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Hamish McHaggis Author Event

As part of the 20th Birthday Hamish McHaggis book tour, author Linda Strachan will be at Riverside Museum on Sunday 13th July holding readings and signing books!

Hamish McHaggis Author Event

About Hamish McHaggis Author Event

Author event as part of the Hamish McHaggis 20th Birthday book tour!

Reading and book signing by Hamish McHaggis author, Linda Strachan, at 11.30am and 2.30pm.

Riverside Museum Education Space


There will also be a fun new trail to complete around the museum featuring Hamish and his friends!

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