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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

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

An Evening with Val McDermid

An Evening with Val McDermid

11th February 2026

We are absolutely delighted to be hosting Val McDermid's Edinburgh launch of the latest Karen Pirie thriller, Silent Bones. Join us in welcoming the Quine of Crime to the Assembly Roxy!

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An Evening with David Sedaris

An Evening with David Sedaris

4th July 2026

David Sedaris returns to the Usher Hall on Saturday 4th July to read new and unpublished stories, take questions, sign books and meet his audience!

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Miriam’s Full English LIVE

Miriam’s Full English LIVE

6th October 2026

Join Miriam Margolyes OBE in conversation at the Edinburgh Playhouse for stories from her new book, naughty confessions, and a no-holds-barred Q&A where no question is off-limits!

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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:

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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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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Miriam’s Full English LIVE

Miriam’s Full English LIVE

4th October 2026

Join Miriam Margolyes OBE in conversation at the King's Theatre Glasgow for stories from her new book, naughty confessions, and a no-holds-barred Q&A where no question is off-limits!

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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

The Therapy Room Comedy Night
The Therapy Room Comedy Night is returning to Airdrie Town Hall! Catch Viv Gee, Kirsty lynch, Vladimir McTavish, Sean Harrington and Patrick Rolink live on Saturday 4th April!
Garfield House Hotel Wedding Show
Planning your wedding and on the hunt for the perfect venue? Come along to Garfield House Hotel's Wedding Show on Sunday 18th January!
North Pole Express
North Pole Express at North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre is an enchanting winter exhibition for families and younger visitors!
Glasgow Inflatable 5k (Obstacle Course & Fun Run)
Get ready to jump, bounce, slide and swing through the World's BIGGEST and CRAZIEST Inflatable 5k Obstacle Course when it returns to Strathclyde Country Park on Saturday 29th August!
Nite Lite Run Dark
North Lanarkshire's night time running event, Nite Lite Run Dark, returns for 2026 on Friday 20th February!

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