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Laura Cumming ~ On Chapel Sands
Wednesday 1 July, 7pm UK
Laura Cumming joined us to discuss her bestselling memoir which explores the author's own family secrets. Video coming soon.
Richard Coles & Robin Ince ~ A Midsummer Night's Wicker Man
Wednesday 24 June, 7pm UK
A special exploration of the Galloway-set 1970s horror film. This event is now over. Watch it on video here.
Stephen Rutt ~ The Seafarers
Wednesday 10 June, 7pm UK
Stephen Rutt discusses his book on the lives of seabirds, plus an exciting new project he is taking on with the festival. This event is now over. Watch the recording.
Hallie Rubenhold ~ The Five
Wednesday 3 June, 7pm UK
The Baillie Gifford Award-winning historian talks to Lee Randall about her account of the lives of five victims of Jack the Ripper. This event is now over. Video available.
Natalie Haynes ~ A Thousand Ships
Wednesday 27 May, 6.30pm UK
May's book club featured Natalie Haynes, whose novel retells the story of Troy from the women's perspectives. This event is now over but you can watch a recording.
Ted Cowan ~ The Declaration of Arbroath
Saturday 2 May, 2pm UK
In this event co-hosted by The Old Bank Bookshop, Professor Ted Cowan discussed the most famous document in Scotland’s history, 700 after its signing. Catch up here.
Stuart Kelly’s Literary Pub Quiz
Wednesday 6 May, 7pm UK
The Telegraph called it "demonic". Is this the most ferocious literary quiz in the UK? This event is over but you can find the questions and answers here, plus an interview with the night's winners.
Iain Maloney ~ The Only Gaijin in the Village
Wednesday 20 May, 7pm UK
Expat Scottish writer Iain Maloney got up in the middle of the night to talk about his memoir about life in a Japanese village. This event is now over. Video available.
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