It seemed as if the rock and castle assumed a new aspect every time I looked at them; and Arthurs Seat was perfect witchcraft. I don't wonder that anyone residing in Edinburgh should write poetically.

Washington Irving


Below are the literary events that take place at venues all across our City of Literature - from storytelling and poetry to readings, exhibitions and competitions.

This page is only an overview of the next 7 days and a few upcoming highlights. You can check out all 25 upcoming events or use the box to the right to narrow your search.


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Philippa Gregory and Geoffrey Carnall

Starts: 14.09.2010

The Edinburgh Bookshop is hosting besteselling historical fiction author Philippa Gregory , author…


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Storytelling Cafe: Journeys

Starts: 08.09.2010
Why not join us for this informal…

Storyboxes: Maximising Successful Active

Starts: 08.09.2010
Storyboxes enable teachers to stimulate storymaking, storytelling,…

How did a Scottish game conquer.....

Starts: 09.09.2010
How did a Scottish game…

Stories from a West Bank Village

Starts: 10.09.2010
Earlier this year Jan Sutch Pickard, a…

Practical Storytelling with Children

Starts: 11.09.2010
This workshop is aimed at those working…

Blackwell Book Group

Starts: 13.09.2010
Who says reading is a solitary…

Words, Words, Words - Submissions

Starts: 14.09.2010
Words, Words, Words is a performance,…

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