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A website from @publishingscotland.bsky.social dedicated to championing the best new writing in Scotland.
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It's time to Celebrate the latest BooksfromScotland issue!
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Thanks for your contributions @birlinn.bsky.social @mcnidderandgrace.bsky.social @faberbooks.bsky.social @bwpublishing.bsky.social @canongate.co.uk @florisbooks.bsky.social & more!
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Thanks for your contributions @birlinn.bsky.social @mcnidderandgrace.bsky.social @faberbooks.bsky.social @bwpublishing.bsky.social @canongate.co.uk @florisbooks.bsky.social & more!
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Tonight! It's the last event of the year for Waterstones West End and it's going to be a cracker, with 4/5ths of the @bloodyscotland.bsky.social Debut Prize shortlist in conversation with Susie from the @inmygoodbookspod.bsky.social!
November 26, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Tonight! It's the last event of the year for Waterstones West End and it's going to be a cracker, with 4/5ths of the @bloodyscotland.bsky.social Debut Prize shortlist in conversation with Susie from the @inmygoodbookspod.bsky.social!
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Closing today! This is the last one of 2025 so get those pitches in ✍🏿 scottishbpocwritersnetwork.org/call-for-blo...
Call for Blog Pitches! – for December 2025-February 2026 - Scottish BPOC Writers Network
Upcoming paid opportunities for writers of colour in Scotland to contribute to our blog!
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November 26, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Closing today! This is the last one of 2025 so get those pitches in ✍🏿 scottishbpocwritersnetwork.org/call-for-blo...
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Delighted that my debut novel will be published by Polygon in 2027 💘
November 22, 2025 at 8:04 AM
Delighted that my debut novel will be published by Polygon in 2027 💘
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News! We are launching a 404 Ink Bursary to pay it forward to small presses. We will also run a crowdfunder to give away more.
We are ALSO releasing one last book. Royalties from this are pledged to match-fund more small press support.
You can pre-order now: www.404ink.com/store/p/inkl...
We are ALSO releasing one last book. Royalties from this are pledged to match-fund more small press support.
You can pre-order now: www.404ink.com/store/p/inkl...
ANNOUNCING: PUBLISHER NOT FOUND - our final book and the 404 Ink Bursary, coming 2026.
We will be launching the bursary with an initial £3,000 pledged from us towards small press projects. We are also publishing PUBLISHER NOT FOUND, a behind the scenes look at 404.
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We will be launching the bursary with an initial £3,000 pledged from us towards small press projects. We are also publishing PUBLISHER NOT FOUND, a behind the scenes look at 404.
www.404ink.com/blog/publish...
404 Ink co-founders launch new book and industry fundraiser for small presses — 404 Ink
404 Ink to publish one final book as part of small press fundraiser, launching in 2026.
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November 20, 2025 at 11:56 AM
News! We are launching a 404 Ink Bursary to pay it forward to small presses. We will also run a crowdfunder to give away more.
We are ALSO releasing one last book. Royalties from this are pledged to match-fund more small press support.
You can pre-order now: www.404ink.com/store/p/inkl...
We are ALSO releasing one last book. Royalties from this are pledged to match-fund more small press support.
You can pre-order now: www.404ink.com/store/p/inkl...
Head over to BfS for a round up of some of the best Scots & Gaelic books to be released in the second half of 2025!
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Winter Round Up of New Scots and Gaelic Books - Books from Scotland
'what would happen if someone really scrieved in thir ane langwij / didn't turn on their mouth lit it wis a loch tae be drained.'
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November 26, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Head over to BfS for a round up of some of the best Scots & Gaelic books to be released in the second half of 2025!
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Really fab to be at the Scottish Christmas Book Fair for #bookweekscotland today @booksfromscotland.bsky.social, doing a signing and chatting to readers with @lunapress.bsky.social! Great to be surrounded by such a vibrant Scottish book scene - thanks to the organisers for having me! ✨️🏴💙
November 22, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Really fab to be at the Scottish Christmas Book Fair for #bookweekscotland today @booksfromscotland.bsky.social, doing a signing and chatting to readers with @lunapress.bsky.social! Great to be surrounded by such a vibrant Scottish book scene - thanks to the organisers for having me! ✨️🏴💙
Look! We've made the New Town Church in George Street, Edinburgh, all festive for you for The Scottish Christmas Book Fair! We'd love to see you there! 🎄🎄🎄
We're ready for you! We hope to see you tomorrow and Saturday! Come to #Edinburgh to start your Christmas shopping!
