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Thu 17 Sep
Rachel Sermanni & Lucie Hendry | Auditorium
20:00 - 22:00
Doors Open 19:30
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Thu 17 Sep
Rachel Sermanni & Lucie Hendry | Auditorium
20:00 - 22:00
Doors Open 19:30
The Birnam Book Festival showcases literature from Scotland and beyond in our beautiful corner of Perthshire, nestled among hills and woodlands by the great River Tay. From William Shakespeare and John Ruskin to Beatrix Potter, this area features strongly in literary history, and also captivates contemporary authors, poets, songwriters, and artists.
Our book festival is an inclusive event for all ages, with workshops, lively discussions, inspiring authors, and great music. A warm welcome awaits you.
Find out more and view the full programme at: www.birnambookfestival.co.uk and follow us for the latest festival news via our social media channels @birnambookfest
Book your tickets online at birnamarts.com or in person at the Birnam Arts Box Office. A £1 booking fee applies to all tickets (except free events). Visit the festival bookshop and signing table all weekend in Birnam Arts Reading Room.
Birnam Book Festival events are held in: Birnam Arts & Conference Centre, Station Road, Birnam Dunkeld PH8 0DS
Supported by Glen Glack Cabins, J&H Mitchell Solicitors, Atholl Estates, and Aran Bakery
Toast the festival’s return and meet patron Jamie Jauncey, celebrating the paperback release of his acclaimed memoir Don Roberto, The Adventure of Being Cunninghame Graham.
with Jamie Jauncey
We launch the festival with the latest in a darkly funny Tartan Noir series set in Edinburgh. The stakes are higher than ever for the Skelf women, who run the family businesses as private investigators and undertakers.
Grab a complementary cuppa and a pastry in the company of a ‘brunch’ of fine Scottish poets who ease us into the festival weekend.
Explore ideas and discuss book recommendations on nature, climate science, the environment, and the cli-fi genre.
with Johannah Randall
The Scottish chef, food writer, and broadcaster brings people together through the joy of food.
with Steph Handa
Set in Orkney during WW2, an evacuee investigates the secrets and magical folklore surrounding a mysterious lighthouse.
with Gabriella Bennett
Celebrate the launch of Fiona’s latest novel. From Shetland to Norway, this is a story of love, loss, hope, and family spanning six decades.
with Will Stockham of Dunkeld Whisky Box
Join us for a distinctive blend of malt and murder from author Natalie, an Accredited Whisky Ambassador, joined by Will, our resident expert in all matters malt.
with Fiona Ritchie
Explore how communities are transforming our idea of home with this globe-trotting journalist and author. Gabriella investigates remarkable urban solutions and spaces that embrace the challenges of contemporary living. Expect lots of lively Q&A.
with Martin Hadden of Birnam CD
For our signature Saturday night blend of words and music, film-maker and author Grant McPhee chronicles the transformation of the Scottish Indie music scene through the ‘90s, chatting about how Scotland rebuilt its contemporary musical landscape.
with Debra Murphy
Children and their carers will love this creative storytelling workshop, exploring the magical adventures of Florence, the black and white Border Collie. Join us to help create Florence’s next adventure: in Birnam and Dunkeld!
Don’t miss a chance to join the festival illustrator to draw, paint, scribble, glue, and stamp as we create a community artwork of Beatrix Potter’s Birnam woodlands, above and below ground!
Interactive session encouraging parents, carers and children to share stories and rhymes.
Meet Velda the Awesomest Viking in her latest fierce and funny adventure, this time to track down a magical unicorn horn.
Stories are healing, sometimes for their writers. Hear how a Dalguise puppy walked beside Debra as she recovered from life-saving surgery - physically, emotionally, and spiritually - offering companionship and fierce loyalty.
Sgeulachd Pheadair Rabaid (The Tale of Peter Rabbit) and other stories told in Gaelic.
Step into the enchanting world of Beatrix Potter through original songs, written by pupils from the Royal School of Dunkeld.
with Maria Navarro Pimentel
Working with community Writer in Residence Elizabeth Kostova of Asheville, North Carolina, children at the Royal School of Dunkeld wrote World Book Day poetry about the River Tay.
with Fiona Valpy
In her first novel for adults, the award-winning children’s author shares a Scottish folklore-inspired tale set at Hogmanay.
with patrons, sponsors, Birnam Arts partners, and festival friends
Join us to reflect on our 5th Birnam Book Festival.
Box Office
Open periodically throughout the week | Book online 24/7
Cafe
Daily | 09:00 - 17:00
Compact Arts & Conference Centre, it is also the exhibition centre for Beatrix Potter with an adjacent themed garden. The centre has a cafe with indoor / outdoor seating areas. Throughout the year the arts centre hosts a variety of different acts, shows, talks & exhibitions.
Simon Hawkes | Google Reviews
Welcome to Birnam Arts, a boutique multi-purpose arts, conferencing and entertainment venue.
Pop in to the Foyer Cafe for breakfast, grab a delicious coffee with a selection of our homemade baking or enjoy a light lunch whilst browsing on the free WiFi. Wander upstairs to view the latest of our monthly art exhibitions before visiting the world of Beatrix Potter, or the Gift Shop to purchase a special gift for your loved ones or yourself!
What a warm and lovely welcome for this Yorkshire author. Thank you. Birnam Book Festival, author
Rose George | Birnam Book Festival 2018
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Compact Arts & Conference Centre, it is also the exhibition centre for Beatrix Potter with an adjacent themed garden. The centre has a cafe with indoor / outdoor seating areas. Throughout the year the arts centre hosts a variety of different acts, shows, talks & exhibitions.
Simon Hawkes | Google Reviews
Entrance
Kinnaird
Cafe
Beatrix Potter
Shop
Gallery
Studio
Unfortunately our lift is currently out of order, restricting access to our first floor studios and galleries. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. We are working hard to get it back up and running as soon as possible.
If you would like more information or have any questions ahead of your visit, pease email admin@birnamarts.com.
More information on accessibility can be found here.
