Bloody Scotland
@bloodyscotland.bsky.social
Scotland’s International Festival of Crime Writing. Stirling. 12-14th September 2025.
Don't miss Bloody Scotland board members
@radiomukhers.bsky.social and @gordonjbrown.bsky.social
as well as McIlvanney Prize winner @tariqashkanani.bsky.social at this year's Aye Write festival in Glasgow...https://glasgowlife.org.uk/whats-on/aye-write?eventtype=Crime%20and%20Thriller
@radiomukhers.bsky.social and @gordonjbrown.bsky.social
as well as McIlvanney Prize winner @tariqashkanani.bsky.social at this year's Aye Write festival in Glasgow...https://glasgowlife.org.uk/whats-on/aye-write?eventtype=Crime%20and%20Thriller
October 30, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Don't miss Bloody Scotland board members
@radiomukhers.bsky.social and @gordonjbrown.bsky.social
as well as McIlvanney Prize winner @tariqashkanani.bsky.social at this year's Aye Write festival in Glasgow...https://glasgowlife.org.uk/whats-on/aye-write?eventtype=Crime%20and%20Thriller
@radiomukhers.bsky.social and @gordonjbrown.bsky.social
as well as McIlvanney Prize winner @tariqashkanani.bsky.social at this year's Aye Write festival in Glasgow...https://glasgowlife.org.uk/whats-on/aye-write?eventtype=Crime%20and%20Thriller
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Did you miss the sold-out debut panel at @bloodyscotland.bsky.social this year? We're getting the gang back together in November at Waterstones Princes St. Book your tickets now for £5 (that's £1 per author!) to hear all about our books and the debut experience:
www.waterstones.com/events/an-ev...
www.waterstones.com/events/an-ev...
An Evening with the Authors Shortlisted for the 2025 Bloody Scotland Debut Prize | Events at Waterstones Bookshops | Waterstones
Events at Waterstones get you closer to the books and authors you admire most. Find information and tickets about An Evening with the Authors Shortlisted for the 2025 Bloody Scotland Debut Prize today...
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September 29, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Did you miss the sold-out debut panel at @bloodyscotland.bsky.social this year? We're getting the gang back together in November at Waterstones Princes St. Book your tickets now for £5 (that's £1 per author!) to hear all about our books and the debut experience:
www.waterstones.com/events/an-ev...
www.waterstones.com/events/an-ev...
We've had a record-breaking year at Bloody Scotland with our biggest ever in person audience, book sales up 29% and our first ever Guest Programmer - @ianrankin1.bsky.social. Roll on 2026! bloodyscotland.com/record-break...
Record-Breaking Year at Bloody Scotland - Bloody Scotland
BLOODY SCOTLAND INTERNATIONAL CRIME WRITING FESTIVAL, CO-PROGRAMMED BY SIR IAN RANKIN, CELEBRATES BEST YEAR YET COMBINING LOCAL ENGAGEMENT WITH INTERNATIONAL […]
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September 25, 2025 at 8:47 AM
We've had a record-breaking year at Bloody Scotland with our biggest ever in person audience, book sales up 29% and our first ever Guest Programmer - @ianrankin1.bsky.social. Roll on 2026! bloodyscotland.com/record-break...
Look at this talented (and photogenic) bunch! Presenting our 2025 authors, expertly photographed by @paulandrewreich.bsky.social once more.
September 22, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Look at this talented (and photogenic) bunch! Presenting our 2025 authors, expertly photographed by @paulandrewreich.bsky.social once more.
A brief look back at a spectacular weekend, and a look forward to 2026 - remember to sign up for our newsletters to keep up to date with all the latest news...https://bloodyscotland.com/mailchimp-signup/
September 16, 2025 at 4:02 PM
A brief look back at a spectacular weekend, and a look forward to 2026 - remember to sign up for our newsletters to keep up to date with all the latest news...https://bloodyscotland.com/mailchimp-signup/
Well, that's a wrap on Bloody Scotland 2025. We had a blast and loved having @ianrankin1.bsky.social on the team this year! Remember you can still catch-up on any events you might have missed online until 30th September, or even buy a digital pass and watch them all! bloodyscotland.com/whats-on/
September 15, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Well, that's a wrap on Bloody Scotland 2025. We had a blast and loved having @ianrankin1.bsky.social on the team this year! Remember you can still catch-up on any events you might have missed online until 30th September, or even buy a digital pass and watch them all! bloodyscotland.com/whats-on/
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Putting together questions and other stuff for Saturday morning's event. It's bloody hard work chairing a panel @bloodyscotland.bsky.social! Do come along, or watch us all make fools of ourselves online! bloodyscotland.com/event/watchi...
