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Big Blues Day @ The Ferry From 27/05/2012 12:30:00 - 27/05/2012 12:30:00

15/05/2012 15:55:34

Big Blues Day

Line Up: The Craws, George Lindsay Blues Band, Craig Hughes, Three Card Trick and Little Miss Debby & The Scumbag Boogie Band

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Jesus Christ Superstar @ SECC - Hall 4 From 25/09/2012 20:00:00 - 25/09/2012 20:00:00

15/05/2012 11:49:31

Jesus Christ Superstar

Register below for Pre sale Thursday 17 May 2012 @ 9am

General on sale Friday 18 May 2012 @ 9am

The Really Useful Group and AEG Live today announce the first ever UK arena tour of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s legendary rock classic Jesus Christ Superstar.

Award-winning musical comedian Tim Minchin – also the co-writer of West End smash musical Matilda – is confirmed for the role of ‘Judas Iscariot’. Three million album selling pop icon and former Spice Girl Melanie C will take the only female lead as ‘Mary Magdalene’, and BBC Radio 1’s Breakfast Show host Chris Moyles will make his major stage debut as ‘King Herod’, in what is set to be one of the biggest and most impressive arena tours to hit the UK.

The ITV primetime show ‘Superstar’ will give the UK public the chance to decide who will play the starring role of ‘Jesus’, with a panel of live show judges led by Andrew Lloyd Webber.

Celebrating 40 years since it first opened in London’s West End, the Jesus Christ Superstar arena tour kicks off in London on 21 September before visiting Glasgow, Newcastle, Manchester, Cardiff, Birmingham, Belfast, Dublin, Liverpool and Nottingham. The tour culminates in Sheffield on 21 October.

Andrew Lloyd Webber said:
“Jesus Christ Superstar began life as an album followed by a sell-out arena tour of the US. Our very first show was at the Civic Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where we played to over 13,000 people. Tim and I have always wanted to take Superstar back to its roots and we are both delighted that it will finally play an arena tour in the UK in venues where many of the world’s great rock acts have gone before. We’re thrilled to have such great talent in the cast for the new show – they are all true ambassadors of UK entertainment. The re-mastered album sounds fantastic and we hope that fans both old and new will enjoy it.”

Tim Minchin said:
"As a huge fan of Jesus Christ Superstar, I've always thought it needed 3 key things: a big cast and band; loads of volume; and me playing Judas. I've been in two small productions of the show, and understudied the big man both times. I am really bloody excited about this."

Melanie C said:
"I have been lucky enough to perform at arenas across the globe and to star in London's West End but taking on the role of Mary Magdalene in the incredible Jesus Christ Superstar has to be one my most exciting challenges to date.
I can't wait to take the show to some of my favourite venues in the UK with such a talented and formidable cast including Tim and Chris."

Chris Moyles said:
"To receive a phonecall from Andrew is very cool, but then when he asks you to be in his musical that's pretty amazing and there is only one thing to respond with... And that is yes! Absolutely! My mum’s gonna be well excited!"

The original multi-million selling Jesus Christ Superstar double-album, released in 1970, became a No.1 hit record in the US charts and spawned the live show phenomenon. The album features Ian Gillan as ‘Jesus’, Murray Head as ‘Judas Iscariot’, Mike d’Abo as ‘Herod’ and Yvonne Elliman as ‘Mary Magdalene’, plus legendary rock music session musicians such as Neil Hubbard (Bryan Ferry, BB King, Elton John), Chris Spedding (Roxy Music, John Cale), Alan Spenner (Joe Cocker, Peter Frampton) and Bruce Rowland (Paul McCartney’s Wings, Fairport Convention). The album has been digitally re-mastered and will be released on 16 July through Polydor.

The Jesus Christ Superstar arena tour is a co-production between AEG Live, and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Really Useful Group. ‘Superstar’ is an ITV Studios Production for ITV1. Jesus Christ Superstar the album is released by Polydor, a division of Universal Music.

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Kevin Bridges @ SECC - Clyde Auditorium From 03/10/2012 20:00:00 - 09/11/2012 20:00:00

14/05/2012 17:02:52

Kevin Bridges - 'The Story Continues...' - 2012 Tour

3rd October show in aid of

9th November show in aid of

Kevin Bridges will be returning to road in the Autumn of 2012 with a brand new show called 'The Story Continues...'. The tour will include England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales and will play his home city of Glasgow at the SECC.

