Aye Write!
Aye Write is Glasgow's annual book festival, bringing writers and speakers from across Britain and beyond to the heart of Scotland's largest city!
About Aye Write!
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Founded in 2005, it has presented big names and emerging talent alike, in the Mitchell Library and beyond, while its off-shoot Wee Write festival has produced a fantastic education and family programme to inspire younger readers.
At Aye Write you can expect a stellar line up, with a range of big names and emerging talent joining us to explore fiction, politics, poetry, crime & thriller, memoir, history, music and more.
Aye Write is a great opportunity to meet your favourite authors, learn about new books, and discover new writing talent. It's also a chance to get involved in lively discussions about the big issues of the day.
So come along to Aye Write and celebrate the joy of reading!
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Upcoming Events at Aye Write!
Aye Write: The Guide to Gaelic Scotland: Coinneach Maclean with Maureen Macleod
Gaelic speaker and South Uist native Coinneach Maclean sits down with travel writer and BBC radio presenter Mauren Macleod to discuss his new book as part of Aye Write 2025!
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Aye Write: The Fun Lovin’ Criminal: Huey Morgan with Fiona Shepard
Fun Lovin' Criminals frontman and 90s icon Huey Morgan joins co-founder of Glasgow City Music Tours, Fiona Shepard to talk about his aptly named memoir, The Fun Lovin' Criminal.
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Glasgow's Book Festival, Aye Write, will celebrate its 20th edition across 11 days this November, with a series of pop-up events coming before!
READ MOREAye Write: John Murray Proof Party with Aimee MacDonald, Cailean Steed and Rebecca Ferrier
Be among the first to hear from three exciting new voices as they give Waterstones Sauchiehall Street an exclusive sneak peek into their 2026 novels and writing as part of Aye Write 2025!
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Aye Write: Gaza - The Story of a Genocide: Malaka Shwaikh and Shareef Sirhan
Aye Write are honoured to be joined by two contributors to the book, Malaka Shwaikh and Shareef Sarhan for an important and wide-ranging discussion.
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Aye Write: Frankly and Great Chat: Nicola Sturgeon and Josh Smith
In this very special live recording of the Reign podcast for Aye Write, host Josh Smith welcomes Scotland's former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon to the stage to discuss her memoir, Frankly.
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Aye Write: Glasgow’s Greatest Hits: Alison Stroak, Fiona Shepherd & Jonathan Trew with Bandeoke
The founders of the Glasgow Music Tours will discuss their brand new book Glasgow's Greatest Hits at the Mitchell Library as part of Aye Write 2025!
READ MOREAye Write: Sudden Fame: Federation of Writers
A spoken word event where members of the Federation of Writers, the public and members of writers' groups are provided with an opportunity to perform a selection of their work in 3 minute slots.
READ MOREAye Write: Waterstones Ones to Watch: Reading Group Fiction
Join Waterstones Sauchiehall Street for a Reading Group Fiction based panel discussion with debut authors with Heather Mottershead, Gurnaik Johal and Lisa Smith as part of Aye Write 2025!
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Aye Write: Men in Love and The Fathers: Irvine Welsh and John Niven with Sean MacDonald
Two of Scotland's most renowned fiction writers, Irvine Welsh and John Niven, unite on stage to discuss the themes and inspirations behind their latest novels as part of Aye Write 2025!
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Aye Write: Maybe I’m Amazed: John Harris with Nicola Meighan
Award-winning writer, journalist, podcaster and presenter John Harris joins BBC Radio Scotland's Nicola Meighan in conversation about his extraordinary memoir for Aye Write 2025!
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Aye Write: The Incidental Feminist: Tina Gaudoin with Kate Muir
As part of Aye Write 2025 Tina Gaudoin introduces us to the woman behind the politician in her new book, The Incidental Feminist: Friend, Foe, Femme Fatale? The Truth About Thatcher.
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Aye Write: The Shapeshifter’s Daughter: Sally Magnusson
Aye Write are delighted to welcome bestselling author, journalist, and broadcaster Sally Magnusson back to the festival to discuss her brand new novel, The Shapeshifter's Daughter!