Watching the Detectives: Alex Gray, Neil Lancaster, John Sutherland, - 456811 - Bloody Scotland
Police detectives form the bedrock of the crime novel. Meet four of the best.In Acts of Malice, the latest in […]
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September 11, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Putting together questions and other stuff for Saturday morning's event. It's bloody hard work chairing a panel @bloodyscotland.bsky.social! Do come along, or watch us all make fools of ourselves online! bloodyscotland.com/event/watchi...
Our ticketing will work differently at the festival this year. You will be emailed an electronic ticket with a barcode. You can show this on your phone at the venue or if you prefer, you can print it out. Any ticketing issues, please contact the box office on: 01786 274 000.
September 11, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Our ticketing will work differently at the festival this year. You will be emailed an electronic ticket with a barcode. You can show this on your phone at the venue or if you prefer, you can print it out. Any ticketing issues, please contact the box office on: 01786 274 000.
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I'm in the Scotsman today, along with the other @bloodyscotland.bsky.social Debut Prize shortlisters! Thanks to @scarletrix.bsky.social for a fantastic article on the festival:
www.scotsman.com/arts-and-cul...
www.scotsman.com/arts-and-cul...
There's so much going on at Bloody Scotland it would be crime to miss it
Authors and readers are set to flock to Stirling this weekend to share their love of the genre, from tense psychological thrillers to cosy mysteries to beloved police procedurals, writes Louise Fairba...
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September 11, 2025 at 9:07 AM
I'm in the Scotsman today, along with the other @bloodyscotland.bsky.social Debut Prize shortlisters! Thanks to @scarletrix.bsky.social for a fantastic article on the festival:
www.scotsman.com/arts-and-cul...
www.scotsman.com/arts-and-cul...
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If you’re after something to do before the awards at this year’s @bloodyscotland.bsky.social, might I recommend DANGEROUS MINDS - me, @russeldmclean.bsky.social and @carolehailey.bsky.social chatting with @samhollandbooks.bsky.social about all things psychopaths!
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bloodyscotland.com/event/danger...
Dangerous Minds: Tariq Ashkanani, Carole Hailey, RD McLean - 457811 - Bloody Scotland
Take a trip through the dark, broken minds of psychopaths, safe in the company of three authors who know the […]
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September 5, 2025 at 9:34 AM
If you’re after something to do before the awards at this year’s @bloodyscotland.bsky.social, might I recommend DANGEROUS MINDS - me, @russeldmclean.bsky.social and @carolehailey.bsky.social chatting with @samhollandbooks.bsky.social about all things psychopaths!
bloodyscotland.com/event/danger...
bloodyscotland.com/event/danger...
Announcing our McIlvanney Prize finalists:
@tariqashkanani.bsky.social - The Midnight King
@liammcilvanney.bsky.social - The Good Father
@callummcsorley.bsky.social - Paperboy
@damedenisemina.bsky.social - The Good Liar
@ianrankin1.bsky.social - Midnight and Blue
Winner revealed next Friday!
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@tariqashkanani.bsky.social - The Midnight King
@liammcilvanney.bsky.social - The Good Father
@callummcsorley.bsky.social - Paperboy
@damedenisemina.bsky.social - The Good Liar
@ianrankin1.bsky.social - Midnight and Blue
Winner revealed next Friday!
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September 5, 2025 at 8:42 AM
Announcing our McIlvanney Prize finalists:
@tariqashkanani.bsky.social - The Midnight King
@liammcilvanney.bsky.social - The Good Father
@callummcsorley.bsky.social - Paperboy
@damedenisemina.bsky.social - The Good Liar
@ianrankin1.bsky.social - Midnight and Blue
Winner revealed next Friday!
👏👏👏
@tariqashkanani.bsky.social - The Midnight King
@liammcilvanney.bsky.social - The Good Father
@callummcsorley.bsky.social - Paperboy
@damedenisemina.bsky.social - The Good Liar
@ianrankin1.bsky.social - Midnight and Blue
Winner revealed next Friday!