Age advisory: Show content may be unsuitable for under 15s – parental guidance advised.

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Ultravox @ SECC - Clyde Auditorium From 07/10/2012 20:00:00 - 07/10/2012 20:00:00

14/05/2012 17:02:21

Ultravox

Register below for Pre sale Thursday 17 May 2012 @ 9am

General on sale Friday 18 May 2012 @ 9am

Ultravox follow the hugely anticipated release of their forthcoming new album ‘Brilliant’ with a UK tour. Starting in Bristol, this will be the first time the band have played live since their ‘Return To Eden’ reformation shows of 2009.

“It’s always such an important part for us, the presentation of the live show, building the environment to play the music in,” explains Midge Ure. “We want to make our take on it as individual and memorable as possible, so that when you walk out of the venue and you put the record on in six months time it takes you right back to the moment when you saw it live on stage.”

The ‘Brilliant’ tour will feature brand new material from the album alongside classic tracks from the band’s hugely influential back catalogue. “We’re cherry picking what will work in the context of a set . There’ll be a good element of the ‘Brilliant’ album played live and we’re really looking forward to taking these songs out on the road.”

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Wild Girls @ The Stirling Highland Hotel From 16/09/2012 12:30:00 - 16/09/2012 12:30:00

14/05/2012 14:46:35

Wild Girls

Despite having had the courage to interview three former UK Prime Ministers, will Craig Robertson venture to ask the question:
Does being female prevent your books becoming too gritty?
Expect him to receive a severe tongue lashing from Karen Campbell and Denise Mina, wild girls of Tartan Noir.

ABOUT THE FESTIVAL
Scottish crime fiction is amongst the best in the world. It is the most popular genre amongst Scottish readers, both in bookshops and in libraries. It generates countless screen adaptations. And yet at present none of our 40-plus literature festivals celebrates it.

Stirling is the natural location for a major new festival, with easy access from Edinburgh and Glasgow and also nearby Falkirk, Linlithgow, and Perth.

Bloody Scotland seeks to build on the existing strengths of Stirling’s own successful Off the Page festival … and to forge something new.

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Once Upon a Crime @ The Stirling Highland Hotel From 16/09/2012 12:30:00 - 16/09/2012 12:30:00

14/05/2012 14:46:13

Once Upon a Crime

Young adult fiction is great and thankfully not just for young adults. Cracking stories, wonderful characters, challenging themes and a wealth of wisdom is in those pages. Hugely popular it attracts all age groups, and makes great movies as well as books.
Join Gillian Phillip, Cathy MacPhail and Helen FitzGerald, writers who have helped make this genre the success story it is.
Event Sponsored by the University of Stirling.

Stirling is the natural location for a major new festival, with easy access from Edinburgh and Glasgow and also nearby Falkirk, Linlithgow, and Perth.

Bloody Scotland seeks to build on the existing strengths of Stirling’s own successful Off the Page festival … and to forge something new.

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Pitch Perfect @ The Stirling Highland Hotel From 16/09/2012 11:00:00 - 16/09/2012 11:00:00

14/05/2012 14:45:48

Pitch Perfect

This event will allow aspiring writers to pitch their crime novel ideas in 100 words to publishers Liz Small of Waverley Books, Rachel Raynor of Transworld, Maxine Hitchcock of Simon & Schuster, and literary agent and chair of Bloody Scotland, Jenny Brown.
The ‘nippy sweeties’ will listen to pitches and decide which ones are most deserving of the terrific prizes on offer for this competition.
To enter, email your novel title and your pitch — in no more than 100 words — to info@bloodyscotland.com
- If selected, you will be invited to pitch to the judges on September 16th. Please note that we can not pay travel or other expenses.

Stirling is the natural location for a major new festival, with easy access from Edinburgh and Glasgow and also nearby Falkirk, Linlithgow, and Perth.

Bloody Scotland seeks to build on the existing strengths of Stirling’s own successful Off the Page festival … and to forge something new.

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Victorian Detectives @ The Stirling Highland Hotel From 16/09/2012 11:00:00 - 16/09/2012 11:00:00

14/05/2012 14:45:26

Victorian Detectives

Merchiston Publishing has recently published Detective McLevy’s Casebook, a new collection of James McLevy’s short stories. His true crime stories of Victorian Edinburgh from a policeman’s perspective are said to have inspired Conan Doyle.
Having written an introduction for the book, Alanna Knight joins David Ashton to discuss McLevy and his contribution to crime writing.