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Aye Write: Childless by Choice: Helen Taylor with Lesley McDowell
As the world debates issues around population the spotlight is on childless women, join Helen Taylor as she discusses her book, Childless by Choice, with Lesley McDowell for Aye Write 2025.
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Aye Write: Not That I’m Bitter: Helen Lederer with Bryan Burnett
Join actress and comedy legend Helen Lederer in conversation with BBC Scotland's Bryan Burnett for an unfiltered, laugh-out-loud look at her new memoir, Not That I'm Bitter as part of Aye Write 2025!
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Aye Write: How to Have a Magnificent Midlife Crisis: Kate Muir
Journalist Vicky Allan joins writer, filmmaker, and women's health campaigner Kate Muir to discuss Kate's new book, How to Have a Magnificent Midlife Crisis for Aye Write 2025!
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Aye Write: Jules and Greg’s Wild Swim: Julie Nimmo and Greg Hemphill with Julie Lin
Husband and wife duo Greg Hemphill and Julie Wilson-Nimmo dive into a chat with TV chef and broadcaster Julie Lin about their new book, Jules & Greg's Wild Swim, for Aye Write 2025!
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Aye Write: Hold Fast: Catherine Simpson & Nina Mega with Gabriella Bennett
Award-winning novelist and memoir writer Catherine Simpson is joined on stage by her adult daughter, Nina Mega, for an in-depth conversation with journalist Gabriella Bennett as part of Aye Write!
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Aye Write: The Tremelo Diaries: Justin Currie with Nicola Meighan
Join Justin Currie, Del Amitri's much-loved frontman, in conversation with BBC Radio Scotland's Nicola Meighan as they discuss Justin's powerful and personal memoir, The Tremolo Diaries.
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Aye Write: Who Will Be Remembered Here - Queer Spaces in Scotland: Mae Diansangu, Louise Welsh, Lewis Hetherington
In this collection, fourteen authors explore the places and spaces which define their queer history – wherever has meaning for them.
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Aye Write: Lockerbie - A Father’s Search for Justice: Jim Swire & Peter Biddulph
Jim Swire discusses with STV's John Swire his campaign to uncover the truth behind not only a personal tragedy but one of the modern world's most shocking events.
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Aye Write: How to Kill a Witch and Witches: Zoe Venditozzi & Claire Mitchell and Steven Veerapen with Ruth Wishart
Steven Veerapen traces witches, witchcraft, and witch-hunters from the explosion of mass-trials under King James VI and I in the late sixteenth century to the death of the witch-hunting phenomenon.
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Aye Write: Irish Unity Dividend: Ben Collins
Author Ben Collins sits down to discuss his new book, The Irish Unity Dividend, as part of Aye Write 2025.
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Aye Write: The Story of the Christmas No. 1: Marc Burrows with Janey Lee Grace
Award-winning author, comedian and musician, Marc Burrows, brings an evening of comedy, music, and book chat to Aye Write in his festival debut!
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Aye Write: The Road to Mons Gaupius: Alan Montgomery
Dr Alan Montgomery gives an illustrated talk about Roman Scotland based on his new book, The Road to Mons Graupius as part of Aye Write 2025.
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Aye Write: Conversations with Tim Ingold: Anthropology, Education and Life with Hannah Whaley
Don't miss a lively conversation with internationally renowned anthropologist Tim Ingold, tackling the big questions on what makes a good life with warmth and irreverence in equal measure.
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Aye Write: The Bagpipes: A Cultural History: Richard McLauchlan
Author Richard McLauchlan is your sure-footed guide to the fabled and fascinating history of the bagpipes for this special event as part of Aye Write 2025.
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Aye Write: Happy Healthy Sober: Janey Lee Grace
With her signature blend of honesty, humour, and holistic wisdom, former WHAM! backing singer Janey Lee Grace discusses her book, Happy Healthy Sober, with host Frankie Burr for Aye Write 2025.
