Live events

Val McDermid at The Portobello Bookshop, Edinburgh (July 9th, 7pm)
Delighted that Val McDermid will join me to celebrate the paperback publication of her latest book, Queen Macbeth. We’ll chat about her life, and work - and she’ll also give us a virtual night of entertainment, discussing her choice of a Scottish album, film and book. Tickets here!

Edinburgh Fringe 2025: Justin Currie (Del Amitri) at The Stand (August 23, 2-3pm)
On August 23rd - singer, songwriter and Del Amitri frontman Justin Currie discusses his life, work, music - and new book, The Tremolo Diaries - as we spend a virtual afternoon together round at his, with Justin's choice of a Scottish album, film and book to keep us occupied: he'll tell us what they mean to him, and why... He might even throw in some imaginary snacks. (Justin once brought me a Danish pastry that may or may not have been half-eaten, so let's just say, expectations are high.)
Come hang out for lunch with us! Tickets here!

Previous live show: Michael Pedersen at the Glad Cafe (March 2, 2025)
The award-winning author and poet discusses a favourite Scottish album, film and book, along with his life, and work, ad stunning new novel, Muckle Flugga. With live music from Siobhan Wilson and Raveloe. Listen back here.

Previous live show: David Keenan at The Portobello Bookshop (March 27, 2025)
Literary livewire David Keenan (This Is Memorial Device, Xstabeth, For The Good Times), discusses his suitably incendiary new collection of music writing, Volcanic Tongue, live from Edinburgh’s Portobello Bookshop. Thanks so much if you joined us!