Stirling is the natural location for a major new festival, with easy access from Edinburgh and Glasgow and also nearby Falkirk, Linlithgow, and Perth.

Bloody Scotland seeks to build on the existing strengths of Stirling’s own successful Off the Page festival … and to forge something new.

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The Sherlock Holmes Dinner @ The Stirling Highland Hotel From 15/09/2012 20:30:00 - 15/09/2012 20:30:00

14/05/2012 14:45:06

The Sherlock Holmes Dinner

Alanna Knight requests the pleasure of your presence as we mark the 125th anniversary of the first Sherlock Holmes story.
Join toastmaster and Conan Doyle expert, David Stuart Davies, and a host of our other writers for a celebratory dinner. There’s nothing like a day talking about crime to make one hungry – or, as Holmes himself might say:
When we have finished at the police-station I think that something nutritious at Simpson’s would not be out of place.

Stirling is the natural location for a major new festival, with easy access from Edinburgh and Glasgow and also nearby Falkirk, Linlithgow, and Perth.

Bloody Scotland seeks to build on the existing strengths of Stirling’s own successful Off the Page festival … and to forge something new.

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Bad Boys @ The Stirling Highland Hotel From 15/09/2012 18:30:00 - 15/09/2012 18:30:00

14/05/2012 14:44:29

Bad Boys

Gary Moffat, Craig Robertson and Doug Johnstone are the new bad boys on the block. What will former police officer turned writer, Karen Campbell, do to keep these three bad boys of crime fiction in order?
Come and hear them read excerpts from their latest books on subjects of lawlessness and disorder.

Stirling is the natural location for a major new festival, with easy access from Edinburgh and Glasgow and also nearby Falkirk, Linlithgow, and Perth.

Bloody Scotland seeks to build on the existing strengths of Stirling’s own successful Off the Page festival … and to forge something new.

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True Crime: Stranger than Fiction @ The Stirling Highland Hotel From 15/09/2012 17:00:00 - 15/09/2012 17:00:00

14/05/2012 14:44:07

True Crime: Stranger Than Fiction

Peer into the dark heart of true crime with three experts in the field.
Jean McLennan is a retired lawyer, honorary Sheriff and author of Blood in the Glens. David Wilson is Professor of Criminology at Birmingham City University and author of A History of British Serial Killing. Chair Jim Fraser is Director of the University of Strathclyde’s Centre for Forensic Science.

Stirling is the natural location for a major new festival, with easy access from Edinburgh and Glasgow and also nearby Falkirk, Linlithgow, and Perth.

Bloody Scotland seeks to build on the existing strengths of Stirling’s own successful Off the Page festival … and to forge something new.

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The Private Investigators @ The Stirling Highland Hotel From 15/09/2012 17:00:00 - 15/09/2012 17:00:00

14/05/2012 14:43:15

The Private Investigators

Readers of crime fiction have long enjoyed stories about private investigators, from Holmes to Poirot. Come and meet two Scottish writers who continue this tradition with novels set in Glasgow’s 1940′s and 1950′s.
Craig Russell’s Lennox and Gordon Ferris’s Brodie are two damaged individuals working in the twilight world of the private detective, each in their own way seekers after truth and justice.
Chaired by Len Wanner.

Stirling is the natural location for a major new festival, with easy access from Edinburgh and Glasgow and also nearby Falkirk, Linlithgow, and Perth.

Bloody Scotland seeks to build on the existing strengths of Stirling’s own successful Off the Page festival … and to forge something new.

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A Song of Death @ The Stirling Highland Hotel From 15/09/2012 15:30:00 - 15/09/2012 15:30:00

14/05/2012 12:49:05

A Song of Death

Join these historical writers as they explore the art of story telling from the ballads of Mediaeval times up to the Victorian era.
V.M. Whitworth’s debut novel, The Bone Thief, is set in 900AD after the death of King Alfred the Great. Alanna Knight is the author of three historical crime series as well as non-fiction work, with her 67th book being published earlier this year.
Chaired by historical novelist, Clio Gray, these writers will discuss how different periods in history inspired their own stories.

Stirling is the natural location for a major new festival, with easy access from Edinburgh and Glasgow and also nearby Falkirk, Linlithgow, and Perth.

Bloody Scotland seeks to build on the existing strengths of Stirling’s own successful Off the Page festival … and to forge something new.

