Live Streaming of Edinburgh International Book Festival Events in Moray's Libraries

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Book-lovers in Moray will have access to live-streamed Edinburgh International Book Festival events from local libraries next month, thanks to a new pilot scheme. The initiative aims to widen access to the Festival, which features comedian and novelist Ruth Jones, The Girl on the Train author Paula Hawkins, former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, and prolific writer Alexander McCall Smith, among others. The events will be hosted in Buckie, Elgin, Forres, and Keith libraries from August 12 to 23, with seating available on a first-come, first-served basis. This collaboration between the Edinburgh International Book Festival and local authorities across Scotland is designed to bring the buzz of the festival to communities that might otherwise miss out.

Key Takeaways:

  • The pilot scheme will live-stream major Edinburgh International Book Festival events in Moray's libraries, including Buckie, Elgin, Forres, and Keith.
  • The line-up includes renowned authors such as Ruth Jones, Paula Hawkins, Nicola Sturgeon, and Alexander McCall Smith.
  • Events will run from August 12 to 23, with seating available on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • The initiative is a collaboration between the Edinburgh International Book Festival and local authorities across Scotland to widen access to the Festival.
  • Moray Council's Principal Librarian David Hayden praised the project as a fantastic opportunity for people across Moray to experience world-class literary events without traveling.
  • Noelle Cobden, Director of Communities and Equalities at the Edinburgh International Book Festival, expressed delight at working with Moray Council to bring the Festival to new audiences.

Statistics:

  • 4 libraries in Moray (Buckie, Elgin, Forres, and Keith) will host live-streamed events.
  • 6 high-profile talks will be live-streamed, featuring 6 authors (Ruth Jones, Paula Hawkins, Nicola Sturgeon, Alexander McCall Smith, Michael Rosen, and Chris Riddell).
  • Events will run for 12 days, from August 12 to 23.
  • All events are free to attend.
  • Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Sources:

  • Moray Council, UK Government
  • Edinburgh International Book Festival