Aye Write 2025: Denise Mina and Helen Fields in conversation with Bryan Burnett
Saturday November 15, 2025, 4.15 p.m. Royal Concert Hall, 2 Killermont St, Glasgow G2 3NW BBC Scotland’s Bryan Burnett is joined by two crime writers extraordinaire as they peel back the layers of a good mystery. Described as “crime-writing royalty” by none other than Ian Rankin, Denise Mina draws us into the world of blood […]
Tuesday, September 23, 2025 | Filed under: Aye Write Book Festival 2025, Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers
Love Letters To A Murder – The Mythology of Madeleine Smith
Saturday 18th October, 2025, 3:00pm The Mitchell Library, North Street, Glasgow G3 7DN Kirsten MacQuarrie and Lesley McDowell The love letters which Madeleine Smith wrote to Emile L’Angelier during their clandestine affair of 1855-57 were essentially a work of Victorian fiction. That is not to say they were fabrications of letters. But they were performances […]
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Book Launch: Benbecula by Graeme Macrae Burnet
Thursday 9 October, 2025 at 7 p.m. Waterstones, 153-157 Sauchiehall St, Glasgow G2 3EW Event by Graeme Macrae Burnet Graeme will be discussing his new novella BENBECULA with an as yet unknown interlocutor before after-show drinks at an as yet unconfirmed venue. “Unrelentingly disturbing and utterly gripping” – James Robertson. Tickets and information
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Reclaim the Clyde – Poetry and Music to celebrate our river
Thursday, 25th September, 2025. 7pm Event by Glasgow Branch CND The Wee Dram, 232 Woodlands Road, Glasgow G3 6ND FREE Poets: Alan Riach, Amy Rafferty, Ellen McAteer Readings of new works by the above and selected readings of works by a range of modern Scottish and international poets. Music: Traditional Scottish music from fiddlers Karen Barber […]
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Monday, September 22, 2025 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Music, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Falling Out and Fighting Back
Thursday, October 2 , 2025, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Listen Gallery, 60 York Street Glasgow G2 8JX Dean Spade and writer Hannah Proctor in conversation with artist Winnie Herbstein as they discuss collective strategies for working together through conflicts past and present, personal and organisational. This event marks the launch of two new publications: […]
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Sunday, September 21, 2025 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events
A Kick Up The Arts – In Conversation with Denise Mina
Thursday 9 October, 2025 – 2.30 p.m. The Stand Comedy Club, Websters, 420 Great Western Rd, Glasgow G4 9HZ Nicola Meighan, A Kick Up The Arts will be chatting with award winning author, Denise Mina. “Well then. I always love chatting with Denise Mina, and I can’t wait to have a blether with her about […]
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Saturday, September 20, 2025 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Creative Conversations: Isabel Stilwell
Friday 19, September, 2025, 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. A co-hosted event with Portuguese Studies and Creative Conversations, historical novelist and journalist Isabel Stilwell is in conversation. University Chapel, Main Building University Avenue Glasgow G12 8QQ Isabel Stilwell is a journalist and a writer, dedicated to investigating and writing about the impressive lives of women […]
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Wednesday, September 17, 2025 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
tell it slant at Locavore
Friday 26 September, 2025 @ 7 p.m. Express Yourself – Tell it Slant at Locavore, 349 Victoria Rd, Glasgow G42 7SA Poetry, raffle, teas, coffee, cakes and delicious salads on offer from the cafe. A with an open mic microphone to share your poems – plenty of breaks for socialising and mingling with other like-minded […]
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Friday, September 12, 2025 | Filed under: Book and Event Reviews, Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Music, Music Reviews, Pat's Home Page Blog, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Magi, Ali and Ian at The Stand at Websters
Sunday, 21 September, 2025 , 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Discombobulate with poets Magi Gibson and Ali Whitelock plus author and comedian Ian Macpherson The Stand at Websters, 416 Great Western Road, Glasgow G4 9HZ Poets Magi Gibson & Ali Whitelock of The Magi & Ali Poetry Show join award-winning standup and novelist Ian Macpherson for a Sunday […]
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Wednesday, September 10, 2025 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events
Sirens Calling and On the Scent of the Honeyed Hive, Linda Jackson and Lesley O’Brien
