Live events
Previous live show: 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!
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: Dawn Steele at Aberdeen’s Granite Noir (Feb 22, 2025)
The stage and screen star and Monarch of the Glen favourite chats about a favourite Scottish album, book and film, live at Aberdeen’s Granite Noir festival. 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!