Bloody Scotland

Bloody Scotland celebrates the best Scottish and International crime fiction.

About Bloody Scotland

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Bloody Scotland established itself as the leading Scottish International Crime Writing Festival in 2012 with acclaimed writers Lin Anderson and Alex Gray at the helm, then joined by Craig Robertson and Gordon Brown. Based in Stirling, Bloody Scotland has brought hundreds of crime writers new and established to the stage with always enthusiastic attendees who make the festival every bit as much as the writers do.

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Upcoming Events at Bloody Scotland

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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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Central Scotland Documentary Festival

University of Stirling, Stirling FK9 4LA

Central Scotland Documentary Festival 2024 will take place from 31st October – 4th November.

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Forth Valley Food and Drink Festival

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After a two-year break, the event will return on Saturday 24 August bringing together the local community and visitors to enjoy a big birthday bash.

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Stirling Winter Festival

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Stirling Council revealed an updated events programme for its popular annual Winter Festival in light of latest Scottish Government advice and Covid-19 regulations.

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Forth Valley Art Beat

Forth Valley Art Beat , Various Locations Stirling

Forth Valley Art Beat began in 2010 and is now one of the biggest cultural events in the Forth Valley!

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Falkirk Storytelling Festival

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Falkirk Storytelling Festival returns to the heart of Falkirk town centre from 4th to 7th October 2018.

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History Live

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A three day festival in Stirling celebrating and showcasing Scotland’s rich and diverse history and cultural heritag

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Three Rivers Festival

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Born of a desire to bring a celebration of chamber music to Scotland's heart, the Three Rivers Festival will take place for the first time in July 2025.

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Callander & Trossachs Summerfest

Callander & Trossachs Summerfest , Callander

Celebrate our wonderful landscapes through art, crafts, music and words, and getting out on the water, in the woods and on the hills.

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Stirling SpiritFest

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Stirling SpiritFEST is a celebration of Scottish spirits and beyond.

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Stirling Science Festival

, Various Locations Stirling

The Stirling Science Festival returns from 17th-19th October and most of the family-friendly events are free of charge for all who attend.

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Stirling Festival of Cycling and Walking 2019

The Stirling Festival of Cycling and Walking returns on 11th August with a fun filled day of cycling and walking related activities for the whole family to enjoy.

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