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Books Events in Lanarkshire in January 2026

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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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East Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions

East Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions

13th January 2026 - 30th November 2026

Free, fun and fantastic! East Renfrewshire Libraries run several interactive song, rhyme and story Bookbug sessions!

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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:

Dovecot Book Day

Dovecot Book Day

31st January 2026

Kick off the New Year by 'treating your shelf' at Dovecot Studios; buy any art or craft book on Saturday 31st January and snag a free ticket to our exciting Biba fashion exhibition!

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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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Book Launch: The Haunted North - Paranormal

Book Launch: The Haunted North - Paranormal

31st January 2026

Dive into the supernatural with author Graeme Milne at the Canons Gait Pub on Saturday 31st January, for the thrilling launch and readings from his new book, Tales from Haunted Scotland 2!

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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:

Louise Welsh in conversation with Chris Brookmyre: The Cut Up

Louise Welsh in conversation with Chris Brookmyre: The Cut Up

29th January 2026

Louise Welsh joins the team at Waterstones Sauchiehall Street to launch her stylish, atmospheric detective story featuring the gay auctioneer Rilke, The Cut Up, in conversation with Chris Brookmyre.

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Books Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

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

Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions

Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions

Selected dates between 7th January 2026 - 19th December 2026

Free, fun and fantastic! Renfrewshire Libraries run several interactive song, rhyme and story Bookbug sessions throughout the week!

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Books Events in Stirling

Events in Other Areas

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Popular Events

Lanark Market Car Boot Sale
An undercover car boot sale is held at Lanark Agricultural Market on Sundays throughout the year from 8am to 1pm!
Chatelherault Market
Held weekly on Sundays from 10am - 3pm, Chatelherault Market showcases the best produce Scotland has to offer!
The Gerry Rafferty Songbook
The magic and majesty of Gerry Rafferty's enduring music is brought to life in this emotive, evocative and extraordinary live musical celebration at Cumbernauld Theatre on Friday 7th August!
Stand Up For Alzheimer’s - With Darren Connell
Expect big laughs, great vibes, and a cracking night out when Darren Connell and Billy Kirkwood come to Blantyre Miners Welfare on Friday 27th February with Stand Up For Alzheimer's!
Tam Cowan
Don't miss an evening of laughter with writer, broadcaster and comedian Tam Cowan when he brings his live stand up show to Cumbernauld's New Town Hall on Saturday 1st August!

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Airdrie Town Hall Chatelherault Country Park East Kilbride Arts Centre East Kilbride Village Theatre Lanark Memorial Hall Lanternhouse Cumbernauld Rutherglen Town Hall Strathclyde Country Park The Town House Hamilton