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Read more: Every £1 you give today becomes £2 for PBF
Every £1 you give today becomes £2 for PBF
Dear friends of Pentlands Book Festival, Twelve years ago, a small group of us looked around southwest Edinburgh and asked a simple question: why should you have to travel into the city centre for a brilliant author talk, a story-writing competition, or an afternoon with a book you love? So we started something ourselves —…
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Read more: The Pentlands Book Festival Returns for 2026 — Here’s What’s In Store
The Pentlands Book Festival Returns for 2026 — Here’s What’s In Store
We’re delighted to confirm that the Pentlands Book Festival is back for its twelfth year, running from 26 October to 25 November 2026. Once again, we’ll be bringing free author events, community talks and local celebrations of reading to Colinton, Currie, Juniper Green and Balerno — all in partnership with Currie and Colinton Libraries. This…
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Read more: Pentlands Book Festival 2025: Get Your Tickets Now!
Pentlands Book Festival 2025: Get Your Tickets Now!
We’re thrilled to announce that the Pentlands Book Festival (PBF) is back for its eleventh year — and it’s shaping up to be one of our best yet! The 2025 programme is now live on our website, featuring an inspiring line-up of authors, workshops, and literary events for readers of all ages. You can explore…
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Read more: Celebrating the tenth Pentlands Book Festival
Celebrating the tenth Pentlands Book Festival
We’re looking back at the engaging events and wonderful audiences over a period of seven weeks. This year was the tenth year that the Pentlands Book Festival has run. We put on 14 events and over 540 ticket holders came out to support us. The 2024 flyer can be downloaded here if you want a…
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Read more: Alan Bissett Event Rescheduled to 12 December
Alan Bissett Event Rescheduled to 12 December
Hello all. We did not expect to be writing again so soon. Still, we have an important update. We are also including information about how to donate and volunteer. Change of date for Alan Bissett PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE OF DATE FOR ALAN BISSETT TO 12 DECEMBER. STILL TANNERS AT 7.30PM We regret to inform…
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Read more: Pentlands Book Festival: Get Your Tickets Now!
Pentlands Book Festival: Get Your Tickets Now!
October 2024 marks the 20th anniversary of Edinburgh being designated the title of the world’s first UNESCO City of Literature. We are delighted to have been selected to be featured by Forever Edinburgh on their What’s On page. We are celebrating the tenth year of the PBF. Read about the previous nine years to see…
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