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Books Events in Glasgow in July 2025

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Events in Glasgow

Books at the Botanics

Selected dates between 1st February 2025 - 14th December 2025

Glasgow's Book Fair, Books at the Botanics, is held every month in the Hopkirk building at Glasgow's Botanic Gardens!

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East Dunbartonshire Leisure and Culture Trust Summer Activities

30th June 2025 - 10th August 2025
Various Locations East Dunbartonshire

From sports camps to crafts, children and young people are being offered the chance to enjoy an array of activities during the summer holidays with East Dunbartonshire Leisure and Culture Trust!

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Glasgow Mitchell Library Classics Book Group

Selected dates between 3rd July 2025 - 4th December 2025

Glasgow Mitchell Library Classics Book Group runs on the first Thursday of each month with the library kindly providing books for all members, so there is no cost involved!

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Hamish McHaggis Author Event

13th July 2025

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!

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Janis MacKay at the Mitchell Library

15th July 2025

As Part of the Summer Reading Challenge 2025, Story Garden, join Glasgow Libraries for a storytelling workshop for children and families led by prizewinning author Janis MacKay!

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Loch Lomond Comic Con

19th July 2025 - 20th July 2025

BGCP Comic Con returns to Loch Lomond Shores on Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th July for a family-friendly weekend suitable for heroes of all ages!

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STREETrave Presents: Men In Love Book & Album Launch Party

25th July 2025

Join STREETrave to celebrate Irvine Welsh's sequel to his iconic bestseller Trainspotting, with the man himself himself behind the decks for a special DJ set, joined by Steve Mac and Carl Loben!

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The Long Shadow of Scottish Gothic: Liam McIlvanney

31st July 2025

Award-winning crime author Liam McIlvanney in conversation with Scottish literature expert Dr Valentina Bold in a unique discussion of Scottish Gothic inspired by Liam's new psychological thriller.

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Books Events in East Renfrewshire

Here's a selection of Books Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On East Renfrewshire:

East Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions

East Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions

13th January 2025 - 20th December 2025

Free, fun and fantastic! East Renfrewshire Libraries run several interactive song, rhyme and story Bookbug sessions!

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An Evening With Liam McIlvanney

An Evening With Liam McIlvanney

15th July 2025

Waterstones Newton Mearns are thrilled to be joined by Liam McIlvanney on Tuesday 15th July in The Primavera Bistro to celebrate the release of his newest book, The Good Father.

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Books Events in Edinburgh and the Lothians

Here's a selection of Books Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Edinburgh:

An Evening with Andrew Raymond

An Evening with Andrew Raymond

17th July 2025

Join Andrew Raymond at Waterstones Edinburgh West End on Thursday 17th July as he chats about his explosive Scottish crime thriller The Bonnie Dead!

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William Dalrymple - How Ancient India Transformed the World

William Dalrymple - How Ancient India Transformed the World

8th July 2025

Don't miss this chance to hear William Dalrymple tell the story of how India became the great intellectual and philosophical superpower of ancient Asia.

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Discover the Joy of Reading in Japanese – Join Our Book Club!

Discover the Joy of Reading in Japanese – Join Our Book Club!

1st March 2025 - 20th December 2025

Are you passionate about Japanese but find it difficult to enjoy the learning process? Then join our Japanese Book Club, led by Edinburgh-based native tutor Hitomi Kobayashi-Prior!

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Books Events in Fife

Here's a selection of Books Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:

The Dunfermline Story with Colin Maxwell

The Dunfermline Story with Colin Maxwell

5th July 2025

Join Abbey Social on 5th July for an illustrated talk through Dunfermline’s history by Colin Maxwell, with images by many different artists from The Dunfermline Story.

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Books Events in Lanarkshire

Here's a selection of Books Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:

Leadhills Miners Library

Leadhills Miners Library

Selected dates between 3rd May 2025 - 28th September 2025

Leadhills Miners Library is the oldest subscription library in the British Isles and is now a museum of literature and village life, open weekends May to September!

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Annie McLeod Storytelling Weekend

Annie McLeod Storytelling Weekend

26th July 2025 - 27th July 2025

Join the team at New Lanark for a magical weekend of storytelling, illustration, and adventure as The Adventures of Annie McLeod comes to life!

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Books Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

Here's a selection of Books Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:

Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions

Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions

Selected dates between 6th January 2025 - 20th December 2025

Free, fun and fantastic! Renfrewshire Libraries run several interactive song, rhyme and story Bookbug sessions throughout the week!

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Books Events in Stirling

Here's a selection of Books Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:

Liam McIlvanney in Conversation

Liam McIlvanney in Conversation

29th July 2025

Join award winning author Liam McIlvanney, who will be discussing his brand new thriller, The Good Father, in conversation with fellow crime writer Craig Robert!

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Events in Other Areas

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Sponsored Links

Renfrewshire Council
Fayre Play
Glasgow Music City Tours
Paisley First
Tea Green
Media Shop
City Of Glasgow Chorus
City Sightseeing Glasgow
Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust
East Renfrewshire Culture
The Quay
Glasgow City Council
Open Pass Scotland
Hilton Glasgow

Popular Events

FREE Open Air Cinema at QPA
Open-air cinema returns to Queen's Park Arena this summer with a selection of 'Cults & Classics' themed films!
Summer Nights at the Bandstand
The Summer Nights at the Bandstand festival returns to Kelvingrove Park for a tenth year with 13 nights of live music from elbow, Billy Ocean, Hue And Cry, Teenage Fanclub and many more!
TRNSMT Festival
TRNSMT will return to Glasgow Green for its 8th year between the 11th and 13th July 2025, bringing its massive energy to the city once again!
Bob Dylan
Bob Dylan will bring his 'Rough and Rowdy Ways' World Tour to the SEC Armadillo Glasgow for two nights on the 16th and 17th November!
Bard in the Botanics
Bard in the Botanics are delighted to be returning to Glasgow Botanic Gardens for Summer 2025 with their 'magic - mayhem - and murder' season!

Popular Listings

Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum King's Theatre Glasgow King Tut's Wah Wah Hut O2 Academy Glasgow SEC Armadillo Theatre Royal Glasgow The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow The Glasgow Barrowland Ballroom The Glasgow Royal Concert Hall The OVO Hydro