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Meet My Alter Ego @ The Stirling Highland Hotel From 15/09/2012 15:30:00 - 15/09/2012 15:30:00

14/05/2012 12:48:36

Meet My Alter Ego

When Marge met Alice and Rob.
We challenge three of our best-known writers to talk about crime writing not as themselves, but as their detectives. Will we spot the difference between writer and their fictional creations? Aline Templeton’s DI Marjory Fleming is based in Galloway; Gillian Galbraith’s DS Alice Rice and Tony Black’s DS Rob Brennan are based in Edinburgh.
Chaired by Lin Anderson (AKA forensic scientist Rhona MacLeod).

Stirling is the natural location for a major new festival, with easy access from Edinburgh and Glasgow and also nearby Falkirk, Linlithgow, and Perth.

Bloody Scotland seeks to build on the existing strengths of Stirling’s own successful Off the Page festival … and to forge something new.

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Crime in a Cold Climate @ The Stirling Highland Hotel From 15/09/2012 14:00:00 - 15/09/2012 14:00:00

14/05/2012 12:48:14

Crime in a Cold Climate

Icelandic writer Yrsa Sigurdardottir and Scotland’s Caro Ramsay explore the links between crime writing from Scotland and noir from our near Nordic neighbours.
Has the success of northern crime something to do with the small size of our countries, our relatively homogeneous populations, our stable cultural traditions— settings in which murders stand out starkly? And do the dark, cold, long winters and the extreme contrast of midnight sun also have a role?
Helping to discover these links is Barry Forshaw, author of the definitive and illuminating study on the success of Scandinavian crime fiction, Death in a Cold Climate.

Stirling is the natural location for a major new festival, with easy access from Edinburgh and Glasgow and also nearby Falkirk, Linlithgow, and Perth.

Bloody Scotland seeks to build on the existing strengths of Stirling’s own successful Off the Page festival … and to forge something new.

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Scotland's Bloody Past: Dark Days, Dark Deeds @ The Stirling Highland Hotel From 15/09/2012 14:00:00 - 15/09/2012 14:00:00

14/05/2012 12:47:45

Scotland’s Bloody Past: Dark Days, Dark Deeds

Meet three historical writers whose novels explore crime in centuries past:
Shona MacLean, niece of celebrated Scottish novelist, Alistair MacLean, who has written novels set in seventeenth century Scotland; Shirley McKay whose Hew Cullen mysteries portray 16th century St Andrews; and Pat McIntosh, author of the Gilbert and Alys Cunningham Mediaeval mysteries.

Stirling is the natural location for a major new festival, with easy access from Edinburgh and Glasgow and also nearby Falkirk, Linlithgow, and Perth.

Bloody Scotland seeks to build on the existing strengths of Stirling’s own successful Off the Page festival … and to forge something new.

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Fresh Blood @ The Stirling Highland Hotel From 15/09/2012 12:00:00 - 15/09/2012 12:00:00

14/05/2012 12:47:16

Fresh Blood

Glasgow-based crime writer and Bloody Scotland committee member Gordon Brown presents an entertaining hour with fellow new crime writing talent.
Anna Smith explores how her own newspaper background inspires her fictional crime journalist. Historical novelist Sara Sheridan talks about postwar Britain as the setting for her crime debut Brighton Belle. Frank Muir reveals the surprisingly dark underbelly of St Andrews in his novels. And Gregory’s Girl actor John Gordon Sinclair discusses the switch to crime writing with his debut Seventy Times Seven.
Event sponsored by The Open University in Scotland.

Stirling is the natural location for a major new festival, with easy access from Edinburgh and Glasgow and also nearby Falkirk, Linlithgow, and Perth.

Bloody Scotland seeks to build on the existing strengths of Stirling’s own successful Off the Page festival … and to forge something new.

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Forensics: Return to Scene @ The Stirling Highland Hotel From 15/09/2012 12:00:00 - 15/09/2012 12:00:00

14/05/2012 12:28:58

Forensics: Return to Scene

A body is discovered bricked up behind a wall in an old cinema, the only view of it through a small hole between the bricks. How would a forensic team like R2S record its unearthing?
Lin Anderson, author of the successful series featuring forensic expert Dr Rhona MacLeod, worked with former detective Andy Rolph of R2S on getting it right for her latest book in the series, Picture Her Dead.
Come along and see RS2 in action and sample the real CSI, Scottish style.

