.co.uk for details |
Monday 28 October 2013
5.30pm Fraserburgh Library, Fraserburgh Admission free | An Evening with Mark Jackson Local author Mark Jackson will be talking about his debut adventure novel "The Revenge of
Colonel Blood", and Jesper Ericsson and Tess Maclean of the Gordon Highlanders Museum will
demonstrate some of the uniform and equipment that the hero of the book uses in his adventures. See www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk for details |
Thursday 31 October 2013
6.30pm–8.00pm Books and Beans, Aberdeen Admission by donation | What are you looking at me for? Olivia McMahon reads from her new collection of poems and images inspired by artworks
in Aberdeen Art Gallery. See www.malfranteaux.co.uk for details |
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Friday 8 November 2013
7.00pm Meston Lecture Theatre, University of Aberdeen Admission £10.00 / £8.00 | An Evening with Ian Rankin Scotland's best selling crime writer celebrates the launch of his new Rebus book
"Saints of the Shadow Bible". See www.waterstones.com for details |
Saturday 9 November 2013
1.30pm Seventeen, Aberdeen Admission free | Conflicts, Creativity and Communication Artists and scientists exploring the complexities of nature Author Jo Falla is part of a multi-disciplinary team of artists and scientists in a
residency project considering the role of art and science in transforming environmental
conflicts. In this event Jo will read a new short story and there will be music from
flautist Richard Craig. See www.aces.ac.uk for details |
Saturday 16 November 2013 –
Sunday 17 November 2013
10.00am–6.00pm Banff Castle, Banff Admission £165.00 / £90.00 | Touch the Wild In this course in wild storytelling, Diana Bertoldi will guide you through advanced
storytelling exercises and techniques, with ample space for practice and experiment.
You can attend one or both days. See www.dianastoryteller.com for details |
Saturday 16 November 2013
1.30pm The Square, Huntly Admission TBC | Steps to Inspiration Local writer Maureen Ross will lead us on a forensic study of our environment on this all
accessible walk around Huntly before we share our thoughts in a writing workshop and craft
a communal poem. See www.deveron-arts.com for details |
Saturday 16 November 2013
7.30pm Tin Hut, Gartly Admission £10.00 / £6.00 / £0.00 | Isla Quartet The Isla Quartet gives the first complete performance of Ronald Center's String Quartet
No.3, with Anna Lavigne reading poems by Maureen Ross and Brian Nisbet between the movements.
The programme also includes the first performance of David Ward's String Quartet No.7 and new
pieces specially written by young people. Part of Sound Festival See www.centeral.co.uk for details |
Thursday 21 November 2013
6.00pm Books and Beans, Aberdeen Admission TBC | Aberdeenshire Folk Tales Sheena Blackhall and Grace Banks will be hosting an evening of story and song to celebrate
the launch of their book "Aberdeenshire Folk Tales". Come and share, raise a cuppa and make
merry with them! See www.thehistorypress.co.uk for details |
Saturday 23 November 2013
8.30pm Cellar 35, Aberdeen Admission £5.00 / £3.00 | Demented Eloquence North 7 Demented Eloquence North features Karl Parkinson, one of Ireland's best known performing
poets. Also on the bill are Knotbrook Taylor and
David Liddell, a poetry and sound duo from Angus, and Bernard Briggs from Ellon.
Hosted by Richie Brown and Kit Fryatt. See www.dementedeloquence.co.uk for details |
Monday 25 November 2013
2.00pm Carnoustie Library, Carnoustie Admission free | Nostalgia's no what it used to be A humorous reminiscence in verse looking at Old Dundee will be presented by local poet and
author Derek Meikleham. See www.scottishbooktrust.com for details |
Monday 25 November 2013
2.00pm Monifieth Library, Monifieth Admission free | Murders and Misdeeds with Forbes Inglis Local author Forbes Inglis was intrigued by the story about Montrose lady Margaret
Shuttleworth, who was tried and convicted of the murder of her husband based upon little
evidence. He went on to research men and women from Angus who were accused of capital
crimes in the 18th and 19th centuries and the result is his fascinating book "Murders and
Misdeeds". Books will be for sale and Forbes will be available to sign copies. See www.scottishbooktrust.com for details |
Monday 25 November 2013
7.00pm Montrose Library, Montrose Admission free | Banter with Brookmyre Best-selling author of such memorable titles such as "Attack of the Unsinkable Rubber Ducks"
and "Boiling a Frog", and a fully paid up member of the Tartan Noir club, Christopher
Brookmyre will be talking about his new book "Flesh Wounds". See www.scottishbooktrust.com for details |
Tuesday 26 November 2013
2.00pm Montrose Library, Montrose Admission free | Scottish Poets: a personal selection by Sheila Mann Sheila Mann will be at the Montrose Library talking about her favourite Scottish poets,
including some well known Angus poets. See www.scottishbooktrust.com for details |
Tuesday 26 November 2013
