Book Week Scotland

Book Week Scotland is an annual celebration of books and reading that takes place across the country.

About Book Week Scotland

	Scotland Wide , National Event
	Book Week Scotland Website
	Follow bookweekscot on Twitter
	Facebook information can be found here

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Book Week Scotland is an annual celebration of books and reading that takes place across Scotland. During Book Week, people of all ages and walks of life come together in libraries, schools, community venues and workplaces to share and enjoy books and reading. They are joined in this celebration by Scotland’s authors, poets, playwrights, storytellers and illustrators to bring a packed programme of events and projects to life.

Book Week Scotland is run by Scottish Book Trust and supported by partners all over Scotland.

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Upcoming Events at Book Week Scotland

Books

Book Week Scotland

17th November 2025 - 23rd November 2025

Nationwide

Book Week Scotland is an annual celebration of books and reading that takes place across Scotland, the 2025 festival will be held between between the 17th and 23rd November!

Books

An Evening with Sally Magnusson in Conversation with Laura Maxwell

22nd November 2025

The Carrick Centre, Houston

Sally Magnusson will be discussing her newest novel, The Shapeshifter's Daughter, in conversation with BBC Scotland's Laura Maxwell at the Carrick Centre in Houston on Saturday 22nd November.

Festivals

ReimagiNation East Kilbride

East Kilbride Arts Centre, The Village Theatre and The Village Centre , East Kilbride

ReimagiNation East Kilbride is a festival uncovering the human stories behind the buildings in one of Scotland’s New Towns. Part of the Edinburgh International...

Festivals