Saturday, 13th September, 2025 1:00pm to 3:30pm Glasgow Women’s Library, 23 Landressy Street, Glasgow, G40 1BP Telephone: 0141 550 2267 Seahorse publications presents a GWL launch of Siren Calling by Linda Jackson and Lesley O’Brien’s debut collection, On the Scent of The Honeyed Hive. Linda Jackson writes songs, prose, poetry and publishes poetry. Her recent work – the Siren Project includes an […]
Tuesday, September 9, 2025 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events
A Kick Up The Arts – Nicola Meighan in conversation with Ambrose Parry at The Stand at Websters
Thursday 11 September, 2025 , 2.30 p.m. The Stand, 416 Great Western Rd, Glasgow G4 9HZ To celebrate the legendary Stand in Glasgow moving to its new venue (the old Webster’s Theatre), Nicola Meighan has been invited to bring some guests along for a blether once a month, on a Thursday afternoon. The first event […]
BLOODY SCOTLAND 2025
Bloody Scotland 12 – 14 September, 2025 Full Bloody Scotland Programme and Tickets Friday 12th September – 12:30 – Setting the Crime Scene Opening event with Lin Anderson, Simon Toyne, Allan Gaw Albert Halls, Dumbarton Rd, Stirling FK8 2QL Making a deep incision into the world of crime fiction and science fact, talking forensics with […]
“The Pride o’ Scotland”: Scots Language Awards 2025
The winners of the Scots Language Awards 2025 have been announced at a celebration of Scotland’s indigenous language held at Discovery Point in Dundee. Figures from literature, education, business, and the community were honoured for their outstanding contributions to the Scots leid in everyday life. The seventh annual awards saw writers, teachers, businesses, charities and […]
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Storytelling For Adults, Alexandria
Tuesday 23 September, 2025 at 11 a.m. Adult Storytelling with Mary Irvine – The Price of Fish Learn about the true price of fish. Greentree Remedies, 4 Church Street, Alexandria G83 0NP To reserve a place please contact Jo: 07562333731 or Mary: 01389 729279 Free entry /refreshments but donations welcome (This will be the last […]
Poetry Lunch with Len Pennie
26 September, 2025, 12.30 p.m. – 2.30 p.m. Andiamo, Milngavie, 1 Glasgow Rd, Milngavie, Glasgow G62 6AQ Len Pennie in conversation with Gillian Shirreffs Event by Daydreams Bookshop The wonderful, acclaimed poet Len Pennie will be at Andiamo, Milngavie chatting to author Dr Gillian Shirreffs about her book poyums annaw – and for a lunch of […]
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Wednesday, September 3, 2025 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Old Partickhill, Hyndland and Thornwood by Lewis Hutton
Complementary to last year’s Old Partick by the same author, this new illustrated history in the familiar Stenlake Old Towns format covers everything west of the railway line from Partick Station, south of Broomhill Cross and east of Balshagray Road as well as the better understood districts named in the title. The book includes lots […]
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Mill Girls On Tour 2025 – Paisley Launch
7 September, 2025, 3 p.m. & 7 p.m. In the historuc Atrium at Anchor Mill, Paisley PA1 1JR A unique depiction of the Renfrewshire mill workers A spell-binding synergy of poetry, performance and musical interludes. Featuring Renfrewshire poets Mo Blake, Kathryn Daly, Gwen McKerrell and Tracy Patrick. Music by Scottish singer / musician and songwriter, […]
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Byres Road Book Festival 2025
26–29 September 2025 All events free. Fabulous programme with talks, readings, workshops, poetry open mic, gaelic events and ‘Glasgow on a Plate’ with top local chefs. Participating authors include: Michael Pedersen, Maisie Chan, Kirsty Logan, Chris McQueer, Rodge Glass and Ross Wilcock, The family friendly festival features Emily Dodd, Alan Windram and Book Swap for […]
People Make Glasgow Theatre – Alexander Thomson Society
Saturday 30 August, 2025, 1 p.m. The Mitchell Library, North Street, Glasgow G3 7DN In association with The Mitchell Library A talk exploring Glasgow’s rich theatrical culture, focusing on the recent history of the Citizens’ Theatre and its contribution to the city over the past fifty years. Paul Bassett has been involved in theatre and […]
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Monday, August 25, 2025 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Pat's Home Page Blog, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Scottish Writers Centre – Script Writing Workshop with Gail Winters
Thursday, 4 Sep 2025 – Saturday , 27 Sep 2025, 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. SWC Scriptwriting Workshop Series Theatre 118, 118 Osborne Street Osborne Street Glasgow G1 5RP A Ruby McCann Writing School Event ❤️ The Scottish Writers Centre is hosting four scriptwriting workshops with Gail Winters in September 2025. If this is something […]
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Friday, August 22, 2025 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Classes and Workshops, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Express Yourself at Locavore