2.00pm Arbroath Library, Arbroath Admission free | A Presentation on Sir Walter Scott After twenty years as Principal Teacher of Chemistry at Arbroath High School, Dr Eric Yeaman
took early retirement and embarked on a second career as a freelance author. He has written
a number of children's stories (shunned by publishers) and articles and short stories for
magazines (accepted). He is currently treasurer of Angus Writers' Circle. See www.scottishbooktrust.com for details |
Tuesday 26 November 2013
2.00pm Brechin Library, Brechin Admission free | It's a Crime Local author Chris Longmuir, winner of the International Dundee Book Prize, will be a guest
of Brechin Library to talk abut the characters in her Dundee crime series, which started
with "Dead Wood", featuring DS Bill Murphy. See www.scottishbooktrust.com for details |
Tuesday 26 November 2013
6.45pm Forfar Library, Forfar Admission free | Knight of Murder and Suspense Crime writer Alanna Knight is one of the most popular authors in UK libraries and has been
named in The Times "100 masters of Crime". She has written more than 60 books, including
three historical crime series, and is one third of the "Femmes Fatales" trio along with
Lin Anderson and Alex Gray. As well as being a writer, Alanna is a talented artist and has
completed portraits of fellow authors such as Ian Rankin and Dorothy Dunnett. See www.scottishbooktrust.com for details |
Tuesday 26 November 2013
7.00pm Elgin Library, Elgin Admission free | Sara Sheridan Informal talk with Sara Sheridan, author of the Mirabelle Bevan mysteries. Sara Sheridan
will be having an informal chat about her writing at Elgin Library. See www.scottishbooktrust.com for details |
Wednesday 27 November 2013
10.30am Forfar Library, Forfar Admission free | The Crofter Quine Described as one of Scotland's best storytellers, and author of "The Crofter Quine", Betty
Fotheringham will be coming along to Forfar Library to to talk about her book and experiences. See www.scottishbooktrust.com for details |
Wednesday 27 November 2013
11.15am Tillydrone Library, Aberdeen Admission free | Caroline Clough Caroline Clough will be talking about her novels "Red Fever" and the Scottish Children's
Book Awards shortlisted title "Black Tide". See www.scottishbooktrust.com for details |
Wednesday 27 November 2013
1.00pm Music Hall, Aberdeen Admission £8.80 | Culture Cafe: Carol Ann Duffy UK Poet Laureate Carol Ann Duffy is accompanied by musician John Sampson in this lunchtime
event. See www.boxofficeaberdeen.com for details |
Wednesday 27 November 2013
7.00pm Ellon Library, Ellon Admission TBC | Are There Only Seven Stories in the World? Anna Fancett leads a Philosophy Cafe discussion and debate. Tea and coffee will be provided. See www.scottishbooktrust.com for details |
Wednesday 27 November 2013
7.30pm Portlethen Library, Portlethen Admission free | Night Time, Crime Time Author talk by Lin Anderson, highly regarded Scottish crime writer, whose mysteries feature
forensic scientist Rhona MacLeod. See www.scottishbooktrust.com for details |
Thursday 28 November 2013
11.15am Birkhill School, Birkhill Admission free | James Robertson takes to the road James Robertson, well know prize-winning author will be on one of Angus Libraries' mobile
vans at Birkhill stop. Why not pop along to chat with James informally about his books
including his latest novel "Professor of Truth"? James will also be willing to sign copies
of his books. See www.scottishbooktrust.com for details |
Thursday 28 November 2013
1.45pm Bucksburn Library, Bucksburn Admission free | Metaphrog After an initial talk about graphic novels and character design, participants will be given
the opportunity to create their own characters and look at techniques used in comics and
other visual storytelling media. The session will draw to a close with a showing of
Metaphrog's "Louis" animation. See www.scottishbooktrust.com for details |
Thursday 28 November 2013
2.00pm Banchory Library, Banchory Admission free | Crime in the Afternoon Author talk with noted Scottish crime writer Lin Anderson, whose mysteries feature forensic
scientist Rhona MacLeod. See www.scottishbooktrust.com for details |
Thursday 28 November 2013
2.00pm Kirriemuir Library, Kirriemuir Admission free | James Robertson James Robertson, poet, editor, novelist and publisher is an active and prolific writer
and was the first Writer in Residence at the Scottish Parliament. He set up Kettillonia,
a small pamphlet press, in 1999 and is the general editor of Itchy Coo, the successful
Scots Children's book imprint at Black and White. Two of his works have won the Saltire
Book of the Year, "The Land Lay Still" in 2010 and "Joseph Knight" in 2003. James Robertson
lives in Angus and his latest novel "The Professor of Truth" has sparked some debate in the
media. See www.scottishbooktrust.com for details |
Thursday 28 November 2013
6.30pm–8.00pm Books and Beans, Aberdeen Admission by donation | Richie Brown and Bernard Briggs Richie Brown delivers an odd mixture of political poems, semi-amusing verse and
strange flights of fancy.
