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News

Alexander McCall Smith- In the Footsteps of Mma Ramotswe

Date Published: 19th March 2026

Alexander McCall Smith has recently returned from another pilgrimage to Botswana, where he immersed himself in the vibrant culture and stunning landscapes that continue to inspire his beloved No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency series. He spent time with the warm and fascinating people, and explored the picturesque places that bring his stories to life. Here […]

Wildlife of Botswana – with Alexander McCall Smith

Date Published: 18th March 2026

Days 8 – 11 Wildlife of Botswana Photographs courtesy of Mats Ögren Wanger. Towards the end of their stay in Botswana. Alexander and readers from around the world, took some time on Nxamaseri Island – boating, fishing and birdwatching. Nxamaseri is not a big game viewing area. Instead it is all about enjoying the beautiful […]

Alexander returns to Botswana Elephant Havens

Date Published: 10th March 2026

Day 6 Botswana Elephant Havens An adventure in Botswana would not be complete without a visit to the Elephant Havens, a sanctuary on the edge of the Okavango Delta dedicated to rescuing and rehabilitating orphaned elephants. This is a charity that Alexander is very happy to support. The activity of the team there is to […]

Events

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.