#BookWeekScotland
#BookWeekScotland
November 20, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Look! We've made the New Town Church in George Street, Edinburgh, all festive for you for The Scottish Christmas Book Fair! We'd love to see you there! 🎄🎄🎄
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This is where I'll be, this Saturday, at 11 til 1.1.30 am, surrounded by books and signing pens (and mince pies, apparently) #Edinburgh #signedbooks
Come find us at the Scottish Christmas Book Fair on Friday 21st and Saturday 22nd November!🎄
We'll have lots of fabulous books and jigsaws for you to browse! Plus, a stellar line up of creatives will be signing their books ✍️
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@publishingscotland.bsky.social
We'll have lots of fabulous books and jigsaws for you to browse! Plus, a stellar line up of creatives will be signing their books ✍️
www.publishingscotla...
@publishingscotland.bsky.social
November 18, 2025 at 3:50 PM
This is where I'll be, this Saturday, at 11 til 1.1.30 am, surrounded by books and signing pens (and mince pies, apparently) #Edinburgh #signedbooks
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The Scottish Christmas Book Fair is nearly upon us! Start your Christmas shopping with us at the New Town Church in George Street, Edinburgh!
More info here: www.publishingscotland.org/event/scotti...
More info here: www.publishingscotland.org/event/scotti...
It's #BookWeekScotland! We're really looking forward to seeing you at our Scottish Christmas Book Fair! The New Town Church in George Street, Edinburgh will be FULL of booky delights!
@scottishbooktrust.bsky.social @creativescots.bsky.social
@scottishbooktrust.bsky.social @creativescots.bsky.social
November 18, 2025 at 2:15 PM
The Scottish Christmas Book Fair is nearly upon us! Start your Christmas shopping with us at the New Town Church in George Street, Edinburgh!
More info here: www.publishingscotland.org/event/scotti...
More info here: www.publishingscotland.org/event/scotti...
It's #BookWeekScotland! We're really looking forward to seeing you at our Scottish Christmas Book Fair! The New Town Church in George Street, Edinburgh will be FULL of booky delights!
@scottishbooktrust.bsky.social @creativescots.bsky.social
@scottishbooktrust.bsky.social @creativescots.bsky.social
November 18, 2025 at 11:43 AM
It's #BookWeekScotland! We're really looking forward to seeing you at our Scottish Christmas Book Fair! The New Town Church in George Street, Edinburgh will be FULL of booky delights!
@scottishbooktrust.bsky.social @creativescots.bsky.social
@scottishbooktrust.bsky.social @creativescots.bsky.social
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Come to Edinburgh on the 21 & 22 November for The Scottish Christmas Book Fair at the New Town Church, George Street!
🎄There will be fabulous publishers!
🎄There will be fabulous books!
🎄There will be fabulous authors!
🎄There will be free mulled wine, mince pies & chocolate!
🎄There will be fabulous publishers!
🎄There will be fabulous books!
🎄There will be fabulous authors!
🎄There will be free mulled wine, mince pies & chocolate!
This time next week we hope all the nation's book lovers come to the New Town Church in George Street, Edinburgh for The Scottish Christmas Book Fair!
Can't wait to see you there!
#bookweekscotland
Can't wait to see you there!
#bookweekscotland
November 14, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Come to Edinburgh on the 21 & 22 November for The Scottish Christmas Book Fair at the New Town Church, George Street!
🎄There will be fabulous publishers!
🎄There will be fabulous books!
🎄There will be fabulous authors!
🎄There will be free mulled wine, mince pies & chocolate!
🎄There will be fabulous publishers!
🎄There will be fabulous books!
🎄There will be fabulous authors!
🎄There will be free mulled wine, mince pies & chocolate!
This time next week we hope all the nation's book lovers come to the New Town Church in George Street, Edinburgh for The Scottish Christmas Book Fair!
Can't wait to see you there!
#bookweekscotland
Can't wait to see you there!
#bookweekscotland
November 14, 2025 at 2:24 PM
This time next week we hope all the nation's book lovers come to the New Town Church in George Street, Edinburgh for The Scottish Christmas Book Fair!
Can't wait to see you there!
#bookweekscotland
Can't wait to see you there!
#bookweekscotland
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I'm delighted with this in-depth, beautifully written review of Blurred Faces from David Robinson for @booksfromscotland.bsky.social "Radcliffe writes with an enviably economical and engaging style." Thank you so much! Link here: booksfromscotland.com/2025/11/davi... @fairlightbooks.bsky.social
David Robinson Reviews: Blurred Faces by Allan Radcliffe - Books from Scotland
'Radcliffe writes with an enviably economical and engaging style.'
