An evening with Alexander is an event of pure delight. Join the world-famous author and raconteur as he discusses 25 years of the No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency, the latest happenings in the world’s longest running serial novel- 44 Scotland Street, and his new poetry collection, I Think of You. Hosted by Books on the […]

Celebrating at the great Cheltenham Literary Festival. The residents of 44 Scotland Street in Edinburgh come to life in Alexander McCall Smith’s gently satirical, wonderfully perceptive serial novels. Anna Marshall has ransacked their pages (and cupboards) for her cookbook, so you can eat like your favourite characters. Join them for afternoon tea with a twist in Cheltenham as […]

Join Alexander McCall Smith for a special reading and book-signing event at the Woodstock Bookshop. For more information or to pre-order books please visit https://www.woodstockbookshop.co.uk/alexander-mccall-smith

Celebrating in Wimbledon, London Alexander McCall Smith’s much loved character Precious Ramotswe first came to life on the pages of The No.1 Ladies’ Detective Agency 25 years ago. Join us as we celebrate this global success. Alexander gives us insights into his writing career and a glimpse of the many series that have been published in the […]

We welcome the return of Alexander McCall Smith, one of the world’s most prolific and popular authors, whose The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency alone has sold 25 million copies in English and been translated into 46 languages. This year we will gain an insight into The Stellar Debut of Galactica McFee, the 17th volume […]

Enjoy a delicious dinner in the scenic surroundings of the Western Isles Hotel while being entertained by world-renowned raconteur Alexander McCall Smith. Tickets and information here: https://westoversea.co.uk/event/dinner-and-conversation-with-alexander-mccall-smith/

Join Alexander McCall Smith as he dissects his latest books and the eating habits of Edinburgh’s glitterati with Anna Marshall, author of The 44 Scotland Street Cookbook, over a glass of wine. For tickets and information visit: https://westoversea.co.uk/event/meet-alexander-mccall-smith-and-anna-marshall/

Join world-wide bestselling author Alexander McCall Smith and local cookbook writer Anna Marshall in conversation to celebrate Alexander’s many literary achievements and Anna’s new 44 Scotland Street Cookbook. With this delightful cookbook readers can immerse themselves in the world of Edinburgh’s New Town and recreate some of their favourite characters’ signature dishes: enjoy Bertie’s much-loved […]

Join world-wide bestselling author Alexander McCall Smith and local cookbook writer Anna Marshall for an afternoon of literary and culinary delight, as they discuss Alexander’s many series of novels, and Anna’s new 44 Scotland Street Cookbook. Food samples will be available for audience members to taste. Books will be available to purchase at the event […]

Join us for an evening with a titan of Scottish writing, Alexander McCall Smith. He’ll be talking about his many years as an author, his fantastic books, and his incredible life. Also joining us is cookery writer Anna Marshall, who has recently published The 44 Scotland Street Cookbook! This delightful cookbook means that readers can […]