👏👏👏
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I received my periodic email update from @bloodyscotland.bsky.social, and look who's flying across the pond? @lauralippman.bsky.social
August 23, 2025 at 12:51 AM
I received my periodic email update from @bloodyscotland.bsky.social, and look who's flying across the pond? @lauralippman.bsky.social
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It's nearly time for @bloodyscotland.bsky.social again and here is my contribution to the preview blog tour, too many great events to choose from as usual!📚🎉 @fionabrownlee.bsky.social lifeisafestival.wordpress.com/2025/08/26/blo…#BloodyScotland20252#BloodyScotlandn#bookskyk#crimefictiono#amreadingng
https://lifeisafestival.wordpress.com/2025/08/26/blo…
August 26, 2025 at 8:47 AM
It's nearly time for @bloodyscotland.bsky.social again and here is my contribution to the preview blog tour, too many great events to choose from as usual!📚🎉 @fionabrownlee.bsky.social lifeisafestival.wordpress.com/2025/08/26/blo…#BloodyScotland20252#BloodyScotlandn#bookskyk#crimefictiono#amreadingng
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Traitor's Legacy by @stephmerritt.bsky.social is a cracking read, heartily recommended! The historical fiction panel @bloodyscotland.bsky.social will be a treat.
August 20, 2025 at 7:37 AM
Traitor's Legacy by @stephmerritt.bsky.social is a cracking read, heartily recommended! The historical fiction panel @bloodyscotland.bsky.social will be a treat.
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New feature! I'm tempting you with my recommendations for panels to see at @bloodyscotland.bsky.social (@fionabrownlee.bsky.social) - "I am a huge fan of Bloody Scotland because it offers something for everyone no matter what your preference in crime fiction" #BookSky
Feature: Bloody Scotland 2025 highlights
Bloody Scotland 2025 highlights (blog tour) I'm delighted to be taking part in the Bloody Scotland blog tour highlighting events I am excited to see - though to be honest I could recommend the whole programme! However, I have chosen two panels I'm particularly keen to see that I feel show the breadth of the genre, and as a bonus they're in the same venue a couple of hours apart, handy if you are feeling a little weary...
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August 20, 2025 at 7:28 AM
New feature! I'm tempting you with my recommendations for panels to see at @bloodyscotland.bsky.social (@fionabrownlee.bsky.social) - "I am a huge fan of Bloody Scotland because it offers something for everyone no matter what your preference in crime fiction" #BookSky
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Just three weeks to go until @bloodyscotland.bsky.social! I can't wait. It's my first one attending as a panelist and as an awards finalist. The debut panel is sold out, but you can still grab tickets for my spy panel with @michaelidov.bsky.social and DB John.
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August 22, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Just three weeks to go until @bloodyscotland.bsky.social! I can't wait. It's my first one attending as a panelist and as an awards finalist. The debut panel is sold out, but you can still grab tickets for my spy panel with @michaelidov.bsky.social and DB John.
bloodyscotland.com/event/spies-...
bloodyscotland.com/event/spies-...
Our Blog Tour Starts today and runs right up until the festival...😀👇👏
August 19, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Our Blog Tour Starts today and runs right up until the festival...😀👇👏
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Lookee here: I'm at @bloodyscotland.bsky.social in some dangerously talented company with @tariqashkanani.bsky.social and @carolehailey.bsky.social on 13 September at 4pm! Get yer tix at bloodyscotland.com!
August 18, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Lookee here: I'm at @bloodyscotland.bsky.social in some dangerously talented company with @tariqashkanani.bsky.social and @carolehailey.bsky.social on 13 September at 4pm! Get yer tix at bloodyscotland.com!
STOP PRESS! Sadly, Sarah Pinborough is no longer able to join us at the festival. However, the good news is that multi-million copy international bestseller @ruthwarewriter.bsky.social is stepping into this panel instead. Tickets: bloodyscotland.com/event/origin...
August 15, 2025 at 12:11 PM
STOP PRESS! Sadly, Sarah Pinborough is no longer able to join us at the festival. However, the good news is that multi-million copy international bestseller @ruthwarewriter.bsky.social is stepping into this panel instead. Tickets: bloodyscotland.com/event/origin...