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November 14, 2025 at 1:42 PM
I'm delighted with this in-depth, beautifully written review of Blurred Faces from David Robinson for @booksfromscotland.bsky.social "Radcliffe writes with an enviably economical and engaging style." Thank you so much! Link here: booksfromscotland.com/2025/11/davi... @fairlightbooks.bsky.social
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“While I knew they developed a friendship, I didn’t realise just how much the friendship with Stevenson meant to Barrie”
—Michael Shaw brings together correspondence between two famous Scottish writers – via @booksfromscotland.bsky.social
#BookologyThursday 💙📚
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—Michael Shaw brings together correspondence between two famous Scottish writers – via @booksfromscotland.bsky.social
#BookologyThursday 💙📚
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A Friendship in Letters - Books from Scotland
'I was struck by just how fun, playful and jesting Barrie was. And while I knew they developed a friendship, I didn’t realise just how much the friendship with Stevenson meant to Barrie.'
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November 13, 2025 at 1:51 PM
“While I knew they developed a friendship, I didn’t realise just how much the friendship with Stevenson meant to Barrie”
—Michael Shaw brings together correspondence between two famous Scottish writers – via @booksfromscotland.bsky.social
#BookologyThursday 💙📚
booksfromscotland.com/2020/11/a-fr...
—Michael Shaw brings together correspondence between two famous Scottish writers – via @booksfromscotland.bsky.social
#BookologyThursday 💙📚
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Happy publication day to @allanradcliffe.bsky.social! Head over to BooksfromScotland for a review of Blurred Faces!
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David Robinson Reviews: Blurred Faces by Allan Radcliffe - Books from Scotland
'Radcliffe writes with an enviably economical and engaging style.'
booksfromscotland.com
November 13, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Happy publication day to @allanradcliffe.bsky.social! Head over to BooksfromScotland for a review of Blurred Faces!
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📚 Meet the author!
Join us Sat 22 Nov, 2:30pm for a book signing with Gillebrìde Mac ‘IlleMhaoil, translator of our #Gaelic favourites An Tìgear a Thàinig gu Dinneir & more! 🐅✨
Part of the festive @publishingscotland.bsky.social #ScottishChristmasBookFair 🎄
Join us Sat 22 Nov, 2:30pm for a book signing with Gillebrìde Mac ‘IlleMhaoil, translator of our #Gaelic favourites An Tìgear a Thàinig gu Dinneir & more! 🐅✨
Part of the festive @publishingscotland.bsky.social #ScottishChristmasBookFair 🎄
November 12, 2025 at 8:40 AM
📚 Meet the author!
Join us Sat 22 Nov, 2:30pm for a book signing with Gillebrìde Mac ‘IlleMhaoil, translator of our #Gaelic favourites An Tìgear a Thàinig gu Dinneir & more! 🐅✨
Part of the festive @publishingscotland.bsky.social #ScottishChristmasBookFair 🎄
Join us Sat 22 Nov, 2:30pm for a book signing with Gillebrìde Mac ‘IlleMhaoil, translator of our #Gaelic favourites An Tìgear a Thàinig gu Dinneir & more! 🐅✨
Part of the festive @publishingscotland.bsky.social #ScottishChristmasBookFair 🎄
We'll be there, the publishers will be there, the authors will be there (see below 👇👇👇). . . We hope you'll be there too!
It's coming! The Scottish Christmas Book Fair!
Incl. @mbaillie.bsky.social @taylor-strickland.bsky.social @michlsloan.bsky.social @christinariley.bsky.social @elisecillustration.com @gillianshirreffs.bsky.social @writercatherine.bsky.social & more!
www.publishingscotland.org/event/scotti...
Incl. @mbaillie.bsky.social @taylor-strickland.bsky.social @michlsloan.bsky.social @christinariley.bsky.social @elisecillustration.com @gillianshirreffs.bsky.social @writercatherine.bsky.social & more!
www.publishingscotland.org/event/scotti...
November 12, 2025 at 2:01 PM
We'll be there, the publishers will be there, the authors will be there (see below 👇👇👇). . . We hope you'll be there too!
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Very much looking forward to this! 🎄
Publishing Scotland are hosting the Christmas Book Fair in Book Week Scotland. @georgepaterson.bsky.social and @gillianshirreffs.bsky.social will both be signing their books. It's the perfect opportunity to buy Into Books titles to gift this Christmas!
www.publishingscotland.org/event/scotti...
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Scottish Christmas Book Fair | Publishing Scotland
Publishing Scotland will host a Scottish Christmas Book Fair during Book Week Scotland. You have the chance to speak to publishers, meet authors, get your books signed, and enjoy FREE mulled wine and ...
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November 6, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Very much looking forward to this! 🎄
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👉 I'll be at the Scottish Christmas Book Fair on 21 Nov in Edinburgh with many fine authors and publishers. Come say hello, get a book signed 📚🎅👇
Announcing the Scottish Christmas Book Fair!
