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Irish writers to join American horror legend at Cheltenham Literature Festival

Stanley Tucci, Stephen King and Bono are among the stars confirmed to appear at this year’s Cheltenham Literature Festival. First held in 1949, The Times and The Sunday Times Cheltenham Literature Festival is the world’s oldest literature festival ...

14 Aug 2022 at 22:33

Queen adds final stitch to new panel on Great Tapestry of Scotland

The Queen made her mark on the Great Tapestry of Scotland as she added the final stitches on a new panel during a visit with the King. The royal couple toured the visitor centre for the tapestry, which tells the story of Scotland, on Thursday to ...

06 Jul 2023 at 17:45

Stanley Tucci and Stephen King confirmed for Cheltenham Literature Festival

11 Aug 2022 at 07:00

King and Queen to view Great Tapestry of Scotland and complete new panel

The King and Queen are to view a tapestry telling the story of Scotland, including a new panel commemorating their visit and the coronation. They will tour The Great Tapestry of Scotland visitor centre in Galashiels, in the Scottish ...

06 Jul 2023 at 02:45

Alexander McCall Smith to be knighted at Palace of Holyroodhouse

Author Sir Alexander McCall Smith is to be knighted at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh. He will be given the honour for services to literature, academia and charity at an investiture ceremony on Tuesday. The writer, ...

02 Jul 2024 at 02:45

Val McDermid and Jarvis Cocker set for Edinburgh International Book Festival

Writers including Alexander McCall Smith, Val McDermid and Julian Barnes and musician Jarvis Cocker will be among those taking part in the Edinburgh International Book Festival this year. There will be more than 600 events ...

08 Jun 2022 at 19:30

Camilla welcomes leading writers in celebration of Scottish literacy

The Queen hosted the cream of Scottish literary life when she welcomed writers, publishers and booksellers to the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh. Crime authors Sir Ian Rankin and Val McDermid and newly-knighted Sir ...

02 Jul 2024 at 15:07

Alexander McCall Smith: Precious Ramotswe would be happy about my knighthood

Author Sir Alexander McCall Smith has said his knighthood is a “wonderful thing” and that his famous fictional detective Mma Precious Ramotswe would be “very happy” for him after being honoured by the King. The writer ...

02 Jul 2024 at 15:07

Sir Alexander McCall Smith tells of plans for ‘many more books’ after knighthood

Author Sir Alexander McCall Smith has said he feels “very touched” to be knighted in the New Year Honours list. The bestselling writer is recognised for services to literature, academia and charity. His first book ...

10 Jul 2024 at 14:57

Nicola Sturgeon and Irvine Welsh feature in Edinburgh book festival line-up

The programme for the Edinburgh International Book Festival has been revealed, with speakers including former first minister Nicola Sturgeon, author Irvine Welsh and MP Diane Abbott. Authors Maggie O’Farrell and ...

10 Jun 2025 at 10:00

Dua Lipa and Margaret Atwood announced as part of Hay Festival 2023 line-up

Dua Lipa and Margaret Atwood has been announced as part of the line-up at the 2023 Hay Festival in Wales. The chart-topping 27-year-old singer, who gave the keynote speech at this year’s Booker Prize ceremony, ...

13 Dec 2022 at 13:00

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