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Books events in Lanarkshire

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Events in Lanarkshire

An Evening With Professor David Wilson

16th January 2026

Popular criminologist and media presenter Professor David Wilson returns to his childhood hometown of Carluke to discuss his latest book, A History of Modern Britain in Twenty Murders!

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Books Events in East Renfrewshire

Here's a selection of Books Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On East Renfrewshire:

An Evening With Allan Gaw

An Evening With Allan Gaw

13th January 2026

Waterstones Newton Mearns are thrilled to be joined by Allan Gaw on Tuesday 13th January to celebrate the paperback release of his newest book, The Shadows and the Dust.

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Books Events in Edinburgh and the Lothians

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Jay Rayner: Nights Out in the Kitchen

Jay Rayner: Nights Out in the Kitchen

27th September 2026

Join wit, raconteur, and occasional pastry-wrangler Jay Rayner, for a couple of hours of intense foodie insight, fabulous dinner ideas and the occasional dodgy one too.

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John Robins - ‘Thirst’ In Conversation

John Robins - ‘Thirst’ In Conversation

2nd May 2026

Join critically acclaimed stand-up comedian, Taskmaster champion, and award-winning broadcaster John Robins in conversation about alcohol addiction and the journey to sobriety.

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Novel Ideas

Novel Ideas

10th January 2026

Join host Janis Mackay along with students from her 2025 Novel Writing Course as they read from their works in progress at the Scottish Storytelling Centre on 10th January!

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Books Events in Fife

Here's a selection of Books Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:

Utopia

Utopia

8th November 2025 - 1st March 2026

Utopia is a book, exhibition and workshop programme that explores our never-ending quest for a perfect life in the towns and cities where we live and work.

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Books Events in Glasgow

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Dungeon Crawler Carl

Dungeon Crawler Carl

17th March 2026

New York Times bestselling author Matt Dinniman and legendary voice actor Jeff Hays will bring their highly anticipated Dungeon Crawler Carl LIVE TOUR to the Glee Club Glasgow on Tuesday 17th March!

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Baz Warne: Convivial Tour

Baz Warne: Convivial Tour

6th February 2026

To celebrate the release of his new memoir No Grass Grows on a Busy Street, Baz Warne is heading out on the road, bringing an intimate blend of music and storytelling to Cottiers in February!

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An Audience With Irvine Welsh

An Audience With Irvine Welsh

24th April 2026

Irvine Welsh is coming to Barras Art & Design in Glasgow on 24th April to chat about Trainspotting, The Acid House, Crime, Filth and plenty more!

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Books Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

Books Events in Stirling

Here's a selection of Books Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:

Literary Escape Festival - Stirling

Literary Escape Festival - Stirling

28th March 2026

Being held at Bridge of Allan Parish Church on 28th March, The Literary Escape Festival is a one-day grassroots book festival celebrating independent authors, local creatives, and small businesses!

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Popular Events

Biggar Bonfire
The Biggar bonfire is lit every Hogmanay at 9.30pm in the High Street... Come and join us!
Salute To Kate Bush
Salute To Kate Bush at East Kilbride Village Theatre will take you through the career of f one of the world's most iconic artists, featuring many of her hits, alongside classic album numbers!
Snow White
Spillers Pantomimes and North Lanarkshire Council will bring their annual pantomime for the first time to Airdrie Town Hall this festive season!
Big Band Bublé
Scotland's number one Buble tribute act, Michael Hastie and Scotland's record-breaking big band, Jon Ritchie and That Swing Sensation bring 'Big Band Buble' to Lanternhouse on Sunday 29th March!
New Year Hogmanay Ceilidh
Enjoy a traditional Hogmanay Ceilidh at Cumbernauld New Town Hall and welcome in the new year in style!

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