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Alexander McCall Smith at Newbattle Abbey College, Edinburgh

Date: 23 April 2026
Venue: Newbattle Abbey College, Newbattle Road, Newbattle, EH22 3LL
Time: 6.30pm

Join worldwide best-selling author, Sir Alexander McCall Smith, for an evening of sheer delight. The master storyteller will entertain you with tales from his many series of books, including the 44 Scotland Street novels and the No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency series. He will also be celebrating the publication of his new poetry collection, The […]

Alexander McCall Smith at Hexham Book Festival

Date: 25 April 2026
Venue: Theatre, Queen's Hall, Hexham
Time: 11,00am

A Hexham Book Festival favourite returns! Alexander McCall Smith is a prolific writer, and master storyteller, and we’re delighted he’ll be joining us to talk about his new novels – including books in the Scotland Street and No1 Ladies’ Detective Agency series – as well as sharing some of his poetry. Chaired by Claire Malcolm Tickets and information here.