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
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	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.

We take every opportunity to ensure the details for Book Week Scotland are accurate, if any of the above information is incorrect we would appreciate if you could take a minute to suggest an edit.

All information (whether in text or photographs) is supplied in good faith but should not be relied upon as being a statement of representation or fact.

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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

Book Week Scotland at The Language Hub

22nd November 2025

The Language Hub, Glasgow West End

Explore the power of books and enjoy some refreshments at The Language Hub's upcoming Book Week Scotland event!

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

Falkirk Storytelling Festival

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

Festivals

History Live

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

Festivals

Central Scotland Documentary Festival

University of Stirling, Stirling FK9 4LA

Central Scotland Documentary Festival (CSDF) returns from 30 October to 3 November 2025 with its most ambitious programme yet.

Festivals

Three Rivers Festival

, Various Locations Stirling

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.

Festivals

Festival of Volunteering Stirling

, Various Locations Stirling

Stirling’s Festival of Volunteering is back for 2019 with an amazing variety of events to inspire and celebrate volunteering.

Festivals

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.

Festivals

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.

Festivals

Stirling SpiritFest

, Various Locations Stirling

Stirling SpiritFEST is a celebration of Scottish spirits and beyond.

Festivals

Bloody Scotland

, Various Locations Stirling

Bloody Scotland celebrates the best Scottish and International crime fiction.

Festivals

Off the Page Book Festival

, Stirling

Off the Page Festival will once again bring an exciting programme of events to Stirling.

Festivals

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!

Festivals

Balfron Book Festival

, Balfron

Taking place from the 5th to 7th September 2025, this brand new festival is a celebration of books and storytelling in the Stirlingshire village of Balfron.

All Festivals listings in Stirling