McLellan Book Festival
As part of the Arts Festival, the McLellan Book Festival returns to Arran this September!
From poetry and nature writing to historical fiction, memoir, gothic tales and short stories, there’s something for every book lover at this year’s festival.
Join an amazing line-up of writers and storytellers from 4–6th September at Brodick Hall and Corrie & Sannox Village Hall:
There’s also a poetry workshop, the McLellan Poetry Prize Gig and a Book Festival Finale featuring short stories and music.
Tickets are £10 per session or £50 for a festival ticket, with free entry for under-18s and people in full-time education.
Find the full programme, information on the authors, and tickets here https://www.arrantheatreandarts.co.uk/mclellan-book-festival
Friday 4th September: Corrie Hall 7.30pm
McLellan Poetry Prize Gig with readings from this year’s judge, Gerda Stevenson and prize winners.
Music with Heather McLeod and Mark Harwood.
Admission £10 (Under 18s free)
Saturday 5th September: Corrie Hall 11am-3pm
Poetry Workshop with Gerda Stevenson.
Admission £20.00 – to take part please book with Cicely Gill (cicelym39@gmail.com)
Saturday 5th September: Brodick Hall
11am–12pm: Jim Crumley
1.30pm–2.30pm: Ajay Close
3.30pm–5.30pm: Andrew Greig and Lesley Glaister
7.30pm–8.30pm: Sally Magnusson and Kirsty Wark
Sunday 6th September: Brodick Hall
2pm-3pm: Amy Liptrot
4pm-5pm: M.K. Hardy
7.30pm–9.30pm: Book Festival Finale. Short Stories and Music with Brean Hammond, John Inglis, Tim Pomeroy and Keith Robertson
Tickets: Admission price is £10.00 per session but a Festival Ticket is £50.00.This covers entrance to all Book Festival events from Friday 4th – Sunday 6th September. Entrance free to under 18s and those in full time education.
Tickets available online on Ticket Source here and at the door.