Friday 29 August, 2025, 7.30 p.m. – 9.30 p.m. Open mic with @tellitslantpoetrybookshop at Locavore, 349 Victoria Rd, Glasgow G42 7SA Come along and sign up on the night to recite some poetry. Bring your own bottle. Tea and coffee are on sale too. It will be a great night. Host: Carla Woodburn
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Wednesday, August 20, 2025 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Pat's Home Page Blog, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Eman Al Haj Ali – Gaza. We won’t be silenced
Saturday 16 August, 2025 – 6 p.m. – 7.30 p.m. The Ark & Radio Ramadan365, 70 Coplaw Street Glasgow G42 7JG Eman Al Haj Ali – We won’t be silenced (in person and by Zoom) By Scottish PEN, Irish PEN and Wales PEN Cymru Eman Alhaj Ali is a Palestinian freelance journalist, writer, translator, and […]
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Saturday, August 16, 2025 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Mischief Makar at Eastwood Park Theatre
Saturday, 30 August, 2025, 7.30 p.m. Eastwood Park Theatre and Gallery, Rouken Glen Road, Giffnock, Glasgow G46 6UG The final scheduled performance of Kevin P. Gilday’s Mischief Makar – your last chance to catch this crowd-pleasing show in the Southside of Glasgow. Buy tickets Bringing together brand-new pieces and greatest hits from his back catalogue, […]
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The U.K., Gaza and the Media – In conversation with Peter Oborne
Wednesday 15 October, 2025 The Stand Comedy Club Glasgow, 420 Great Western Road, , Glasgow, G4 9HZ Join leading political journalist Peter Oborne as he discusses his explosive new book Complicit, in conversation with The National editor Laura Webster. Oborne’s forensic new work lays bare the extent of the UK political and media establishment’s complicitly […]
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Thursday, August 14, 2025 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Book Launch: The Dead and the Dying, Lin Anderson
Thursday 21 August, 2025, 7.00 p.m. Waterstones Byres Road, 351-355 Byres Rd, Glasgow West End G12 8AU Scottish crime writing supremo Lin Anderson will be at Waterstones Byres Road as she launches her latest Rhona Macleod thriller, The Dead and the Dying. Forensic scientist Rhona Macleod – herself a West Ender – is one of […]
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Monday, August 11, 2025 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Govanhill Book Festival 2025
8 & 9 August, 2025 Come along to Govanhill Book Festival and hear from writers near and far! Launch Event – Nicola Sturgeon in Conversation Queen’s Park Parish Church, 170 Queen’s Drive, G42 8QZ Friday 8 August, 6 p.m. Ahead of the official launch of her memoir ‘Frankly’, local MSP and former First Minister Nicola […]
The Fringe: Palestine at Govanhill Book Festival
Saturday 9 August, 2025, 4 p.m. Queen’s Park Govanhill Parish Church, 170 Queens Drive, Glasgow, G42 8QZ A RARE CHANCE TO HEAR PALESTINIAN AUTHORS IN PERSON! Tickets Welcome to the Fringe: Palestine presents a showcase of some of the most exciting writing coming out of Palestine today. With Palestinian poets, novelists and storytellers joining us […]
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The Irish in Duntocher talk by Florence Boyle
12 August, 2025, 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. By local historian Florence Boyle Duntocher Hall, New Street, Duntocher G81 6DF Come along and find out about ‘The Irish in Duntocher’. Talk by local historian Florence Boyle. Free entry. More by Florence Boyle (Walk from Erskine Ferry to Bowling, Florence Boyle, (2023) – with fascinating historical […]
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Sunday, July 27, 2025 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Community event, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Willy Maley – Book Launch: Scrap Mettle at Avant Garde
Tuesday 26 August, 2025, 7 p.m. Avant Garde Music Bar and Restaurant, 33 – 43 King Street, G1 5 QT Willy Maley will launch book of poetry – Scrap Mettle Guests Alan Riach, Alison Irvine and Rodge Glass Music: Linda Jaxon Trio Free admission Scrap Mettle ‘Great writers are great no matter the genre or […]
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Saturday, July 26, 2025 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events
My Beautiful Laundrette and Desi Queers Book Launch
31 July, 2025, 8 p.m. Come along to GFT for the launch of Desi Queers, a landmark book on South Asian queer communities in Britain and how they have helped to shape LGBTQ+ movements since the 1970s, written by Churnjeet Mahn, Rohit K. Dasgupta and DJ Ritu. The book launch will be accompanied by a […]
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Thursday, July 17, 2025 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Cinema, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