* The perfect occasion for Christmas gift shopping
* All your favourite genres for adults & children
* Chat with Scotland’s indie publishers & meet their authors
See below for who'll be there!
www.publishingscotland.org/event/scotti...
* The perfect occasion for Christmas gift shopping
* All your favourite genres for adults & children
* Chat with Scotland’s indie publishers & meet their authors
See below for who'll be there!
www.publishingscotland.org/event/scotti...
November 10, 2025 at 8:27 AM
👉 I'll be at the Scottish Christmas Book Fair on 21 Nov in Edinburgh with many fine authors and publishers. Come say hello, get a book signed 📚🎅👇
The Scottish Christmas Book Fair is coming! Come one come all to the New Town Church on 21 and 22 November!
#bookweekscotland
#bookweekscotland
Scottish Christmas Book Fair
George Street, Edinburgh
Fri 21 & Sat 22 Nov
* The perfect occasion for Christmas gift shopping
* All your favourite genres for adults & children
* Chat with Scotland’s indie publishers & meet their authors
www.publishingscotland.org/event/scotti...
George Street, Edinburgh
Fri 21 & Sat 22 Nov
* The perfect occasion for Christmas gift shopping
* All your favourite genres for adults & children
* Chat with Scotland’s indie publishers & meet their authors
www.publishingscotland.org/event/scotti...
November 10, 2025 at 5:13 PM
The Scottish Christmas Book Fair is coming! Come one come all to the New Town Church on 21 and 22 November!
#bookweekscotland
#bookweekscotland
Two weeks to go! We hope to see you there - there will be lots and lots of booky goodies!
Announcing the Scottish Christmas Book Fair!
* The perfect occasion for Christmas gift shopping
* All your favourite genres for adults & children
* Chat with Scotland’s indie publishers & meet their authors
See below for who'll be there!
www.publishingscotland.org/event/scotti...
* The perfect occasion for Christmas gift shopping
* All your favourite genres for adults & children
* Chat with Scotland’s indie publishers & meet their authors
See below for who'll be there!
www.publishingscotland.org/event/scotti...
November 6, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Two weeks to go! We hope to see you there - there will be lots and lots of booky goodies!
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It's publication day TOMORROW! So last chance to enter this preorder giveaway! 👇🏽
🌊IT'S PRE ORDER GIVEAWAY TIME!!🌊
It's 6 weeks til THE SALT ORACLE is unleashed!
To celebrate, anyone who sends proof of a pre order will be in with a chance of winning 1 of 10 sets of these gorgeous oracle cards & a signed bookplate!
geni.us/saltorac
@solarisbooks.bsky.social
It's 6 weeks til THE SALT ORACLE is unleashed!
To celebrate, anyone who sends proof of a pre order will be in with a chance of winning 1 of 10 sets of these gorgeous oracle cards & a signed bookplate!
geni.us/saltorac
@solarisbooks.bsky.social
November 5, 2025 at 10:24 AM
It's publication day TOMORROW! So last chance to enter this preorder giveaway! 👇🏽
Who's for a bit of derring-do this morning? Head over to BfS for a sample of Alfred Buckham's amazing aerial photography as published by @nationalgalleries.bsky.social!
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Alfred Buckham: Daredevil Photographer - Books from Scotland
'ALFRED BUCKHAM (1879–1956) was a daredevil photographer. A maverick of early aviation, he created his own unique style of photography by combining daring exploits in the air with innovation in the da...
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November 5, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Who's for a bit of derring-do this morning? Head over to BfS for a sample of Alfred Buckham's amazing aerial photography as published by @nationalgalleries.bsky.social!
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Join us and our Scottish colleagues for this fabulous event in the heart of Edinburgh! Let's celebrate #BookWeekScotland together! Our very own @lyndseycroal.bsky.social will be signing Dark Crescent on the Saturday at 1.30PM: don't miss it! @waterstones.bsky.social @booksfromscotland.bsky.social
October 31, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Join us and our Scottish colleagues for this fabulous event in the heart of Edinburgh! Let's celebrate #BookWeekScotland together! Our very own @lyndseycroal.bsky.social will be signing Dark Crescent on the Saturday at 1.30PM: don't miss it! @waterstones.bsky.social @booksfromscotland.bsky.social
Get these dates in your diary, and we hope to see you there!
Announcing the Scottish Christmas Book Fair!
* The perfect occasion for Christmas gift shopping
* All your favourite genres for adults & children
* Chat with Scotland’s indie publishers & meet their authors
See below for who'll be there!
www.publishingscotland.org/event/scotti...
* The perfect occasion for Christmas gift shopping
* All your favourite genres for adults & children
* Chat with Scotland’s indie publishers & meet their authors
See below for who'll be there!
www.publishingscotland.org/event/scotti...
October 30, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Get these dates in your diary, and we hope to see you there!