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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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Ash Sarkar: In Conversation

Ash Sarkar: In Conversation

27th February 2026

Join political commentator Ash Sarkar at Assembly Roxy Edinburgh to discuss her explosive debut Minority Rule, which reveals how the collective power of ordinary people is under attack.

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Edinburgh Science Festival: Hamza Yassin’s Adventures in Nature

Edinburgh Science Festival: Hamza Yassin’s Adventures in Nature

12th April 2026

Hamza Yassin, everyone's favourite wildlife cameraman, returns to the Edinburgh Science Festival to share stories from his adventures!

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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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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

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

Keza MacDonald in conversation: Super Nintendo

Keza MacDonald in conversation: Super Nintendo

12th February 2026

Super Nintendo finds lifelong gamer Keza MacDonald exploring Nintendo's legendary roster of games, join her in store at Waterstones Sauchiehall Street as she discusses her new book!

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Gray Day

Gray Day

25th February 2026

Gray Day, the annual celebration of the late Alasdair Gray, returns with an evening of celebration at Oran Mor Glasgow featuring readings, comedy performances, film screenings and more!

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Louise Welsh in conversation: The Cut Up

Louise Welsh in conversation: The Cut Up

29th January 2026

Join Louise Welsh at Waterstones Sauchiehall Street as she launches The Cut Up featuring the gay auctioneer Rilke from the previous award winning novels.

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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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Events in Other Areas

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Popular Events

North Pole Express
North Pole Express at North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre is an enchanting winter exhibition for families and younger visitors!
Whit’s Yer Chat
Don't miss a night of pure laughs and banter at Cumbernauld Theatre starring Jane McCarry & Des Clarke, think Loose Woman with a pinch of chaos and madness thrown in!
Springsteen Acoustic Sessions
Cut from the very same cloth as their mothership The Springsteen Sessions, Springsteen Acoustic Sessions capture a flavour of the Netflix phenomenon that is known as Springsteen On Broadway!
An Evening With Professor David Wilson
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!
Imbolc Celebration
Join Sagittarian Tarot & Coaching for a group growth ritual to honor the quickening of new life within the earth and the stirring of potential within you.

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