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Heidi Talbot at Birnam Arts
Thu 29 Oct
Heidi Talbot | Auditorium
20:00 - 22:00
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Birnam Book Festival at Birnam Arts

Birnam Book Festival

23 Oct - 25 Oct 2026
Various | Auditorium
Our book festival is an inclusive event for all ages, with workshops, lively discussions, inspiring authors, and great music. A warm welcome awaits you.
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Festival Welcome at Birnam Arts

Festival Welcome


Part of Birnam Book Festival

Fri 23 Oct 2026
18:30 - 19:20 | Reading Room
Toast the festival’s return and meet patron Jamie Jauncey, celebrating the paperback release of his acclaimed memoir.
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Culture Perth & Kinross presents: Doug Johnstone - Ghost Notes at Birnam Arts

Doug Johnstone - Ghost Notes

with Jamie Jauncey
Part of Birnam Book Festival

Fri 23 Oct 2026
19:30 - 21:30 | Auditorium
We launch the festival with the latest in a darkly funny Tartan Noir series set in Edinburgh.
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Culture Perth & Kinross presents: Climate Fiction Pop-Up Book Club at Birnam Arts

Climate Fiction Pop-Up Book Club


Part of Birnam Book Festival

Sat 24 Oct 2026
11:30 - 12:30 | Studios
Explore ideas and discuss book recommendations on nature, climate science, the environment, and the cli-fi genre.
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Sarah Rankin - Feast and Kith at Birnam Arts

Sarah Rankin - Feast and Kith

with Johannah Randall
Part of Birnam Book Festival

Sat 24 Oct 2026
12:00 - 13:00 | Auditorium
The Scottish chef, food writer, and broadcaster brings people together through the joy of food.
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Fiona Valpy - 'Sisters of the Midnight Sun' Book Launch at Birnam Arts

'Sisters of the Midnight Sun'

with Fiona Valpy and Gabriella Bennett
Part of Birnam Book Festival

Sat 24 Oct 2026
13:40 - 14:40 | Auditorium
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.
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Natalie Jayne Clark - The Malt Whisky Murders at Birnam Arts

'The Malt Whisky Murders'

with Natalie Jayne Clark and Will Stockham of Dunkeld Whisky Box
Part of Birnam Book Festival

Sat 24 Oct 2026
15:00 - 16:00 | Auditorium
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.
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Gabriella Bennett - How To Build A City at Birnam Arts

Gabriella Bennett - How To Build A City

with Fiona Ritchie
Part of Birnam Book Festival

Sat 24 Oct 2026
16:20 - 17:20 | Auditorium
Explore how communities are transforming our idea of home with this globe-trotting journalist and author.
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Grant McPhee - A Scene Within A Scene with Live Music from Lung Leg at Birnam Arts

A Scene Within A Scene

with Grant McPhee, Lung Leg, and Martin Hadden of Birnam CD
Part of Birnam Book Festival

Sat 24 Oct 2026
20:00 - 22:00 | Auditorium
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.
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David MacPhail - Velda and the Wild Unicorn Chase at Birnam Arts

Velda and the Wild Unicorn Chase


Part of Birnam Book Festival

Sun 25 Oct 2026
11:00 - 12:00 | Auditorium
Meet Velda the Awesomest Viking in her latest fierce and funny adventure, this time to track down a magical unicorn horn.
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Tickets for Velda and the Wild Unicorn Chase

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Janis MacKay - On A Northern Shore at Birnam Arts

Janis MacKay - On A Northern Shore

with Fiona Valpy
Part of Birnam Book Festival

Sun 25 Oct 2026
15:15 - 16:15 | Auditorium
In her first novel for adults, the award-winning children’s author shares a Scottish folklore-inspired tale set at Hogmanay.
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Festival Farewell and News! at Birnam Arts

Festival Farewell and News!

with patrons, sponsors, Birnam Arts partners, and festival friends
Part of Birnam Book Festival

Sun 25 Oct 2026
16:15 - 16:45 | Auditorium
Join us to reflect on our 5th Birnam Book Festival.
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Welcome to Birnam Arts, a boutique multi-purpose arts, conferencing and entertainment venue.

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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!

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Beautiful space, lovely people, Beatrix Potter Gardens and a wonderful exhibition "Earthly Walks" by Grigorios Karastamatis until the 18th of July (2021)!

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