Bloody Scotland Crime-Writing Festival Announces Star-Studded Lineup

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The Bloody Scotland crime-writing festival is set to feature a diverse and impressive lineup of authors, including bestselling writer Kate Atkinson, making her first appearance at the festival. The event, which takes place in Stirling from September 12 to 14, will also feature Horrible Histories author Terry Deary, broadcasters Steph McGovern, Jeremy Vine, and The Rev Richard Coles, and veteran crime writer Christopher Brookmyre. The festival has been curated by acclaimed author Ian Rankin, who will lead a Day of the Deid procession and deliver a Whisky Night with songs from James Yorkston and Colin Macintyre.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Bloody Scotland crime-writing festival will feature a lineup of over a dozen authors, including Kate Atkinson, Terry Deary, and Ian Rankin.
  • The festival will take place in various Stirling venues from September 12 to 14.
  • Ian Rankin, the guest programmer, will lead a Day of the Deid procession and deliver a Whisky Night.
  • The event will also feature a variety of fringe elements, including a procession and a whisky tasting.
  • The lineup includes veteran crime writer Christopher Brookmyre, and American bestselling crime writer Laura Lippman.
  • The festival aims to provide a platform for new Scottish authors to launch their careers and build readerships.

Statistics:

  • The festival will take place from September 12 to 14.
  • The lineup includes over a dozen authors, including Kate Atkinson and Ian Rankin.
  • The event will be held in multiple Stirling venues, including the Albert Halls, Trinity Church, and The Golden Lion Hotel.
  • The festival aims to attract over 1,000 attendees.

Sources:

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(The Scotsman)

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