With a cross-border aim to celebrate Scotland in London, the first ever Scots in London St Andrew’s Book Festival will take place in central London from 25 November to 1 December 2024. A whole host of best-selling authors have been announced including Sir Alexander McCall Smith, a prolific international best-seller of well over 300 books; tennis legend Judy Murray; Andrew O’Hagan, author of Mayflies, and TV icon Lorraine Kelly.The programme also includes a spoken word showcase chaired by Michael Pederson, a prize winning Scottish poet and author and the Writer in Residence at The University of Edinburgh. ‘A Fantastic Racket’ will feature spoken word musician Bee Asha, Scottish artist, musician and writer Bill Drummond and two former Makars (National Poets of Scotland) Jackie Kay and Liz Lochhead hosted at Scotland House London on Monday 25th November 18:30-20:30.To view more about the programme Click here and book Tickets here.
With a cross-border aim to celebrate Scotland in London, the first ever Scots in London St Andrew’s Book Festival will take place in central London from 25 November to 1 December 2024. A whole host of best-selling authors have been announced including Sir Alexander McCall Smith, a prolific international best-seller of well over 300 books; tennis legend Judy Murray; Andrew O’Hagan, author of Mayflies, and TV icon Lorraine Kelly.
The programme also includes a spoken word showcase chaired by Michael Pederson, a prize winning Scottish poet and author and the Writer in Residence at The University of Edinburgh. ‘A Fantastic Racket’ will feature spoken word musician Bee Asha, Scottish artist, musician and writer Bill Drummond and two former Makars (National Poets of Scotland) Jackie Kay and Liz Lochhead hosted at Scotland House London on Monday 25th November 18:30-20:30.
To view more about the programme Click here and book Tickets here.