A most enjoyable judges lunch to decide the winner of this year's debut prize.
@davegoodman.bsky.social, @nataliejayneclark.bsky.social
Foday Mannah, @byclairewilson.bsky.social and
@richardstrachan.bsky.social bloodyscotland.com/whats-on
@davegoodman.bsky.social, @nataliejayneclark.bsky.social
Foday Mannah, @byclairewilson.bsky.social and
@richardstrachan.bsky.social bloodyscotland.com/whats-on
August 14, 2025 at 3:55 PM
A most enjoyable judges lunch to decide the winner of this year's debut prize.
@davegoodman.bsky.social, @nataliejayneclark.bsky.social
Foday Mannah, @byclairewilson.bsky.social and
@richardstrachan.bsky.social bloodyscotland.com/whats-on
@davegoodman.bsky.social, @nataliejayneclark.bsky.social
Foday Mannah, @byclairewilson.bsky.social and
@richardstrachan.bsky.social bloodyscotland.com/whats-on
Look at the splendid line up of new and emerging authors who'll be battling their nerves as they take to the stage in front of our headlining Albert Halls crowds in this year's Crime in the Spotlight slots! Full line up here bloodyscotland.com/crime-in-the...
Crime in the Spotlight 2025 - Bloody Scotland
The authors have been announced for our Crime in the Spotlight slots this year. Come and hear from this marvellous […]
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August 7, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Look at the splendid line up of new and emerging authors who'll be battling their nerves as they take to the stage in front of our headlining Albert Halls crowds in this year's Crime in the Spotlight slots! Full line up here bloodyscotland.com/crime-in-the...
Exciting news for Mick Herron fans @AppleTV www.apple.com/uk/tv-pr/new... #DownCemeteryRoad don't miss him in September: bloodyscotland.com/event/mick-h...
Apple unveils first look at new thriller “Down Cemetery Road”
Today, Apple TV+ unveiled a first look at the highly anticipated new thriller “Down Cemetery Road” starring Emma Thompson and Ruth Wilson.
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August 7, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Exciting news for Mick Herron fans @AppleTV www.apple.com/uk/tv-pr/new... #DownCemeteryRoad don't miss him in September: bloodyscotland.com/event/mick-h...
Our latest newsletter has just gone out. These will be weekly now that it’s only FIVE WEEKS until the festival. Don’t miss exciting updates about Spotlights, Pitch Perfect, McIlvanney Prize finalists and much, much more! Sign up here: bloodyscotland.com/mailchimp-si...
August 2, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Our latest newsletter has just gone out. These will be weekly now that it’s only FIVE WEEKS until the festival. Don’t miss exciting updates about Spotlights, Pitch Perfect, McIlvanney Prize finalists and much, much more! Sign up here: bloodyscotland.com/mailchimp-si...
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🩸 Exciting news for crime & thriller lovers!
I’m running a series of virtual book tours celebrating authors appearing at this year’s @bloodyscotland.bsky.social Festival. If you’ve got a bookish Instagram and love reviewing, I’d love to hear from you!
📩 Email: [email protected]
I’m running a series of virtual book tours celebrating authors appearing at this year’s @bloodyscotland.bsky.social Festival. If you’ve got a bookish Instagram and love reviewing, I’d love to hear from you!
📩 Email: [email protected]
July 29, 2025 at 10:15 AM
🩸 Exciting news for crime & thriller lovers!
I’m running a series of virtual book tours celebrating authors appearing at this year’s @bloodyscotland.bsky.social Festival. If you’ve got a bookish Instagram and love reviewing, I’d love to hear from you!
📩 Email: [email protected]
I’m running a series of virtual book tours celebrating authors appearing at this year’s @bloodyscotland.bsky.social Festival. If you’ve got a bookish Instagram and love reviewing, I’d love to hear from you!
📩 Email: [email protected]
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Who is going to be at @bloodyscotland.bsky.social ? I talk to @ambroseparry.bsky.social about what makes it such a special festival and we discuss their latest book The Death Of Shame. To listen: podfollow.com/quick-book-r...
August 1, 2025 at 7:21 AM
Who is going to be at @bloodyscotland.bsky.social ? I talk to @ambroseparry.bsky.social about what makes it such a special festival and we discuss their latest book The Death Of Shame. To listen: podfollow.com/quick-book-r...