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Lay of the Last Minstrel

Pictured on the steps of Harmony House; the cast and director of 'The Lay of the Last Minstrel'.

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Event Spotlight - Tom Holland

We’re delighted to welcome Tom back to Melrose to talk about his controversial new book on the origins and early principles of Islam - In the Shadow of the Sword…

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Event Spotlight - Huw Lewis-Jones

'Everest will always represent the ultimate challenge for humankind', so says Dr Huw Lewis-Jones, who's stunning new book featuring the photographs of George Lowe, celebrates the 60th anniversary of the conquest of Everest...

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Event Spotlight - John Sessions

John Sessions – a man of many faces! Which one will he bring to the stage in Melrose this year…

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Event Spotlight - Penny Junor

Join us on Sunday June 16 to hear Penny Junor talk about her latest biography, 'Prince William: Born to be King', a fascinating study of our future King and those around him...

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Event Spotlight - Kate Mosse

A first time visitor to Melrose, we’re delighted to welcome Kate Mosse to the Festival to talk about the final novel in her Languedoc trilogy, Citadel, her work, life and literature…

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Event Spotlight - Sam Leith

You Talkin’ To Me? Is Sam Leith’s superb account of the art of rhetoric. So what is rhetoric? Well, it’s all about words and how we use them – rhetoric is language at play; language plus...

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Event Spotlight - Phyllida Law

Phyllida Law is one of Scotland’s best actresses, and also mother to actresses Emma and Sophie Thompson. She has recently taken to writing and How Many Camels are there in Holland? is her second book…

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Latest News

  • And we're under way...
    And we're under way...

    Well, day one is over! The sun shone, the rain stayed away and the performers were in fulsome voice.  Peter Alliss kicked off the Festival with a packed house of enthusiastic fans who were very keen to have a chat and get their books signed.

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  • The Lay of the Last Minstrel: The story so far...
    The Lay of the Last Minstrel: The story so far...

    Anticipation is growing surrounding the production of Walter Scott’s epic poem, ‘Lay of the last Minstrel’, which will take place at 4.00pm on Saturday 15th June. Our stellar cast comprises Joanna Lumley, David Robb, Briony McRoberts and Michael Mackenzie, it’s sure to be a captivating session...

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  • New Event - Britain's Last Frontier with Alistair Moffat & James Naughtie
    New Event - Britain's Last Frontier with Alistair Moffat & James Naughtie

    A late addition to our programme see's Alistair Moffat and James Naughie talk about their shared fascination for Britain’s Last Frontier, the Highland Line...

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  • Live Streaming - Neil Oliver
    Live Streaming - Neil Oliver

    Tickets for Neil Oliver have just sold out, but no fear, all is not lost! Even though we’re completely sold out in the Festival Marquee, it’s still possible to enjoy this event, as we will be live-streaming it to The Davidson Chalmers Storytelling Tent, within Harmony Garden...

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  • Family Book Festival Programme Update
    Family Book Festival Programme Update

    In a change to the previously listed event (Annabel Pitcher and Eleanor Updale) we’re thrilled to welcome former Children’s Laureate, Anne Fine, to team up with fellow award-winning author Eleanor Updale as they discuss their latest books for young adults...                                                                  

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  • Live Streaming of Events
    Live Streaming of Events

    Tickets are selling fast! We have 4 events sold out at this point, but do not fear, we will be live streaming 3 of them from marquees within Harmony Garden, for tickets click on the names... Joanna Lumley - Stella Rimington - Hilary Mantel

  • Follow our Authors on Twitter!
    Follow our Authors on Twitter!

    We've searched through the programme and trawled through the Twittersphere to see which of our authors are tweeting - click their names on the list and you can follow them too! Let us know if you come across anyone we've missed!

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