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Aye Write: How Not to Be a Political Wife: Sarah Vine with Sean McDonald
Sarah Vine joins presenter and podcaster Sean MacDonald to lift the velvet curtain on life inside UK politics as part of Aye Write 2025!
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Aye Write: Waterstones Ones to Watch: LGBTQI+ Fiction
Join us in Waterstones for a LGBTQI+ Fiction based panel discussion with debut authors with Seth Insua, Michael Amherst and Niamh Ní Mhaoileoin.
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Aye Write: Sit Down with Serial Killers: Shaun Atwood
In his Aye Write Festival debut, Shaun Atwood discusses his new book, Sitdowns with Serial Killers & Murderers and what it's like talking to some of the most menacing and violent people on the planet.
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Aye Write: It Used to be Witches: Ryan Gilbey + Theorem
Don't miss a Q&A with Ryan Gilbey, author of It Used to be Witches, followed by a screening of Theorem at Glasgow Film Theatre as part of Aye Write 2025.
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Aye Write: The Old Divide - Sectarianism in Scotland: A History: Chris Bambery with Kirsteen Paterson
Chris Bambery sits down with Kirsteen Paterson to discuss the historical events that have constructed sectarianism in Scotland for Aye Write 2025.
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Aye Write: My Life in Sport: Recorded Highlights: Dougie Donnelly with Hugh MacDonald
A giant of Scottish and British sports broadcasting, Dougie Donnelly sits down with journalist Hugh MacDonald to discuss his brand new autobiography, My Life in Sport: Recorded Highlights.
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Aye Write: Blitz: Robert Elms with Stuart Cosgrove
Acclaimed author and broadcaster Robert Elms makes his Aye Write debut to discuss his new book, Blitz: The Club That Created the 80s.
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Aye Write: Concrete Dreams: Chris Leslie, Mitch Miller & Alison Irvine
Writer Alison Irvine, photographer and filmmaker Chris Leslie, and illustrator Mitch Miller combine their considerable talents in Concrete Dreams: The Rise and Fall of Cumbernauld Town Centre.
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Aye Write: Waterstones Ones to Watch: Poetry
Join us in Waterstones for a Poetry based panel discussion led by Jim Carruth with debut poets Michael Mullen, Dean Browne and Desree as part of Aye Write 2025.
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Aye Write: One Aladdin Two Lamps: Jeanette Winterson with Zoe Venditozzi
Aye Write are thrilled to welcome literary trailblazer Jeanette Winterson to the festival for the first time!
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Aye Write: F1 Insider: Ted Kravitz with Kevin McKenna
F1 icon and one of its most high-profile voices, Ted Kravitz, discusses his new book, F1 Insider: Notes From The Pit Lane as part of Aye Write 2025!
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Aye Write: Waterstones Ones to Watch: Speculative Fiction
Join the team at Waterstones for a Speculative Fiction panel discussion led by Arusa Qureshi with debut authors Emily Buchanan, Oraine Johnson and Chris Kohler.
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Aye Write: Barrowland: The Inside Story of Glasgow’s Beloved Ballroom and One Love, One Life: Alison Irvine and Billy Sloan
Music lovers rejoice as Aye Write welcomes two writers to the festival, each with their own love letter to the Glasgow music scene!
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Aye Write: Art Deco Scotland: Design and Architecture in the Jazz Age: Bruce Peter
In Art Deco Scotland: Design and Architecture in the Jazz Age, Professor Bruce Peter (Glasgow School of Art) explores the remarkable range of Art Deco objects and images created here in Scotland.
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Aye Write: The Good Liar and Watching You: Denise Mina and Helen Fields with Bryan Burnett
join Denise Mina and Helen Fields as they discuss their latest thrillers with Bryan Burnett as part of Aye Write 2025!
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Aye Write: Words from Whaleback City: Andy Jackson & Bill Herbert
Whaleback City Press is Dundee's new and vibrant small publisher, specialising in big ideas in small packages and this event showcases work from its first two projects!
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Aye Write: The Pen is Mightier: Edward Tudor Pole
Edward Tudor Pole takes to the Aye Write stage to discuss his autobiography, The Pen is Mightier.