Stirling is the natural location for a major new festival, with easy access from Edinburgh and Glasgow and also nearby Falkirk, Linlithgow, and Perth.

Bloody Scotland seeks to build on the existing strengths of Stirling’s own successful Off the Page festival … and to forge something new.

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Fascinating Forensics: Blood and Guts @ The Stirling Highland Hotel From 15/09/2012 10:30:00 - 15/09/2012 10:30:00

14/05/2012 12:28:37

Fascinating Forensics: Bloods and Guts

Alex Gray has had a burning desire to authenticate her novels and to weave in the life of a female pathologist ever since her first visit to Glasgow City Mortuary. Her initial experience of a post mortem examination and subsequent visits resulted in her being invited to take the University of Glasgow’s course in forensic medical science.
Consultant pathologist, Dr Marjorie Turner, has given Alex huge support over the past few years, particularly when Alex’s character, Dr Rosie Fergusson is wielding the scalpel.
They are joined by Professor Jim Fraser, director of Forensic Science at Strathclyde University.

Stirling is the natural location for a major new festival, with easy access from Edinburgh and Glasgow and also nearby Falkirk, Linlithgow, and Perth.

Bloody Scotland seeks to build on the existing strengths of Stirling’s own successful Off the Page festival … and to forge something new.

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Downloading the Detectives @ The Stirling Highland Hotel From 15/09/2012 10:30:00 - 15/09/2012 10:30:00

14/05/2012 12:28:13

Downloading the Detectives

Crime fiction tops the ebook bestseller charts. Writers from both sides of the Atlantic discuss writing success digitally and on paper, and present the perils and the advantages of self-publishing.
John Rector is the No1 bestselling American author of The Grove, Already Gone, and The Cold Kiss. Allan Guthrie is his agent, co-founder of digital publisher Blasted Heath, and an award-winning noir writer.
Chaired by Professor Claire Squires.

Stirling is the natural location for a major new festival, with easy access from Edinburgh and Glasgow and also nearby Falkirk, Linlithgow, and Perth.

Bloody Scotland seeks to build on the existing strengths of Stirling’s own successful Off the Page festival … and to forge something new.

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Bloody Scotland Masterclasses @ MacRobert Arts Centre From 14/09/2012 10:00:00 - 14/09/2012 10:00:00

14/05/2012 12:27:52

Bloody Scotland Masterclass

Sharpen your knives… at a day of lively masterclasses and workshops designed to help aspiring crime-writers develop their talent, technique, and professional savvy.
Whether you’re trying your hand at crime fiction for the first time or already working on a novel, our practical classes – taught by the university’s creative writing staff – will help you hone your skills and get insights into the fast-changing marketplace.

Stirling is the natural location for a major new festival, with easy access from Edinburgh and Glasgow and also nearby Falkirk, Linlithgow, and Perth.

Bloody Scotland seeks to build on the existing strengths of Stirling’s own successful Off the Page festival … and to forge something new.

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Meet the Author Dinner @ The Stirling Highland Hotel From 14/09/2012 21:00:00 - 14/09/2012 21:00:00

14/05/2012 12:27:19

Meet the Author Dinner

Eat, drink and talk crime with some of your favourite crime authors, one of whom, Chris Brookmyre, will be our toastmaster for the evening.
A rather excellent way to begin “a weekend to die for”.

Stirling is the natural location for a major new festival, with easy access from Edinburgh and Glasgow and also nearby Falkirk, Linlithgow, and Perth.

Bloody Scotland seeks to build on the existing strengths of Stirling’s own successful Off the Page festival … and to forge something new.

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Rush @ SECC - Hall 4 From 30/05/2013 19:30:00 - 30/05/2013 19:30:00

14/05/2012 11:43:59

Rush announce UK arena tour – May 2013

Register below for Pre Sale Thursday 17 May 2012 @ 9am

General on sale Friday 18 May 2012 @ 9am

These are the first UK dates since the band brought their 3 ½ hour Time Machine Tour in May 2011 – the tour was met to widespread critical acclaim and included a sold out date at London’s O2 Arena. “Rush are one of the last great bands standing” – Metal Hammer, “Canadian legends confirm their status as the world’s biggest and best cult band” – Kerrang, “It’s a blend of power, subtlety, soaring choruses and some of the most intelligent lyrics ever written.” – The Sun 5/5 live review.

