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Books events in Stirling

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Events in Stirling

Liam McIlvanney in Conversation

29th July 2025

Join award winning author Liam McIlvanney, who will be discussing his brand new thriller, The Good Father, in conversation with fellow crime writer Craig Robert!

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Lucy Lapinska & Jo Callaghan In Conversation

10th August 2025

Waterstones Stirling is delighted to be joined by Lucy Lapinska and Jo Callaghan on Sunday 10th August for a discussion about AI in fiction.

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Bloody Scotland 2025

12th September 2025 - 14th September 2025
Various Locations Stirling

Bloody Scotland, the international crime writing festival, returns from Friday 12th to Sunday 14th September with a fabulous programme of authors to help bring a shiver to your spine.

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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:

Waterstones Presents Skandar Q&A Event with A.F. Steadman

Waterstones Presents Skandar Q&A Event with A.F. Steadman

30th August 2025

Waterstones Newton Mearns presents a Q&A event with internationally bestselling author A.F. Steadman to celebrate the release of the fifth and final book in the blockbuster Skandar series!

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East Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions

East Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions

13th January 2025 - 20th December 2025

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

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An Evening With Liam McIlvanney

An Evening With Liam McIlvanney

15th July 2025

Waterstones Newton Mearns are thrilled to be joined by Liam McIlvanney on Tuesday 15th July in The Primavera Bistro to celebrate the release of his newest book, The Good Father.

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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:

Hold Fast, An Evening with Catherine Simpson

Hold Fast, An Evening with Catherine Simpson

18th September 2025

Join Catherine Simpson on Thursday 18th September at Waterstones Edinburgh West End as she shares her unforgettable story, Hold Fast!

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An Evening with V.E. Schwab

An Evening with V.E. Schwab

30th June 2025

Join The Portobello Bookshop in welcoming V.E. Schwab to the Traverse Theatre to celebrate the launch of Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil.

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Chiara Valerio on The Little I Knew

Chiara Valerio on The Little I Knew

19th June 2025

Join Chiara Valerio at Topping & Company Booksellers on 19th June to celebrate the English language publication of her bestselling novel 'The Little I Knew'.

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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:

The Dunfermline Story with Colin Maxwell

The Dunfermline Story with Colin Maxwell

5th July 2025

Join Abbey Social on 5th July for an illustrated talk through Dunfermline’s history by Colin Maxwell, with images by many different artists from The Dunfermline Story.

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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:

Bookface Sip & Swap with Fran Littlewood

Bookface Sip & Swap with Fran Littlewood

28th June 2025

Enjoy coffee, croissants and fizz, swap books, and chat with Fran Littlewood at Bookface Sip & Swap on Saturday 28th June!

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Loch Lomond Comic Con

Loch Lomond Comic Con

19th July 2025 - 20th July 2025

BGCP Comic Con returns to Loch Lomond Shores on Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th July for a family-friendly weekend suitable for heroes of all ages!

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Hollie McNish

Hollie McNish

19th October 2025

With fans ranging from Emma Watson, Pink and Benjamin Zephaniah, Ted Hughes Award winner Hollie McNish is a poet whose readings are not to be missed!

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Books Events in Lanarkshire

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

Leadhills Miners Library

Leadhills Miners Library

Selected dates between 3rd May 2025 - 28th September 2025

Leadhills Miners Library is the oldest subscription library in the British Isles and is now a museum of literature and village life, open weekends May to September!

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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 6th January 2025 - 20th December 2025

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

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Poetry & Music with Polly Bee and Bobby Motherwell

Poetry & Music with Polly Bee and Bobby Motherwell

20th June 2025

Local writers Polly Bee and Bobby Motherwell will introduce their new books, perform some music and chat about all things creativity at Erskine Arts latest literary event on Friday 20th June!

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Film & Comic Con Glasgow

Film & Comic Con Glasgow

16th August 2025 - 17th August 2025

The Film & Comic Con Glasgow returns to Braehead Arena on the weekend of the 16th & 17th August bringing you the best in autograph sessions, photo shoots and panels with your favourite celebrities!

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Events in Other Areas

A Blether O Books: Scotland Through Literature

A Blether O Books: Scotland Through Literature

1st November 2025 - 2nd November 2025

Join the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum this November as they welcome a selection of authors in this celebration of Scottish literature!

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Sponsored Links

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Sponsored Links

Renfrewshire Council
Scottish Refugee Council
ATG
Hostelworld

Popular Events

Big Summer Spectacular
Adventure Events Ltd is delighted to bring the Big Summer Spectacular to City Park Stirling on 28th & 29th June!
Christmas by Candlelight
Experience the enchantment of this Christmas by Candlelight Concert in an unforgettable festive musical celebration presented by Xperience Live at The Albert Halls!
Steve Norman, of Spandau Ballet
In this intimate evening at The Albert Halls Stirling, Steve Norman will tell memorable stories, play hit songs, and thrill fans with a magical evening that’s pure pop Gold!
Seriously Collins
Seriously Collins isn’t just a tribute show, it’s an electrifying journey through the music that has touched hearts and defined generations.
Wild Magik Summer Apprenticeships
This summer, young apprentices are invited into a place of real-world magik: hands-on craft, nature connection, and the spirit of wonder at this 3-day outdoor camp at Tir Na Nog.

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