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Val McDermid and Damian Barr urge Scottish councils to halt library closures

Authors say plan to shut more than 20 public libraries could have devastating effect on Scotland’s cultural future

The Guardian - UK

Val McDermid and Damian Barr named Scotland's National Library champions

The National Library of Scotland has announced it will mark its 100th birthday with a programme of events and initiatives throughout 2025.

The National (Scotland)

‘Perfect for winter nights’: the best crime novels to read at Christmas according to Ian Rankin, Bella Mackie and more

From Maigret to Sherlock Holmes and Miss Marple, authors choose the whodunnits they love to hunker down with at this time of year

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Alan Cumming and Nicola Sturgeon enjoy night out in Edinburgh after book event

FORMER first minister Nicola Sturgeon and Alan Cumming enjoyed a night out in Edinburgh after appearing at a book event together...

The National (Scotland)

Alan Cumming to join Nicola Sturgeon and Val McDermid at book event

SCOTTISH actor and Yes campaigner Alan Cumming will join Nicola Sturgeon and Val McDermid for a festive edition of their upcoming in-conversation…

The National (Scotland)

Guests announced for book event hosted by Nicola Sturgeon and Val McDermid

The event will reunite the ex-first minister and her crime author friend.

Evening Standard

Alan Cumming to interview Val McDermid as part of literature festival

ALAN Cumming will interview Scottish author Val McDermid as part of this year’s Winter Words Festival...

The National (Scotland)

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Some arts festivals could close amid ‘significant financial challenges’

The Festivals Forward report surveyed 101 events such as the Edinburgh Fringe, BBC Proms, Cheltenham Festivals and Hay Festival.

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Nicola Sturgeon and Val McDermid to host Christmas book lovers event

FORMER first minister Nicola Sturgeon is to host a Christmas book event alongside award-winning writer Val McDermid, organisers have announced ...

The National (Scotland)

Nicola Sturgeon among headline acts for Glasgow Comedy Festival

THE first acts have been announced for next year’s Glasgow International Comedy Festival ...

The National (Scotland)

Val McDermid and Nicola Sturgeon to discuss books at festive event

The pair have described their friendship as ‘improbable’ and said all their conversations revolve around reading.

Evening Standard

First acts announced for comedy festival in ‘world’s funniest city’

Organisers of the 2025 Glasgow International Comedy Festival say thousands of tickets have already been sold.

Evening Standard

Limited-edition box celebrating 'Bard of Dundee' Michael Marra to go on sale

A LIMITED-EDITION box of treasures celebrating “the Bard of Dundee” contains the first vinyl release of Michael Marra’s songs for nearly 35…

The National (Scotland)

Val McDermid and Chris Brookmyre in running for crime writing prize

NOVELS set in 16th century Florence, Perthshire and the US are among those in the running for a major crime writing prize...

The National (Scotland)

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A choice between SNP myths and pragmatism for voters in Scotland

Letters: Val McDermid’s backing for the SNP is misplaced, writes John Mason. But George Elder wishes voters in England had a party like the SNP to support

The National (Scotland)

Val McDermid rips into Unionist party 'branch offices'

SCOTTISH author Val McDermid has torn into the “branch offices” of Unionist parties who do not have the “freedom to put Scotland’s…

The Guardian - UK

How could I back anyone but the SNP and the bolshie, buoyant Scotland it stands for?

Labour, the Tories and the Lib Dems are branch offices – they do what they’re told, and they won’t represent Scots’ best interests, says writer Val McDermid

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Strange distances, surprise candidates and Sherlock Holmes – the Thursday quiz

Questions on general knowledge and topical trivia, plus a few jokes, every Thursday. How will you fare?

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Cancelled Glasgow book festival Aye Write receives lifeline donation

£65,000 gift will not restore the full, 10-day occasion but organisers say it will make pop-up events possible

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Scottish authors criticise cancellation of Glasgow literary festival Aye Write

Val McDermid and Douglas Stuart were among many writers to express outrage after Creative Scotland turned down the literary festival funding application

The Guardian - UK

‘Extraordinary’: 101 women narrate A History of Women in 101 Objects audiobook

Miriam Margolyes, Kate Winslet and Gillian Anderson among those giving voice to objects including a femur, a thumbscrew and a glass dildo

The Guardian - UK

Celebrity pet I’ll never forget: Fatty, the curry-loving cat who adopted me, by Val McDermid

I opened my front door to find a beautiful black-and-white cat on the doormat. I had no choice – Fatty was moving in

The National (Scotland)

Nicola Sturgeon reveals novel that 'gave her strength' when Covid struck

FORMER first minister Nicola Sturgeon has revealed what novel she was reading at the start of the Covid pandemic that gave her “strength and…

The Guardian - UK

Football Weekly hosts Max and Barry: ‘I’d be dead after a week of his life’

The Football Weekly hosts answer your questions about work, books, films, gambling and where to sleep on stag weekends

The National (Scotland)

Scottish author's book makes list of best thriller novels of all time

A SCOTTISH crime-writer’s book has been listed on Time magazine’s list of the 100 best mystery and thriller novels of all time.

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