Beyond Borders International Festival of Literature and Thought 2015

Whether it is to meet an author, watch a debate, view an exhibition, walk the grounds of Traquair house or cycle the banks of the River Tweed, join fellow literary lovers at Innerleithenl to engage with a host of international writers, artists and diplomats, and take part in a discussion of the most pressing issues of our time. Engage with unique stories and perspectives and join the debate at the Beyond Borders International Festival.

The festival also includes a book tent where visitors have the opportunity to buy books, take part in book signings and meet guest authors.

When? 26 - 28 August 2016

Where? Traquair House, Innerleithen, Scotland

Who? TBA

Website? Beyond Borders

Twitter? @beyondborders_

Facebook? Beyond Borders

Festival Director? 2015 - Mark Muller Stuart QC

Past Festivals? Established in 2010

2015 - speakers included First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, Scottish Conservative Leader Ruth Davidson, Alex Salmond MP and foreign correspondent Janine di Giovanni. We also welcome back BBIF regulars such as Allan Little, Jim Naughtie and William Dalrymple.

Previous speakers have included award-winning author and adventurer Justin Marozzi, writer and historian William Dalrymple, Commonwealth Secretary General Kamalesh Sharma and Ugandan born columnist and author Yasmin Alibhai-Brown amongst others.

About Beyond Borders Scotland

Beyond Borders Scotland is a not-for profit organisation, dedicated to facilitating dialogue and international cultural exchange. Beyond Borders works through several mediums - literature, arts, film, politics and dialogue - to harness Scotland's unique heritage to provide a platform to cultural leaders from around the world to exchange experiences, in an effort to promote understanding and help reduce conflict. It seeks to facilitate rather than prescribe its cultural output.