Edinburgh Book Festival

Paul Mason, appearing at the Edinburgh International Book Festival to promote the paperback edition of his…
Chef Mark Greenaway strides on to the platform as if ready to give us a cookery demonstration but he is here…
Although not quite as common a surname in Scotland as it once was, Flemings can still be found in telephone…
Melvyn Bragg was introduced to the audience as someone who was well known as a broadcaster - working both for…
Alan Taylor has a long history as a journalist with The Scotsman, where he rose to be the deputy and then…
Jonathan Dimbleby had Magnus Linklater in the chair for this Experian event looking at 'Where World War Two…
Political scientist Matthew Goodwin introduced his book "UKIP" by explaining that the book really came about…
With a hearty Edinburgh reception, Sir Vincent (Vince) Cable took his seat with Phil Harding who was in the…
Ruby Wax came into the auditorium to resounding applause and clearly revelled in the very supportive welcome…
Tom Devine, doyen of Scottish historians, was at the Edinburgh International Book Festival to talk about his…
Ruth Dudley Edwards appeared at the Edinburgh International Book Festival to promote ‘The Seven; The Lives…
Obviously well known to British audiences, Erica Jong was joined stage by Ruth Wishart who acted as chair for…