Bernard Briggs is very well known on the local poetry scene and his recently
published collection "Headlines" has garnered great acclaim since it was launched
at Oil and Glass back in April. See www.richiebrown.co.uk for details |
Thursday 28 November 2013
7.00pm Buckie Library, Buckie Admission free | Storytelling with Jess Smith An evening with storyteller and traveller Jess Smith. Listen to Jess speak about her
experiences with travelling and traditional storytelling and hear a few of her best yarns. See www.scottishbooktrust.com for details |
Thursday 28 November 2013
7.30pm Belmont Picturehouse, Aberdeen Admission free | An Evening with Lin Anderson Join Lin Anderson, writer of screen plays, fiction and co-founder of the "Bloody Scotland"
crime-writing festival, and delve into the dark world of crime and the secrets of writing
for the silver screen. Refreshments will be provided. See www.scottishbooktrust.com for details |
Friday 29 November 2013
1.30pm Peterhead Library, Peterhead Admission free | That Was the Way It Was All the horror, tragedy, comedy of history brought alive for youngsters and parents in a
fun-filled session with Allan Burnett. See www.scottishbooktrust.com for details |
Friday 29 November 2013
2.00pm Kirriemuir Library, Kirriemuir Admission free | Keith Brumpton Keith Brumpton will visit Kirriemuir Library to talk to the children about his books.
Come along for an exciting event. See www.scottishbooktrust.com for details |
Friday 29 November 2013
8.00pm Elgin Library, Elgin Admission free | An Evening of Crime with Stuart MacBride An evening with best-selling author Stuart MacBride, author of the "Granite City" novels. See www.scottishbooktrust.com for details |
Saturday 30 November 2013
1.00pm–3.00pm Better Read Books, Ellon Admission free | Maggie Craig Novelist Maggie Craig will be signing copies of her books. See www.better-read.co.uk for details |
Saturday 30 November 2013
1.00pm–2.30pm W. H. Smith, St Nicholas Centre, Aberdeen Admission free | Hidden Aberdeen Fiona-Jane Brown will be signing copies of her best-selling book "Hidden Aberdeen: History
On Your Doorstep and Under Your Feet". See www.facebook.com for details |
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Wednesday 4 December 2013
12.30pm Aberdeen Art Gallery, Aberdeen Admission free | What are you looking at me for? Olivia McMahon will read poems from her newly published book of poems and popular paintings
from the gallery, with projections of the paintings. See www.malfranteaux.co.uk for details |
Thursday 5 December 2013
6.00pm Waterstones, Aberdeen Admission TBC | Aberdeenshire Folk Tales Sheena Blackhall and Grace Banks will be hosting an evening of story and song to celebrate
the launch of their book "Aberdeenshire Folk Tales". Come and share, raise a cuppa and make
merry with them! See www.thehistorypress.co.uk for details |
Thursday 5 December 2013
7.30pm Green Tree, Banff Admission free | Carmilla Voiez: Black Sun and Broken Mirrors Carmilla Voiez will be at the Green Tree to read from her latest books and sign your paperback
copies. Books, bookmarks and other items will be on sale during the evening. See www.facebook.com for details |
Friday 6 December 2013
7.00pm–9.00pm Better Read Books, Ellon Admission free | Open Poetry Night with Christine Ritchie Poet Christine Ritchie, author of the collection "Moraine", is the guest at
another of the popular poetry nights hosted by Better Read Books. Bring something to read
or just come to listen.
Refreshements will be served as usual. See www.better-read.co.uk for details |
Saturday 7 December 2013
1.00pm–3.00pm Better Read Books, Ellon Admission free | Jack Webster Journalist Jack Webster will be signing copies of his new book "A Final Grain of Truth",
completing his autobiographical trilogy. See www.better-read.co.uk for details |
Thursday 12 December 2013
5.00pm Blackwell's Bookshop, Aberdeen Admission free | Causeway/Cabhsair Launch of Volume 4 Issue 2 The magazine of new Irish and Scottish writing launches its eighth issue, with readings by
Georgia Brooker, Lesley Dickson, Andrew Dunn, Lesley Harrison and David Wheatley. See www.causewaymagazine.co.uk for details |
Saturday 14 December 2013
1.00pm–3.00pm Better Read Books, Ellon Admission free | Douglas Kynoch Douglas Kynoch will be signing copies of his new book "Simmer Ootin and other Scots writings"
from Lumphanan Press. See www.better-read.co.uk for details |