Author Talk With Ian Rankin

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Monday 5 October, 2026, 2 p.m.

St Michael’s Church, Kirkgate, Linlithgow EH49 7AL

Ian Rankin is coming to Linlithgow! For the first time ever! The creator of Rebus, and many other memorable characters, the globally best-selling and award-winning author will be right here in our fair town!

Ian is coming as part of a national tour to launch his first stand-alone novel in two decades, The Heights. Come along to listen to one of Scotland’s greatest living writers talk about the book, his writing process, music and anything else he’d like!

*Please note, this event is in the afternoon and is taking place at St Michael’s Parish Church, next to Linlithgow Palace.
**If you purchase your ticket online, you will not be allocated a physical ticket. Instead, your name will be added to a list, which will be at the venue – all you have to do is provide your name at the door!

Event by Far From The Madding Crowd Linlithgow