Inverness Book Festival

What? Now safely ensconced in its new family friendly summer holiday slot, and under the direction of local book buff Brid McKibben, the Inverness Book Festival will build on the successes of previous years. Expect the usual mix of local authors, Scottish and UK writers and surprise guests.

Add to that, even more stuff for kids, including the brilliant Bookbug Rhymetimes and daily activities run by our Arts Ed gang and you've got a recipe for happy, contented readers, big or small.

When? August

Where? Inverness, Highlands of Scotland

Who? 2012 TBA

Past Festivals? In 2011 - Christopher Brookmyre, Tom Renouf, Andy Wightman, Louise Welsh, John Eunson.

Authors over the five days holding events have included: G.P.Taylor, Katie Grant, Kenneth White, Cameron McNeish, Emma Wood, Des Dillon, Lin Anderson, Stuart MacBride, Shirley Spear, Melvin Burgess, Lance Price, Ewan Morrison, Scoular Anderson, Tom Devine, A-L Kennedy and Iain Banks.

Festival Website? www.invernessbookfestival.co.uk