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Aye Write: You Don’t Have to be Mad to Work Here: Benji Waterhouse
With a mix of stand-up comedy and readings from his book, award-winning comedian, best-selling author, and NHS psychiatrist Benji Waterhouse considers some of life's big questions.
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Aye Write: Single and Psycho: Caroline Young with Zoe Venditozzi
Edinburgh-based author Caroline Young joins podcaster and writer Zoe Venditozzi to discuss Young's latest book, Single and Psycho: How pop culture created the unstable single woman.
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Aye Write: Rhyme and Reason: A Short History of Poetry and People (for People who Don’t Usually Read Poetry): Mark Forsyth
Mark Forsyth makes his Aye Write debut to talk about his latest book, Rhyme & Reason, a funny, charming guide to poetry (and people) for people who don't usually read poetry!
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Aye Write: My Mother’s Murder: Gina McGavin and Jane Hamilton with Douglas Skelton
Join journalist Jane Hamilton and co-author Gina McGavin as they take you behind the headlines of one of Scotland's most haunting cold cases: The 1984 murder of Gina’s mother, Mary McLaughlin.
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Aye Write: Universality and Alive in the Merciful Country: Natasha Brown and A L Kennedy with Gabriella Bennett
Award-winning Scots writer, academic, and occasional stand-up comedian A L Kennedy returns to Aye Write to discuss her latest acclaimed novel.
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Aye Write: Unfinished Business and Thrive: Henry McLeish & James Mitchell and Lesley Riddoch with Kirsteen Paterson
In this special sit-down examining the potential future of Scotland and Scottish politics, Kirsteen Paterson is a journalist with 20 years experience of covering politics and policy in Scotland.
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Aye Write: The Secret Christmas Library and Christmas at the Movies: Jenny Colgan and Anne Marie Ryan with Dawn Vallance
A talk with a festive flair as Glasgow Life Principal Librarian Dawn Vallance joins two authors in conversation about their respective Christmas-themed books for Aye Write 2025!
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Aye Write: Young Once: Nigel Planer
Fresh off the back of a sold-out tour, expect witty, self-deprecating stories told masterfully by the mischievous, once-young Nigel Planer as he offers a glimpse into his remarkable career.
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Aye Write: Revolting: Terry Deary
From the peasants to the slaves, the martyrs to the mutineers, Terry Deary's Revolting celebrates the resilience and determination of those who dared to challenge the status quo.
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Aye Write: Pop Scars: Anthony Kavanagh with Carrie Marshall
One-time teen popstar Anthony Kavanagh takes to the Aye Write stage to discuss his searingly honest memoir, Pop Scars.
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Aye Write: Dead Man’s Tale and Acts of Malice: Quiintin Jardine and Alex Gray with Douglas Skelton
In this special Aye Write event, crime writer Douglas Skelton welcomes two contemporaries to the stage to discuss their new books — each with a grizzled Scottish detective and a murder to solve.
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Aye Write: Wild Mountain Times: Gary Robertson with Gabriella Bennett
Dundee-based author Gary Robertson joins journalist Gabriella Bennett for a lively discussion about Gary's new book, Wild Mountain Times as part of Aye Write 2025!
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Aye Write: Following Sam: Jon and Sam’s Journey Conquering the 42: Jon Attenborough
Jon Attenborough discusses Following Sam, his memoir chronicling his experience of visiting all 42 Scottish Professional Football League stadiums with his guide dog, Sam.
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For 17 days Glasgow International showcases the best of local & international visual art in venues across the City!
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Glasgow St Patricks Festival
The Glasgow St Patrick's Festival celebrates and promotes Irish Heritage and Culture across the city!
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Glasgow Science Festival
Glasgow Science Festival is back with a fresh batch of science-fuelled fun for adults and weans alike. Explore the world through talks, walks, art, film, experiments and even yoga!
READ MORE
Being Human Festival
The University of Glasgow channels the Glaswegian spirit of invention and reinvention in its Being Human festival programme.
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Glasgow Zine Fest is a yearly celebration of zine culture, featuring events about art, community, and heritage!
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