With more than 40 million records sold worldwide and countless sold-out tours, Rush – Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, and Neil Peart – is not only one of the most inventive and compelling groups in rock history, but remains one of the most popular

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The Red Headed League @ The Albert Halls From 16/09/2012 14:30:00 - 16/09/2012 14:30:00

14/05/2012 10:53:52

The Red Headed League

Dramatised performance with 10 leading crime writers

Awards Ceremony – Scottish Crime Book of the Year and Glengoyne Short Story Competition

Running time with Interval(s): 1 hour

In celebration of 125 years of Sherlock Holmes, Bloody Scotland presents a dramatised adaptation especially commissioned from Ron Butlin of an all time favourite short story, The Red Headed League. In a unique one-off performance,the cast will consist of ten leading crime writers.
Be careful you don’t become part of the crime.
This will be followed by the Awards Ceremony for the international Glengoyne Short Story Competition and the Scottish Crime Book of the Year.

Stirling is the natural location for a major new festival, with easy access from Edinburgh and Glasgow and also nearby Falkirk, Linlithgow, and Perth.

Bloody Scotland seeks to build on the existing strengths of Stirling’s own successful Off the Page festival … and to forge something new.

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A Formidable Duo @ The Albert Halls From 16/09/2012 12:30:00 - 16/09/2012 12:30:00

14/05/2012 10:53:17

A Formidable Duo

Presented by: Quintin Jardine, Anne Perry

Running time with Interval(s): 1 hour

Two fabulous writers come together to show us why crime writing from Scotland is definitely in a class of its own.
With 26 million sales worldwide, and never a book out of print, historical crime writer Anne Perry is probably better known internationally than on her home turf.
Like Anne, Quintin Jardine has a number of crime series to his name and is much loved here and internationally.
Two giants of the genre. Come and enjoy. Chaired by Peter Guttridge.

Stirling is the natural location for a major new festival, with easy access from Edinburgh and Glasgow and also nearby Falkirk, Linlithgow, and Perth.

Bloody Scotland seeks to build on the existing strengths of Stirling’s own successful Off the Page festival… and to forge something new

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The Next Big Thing @ The Albert Halls From 16/09/2012 11:00:00 - 16/09/2012 11:00:00

14/05/2012 10:52:29

The Next Big Thing

Presented by: Panel Session with John Rector, Yrsa Sigurdardottir and Val McDermid

Running time with Interval(s): 1 hour

Panel session with John Rector, Val McDermid and Yrsa Sigurdardottir, chaired by Barry Forshaw.
Look to the future with this mix of crime writers from around the world.
This event will focus on international crime writing, why some crime series travel and others don’t, the pros and cons of translation, and what’s next for the genre.

Stirling is the natural location for a major new festival, with easy access from Edinburgh and Glasgow and also nearby Falkirk, Linlithgow, and Perth.

Bloody Scotland seeks to build on the existing strengths of Stirling’s own successful Off the Page festival … and to forge something new.

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Million for a Morgue: Creating the Crime @ The Albert Halls From 15/09/2012 20:30:00 - 15/09/2012 20:30:00

14/05/2012 10:52:00

Million for a Morgue: Creating the Crime

Presented by: Val McDermid, Stuart McBride, Prof Sue Black

Running time with Interval(s): 1 hour

Val McDermid and Stuart MacBride join renowned forensics expert Professor Sue Black to discuss where crime fact meets crime fiction and why they are competing to have a new morgue named after them.
This event is in support of Million for a Morgue, a unique fundraising campaign set up by the University of Dundee to build the morgue within its new Thiel Centre of Excellence. The campaign is supported by 10 of the world’s biggest names in crime fiction, and the morgue will be named after one of them.
Find out more about this killer competition at millionforamorgue.com.

Stirling is the natural location for a major new festival, with easy access from Edinburgh and Glasgow and also nearby Falkirk, Linlithgow, and Perth.

Bloody Scotland seeks to build on the existing strengths of Stirling’s own successful Off the Page festival … and to forge something new.

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Island Crime @ The Albert Halls From 15/09/2012 18:30:00 - 15/09/2012 18:30:00

14/05/2012 10:51:24

Island Crime

Presented by: Ann Cleeves, Peter May

Running time with Interval(s): 1 hour

Islands are microcosms of humanity. Close-knit communities, cut off at times from the outside world. A place where your neighbour knows everything about you including your entire family history.
Northern island communities also share the long dark winters and lots of secrets.
Two outstanding crime writers who have made island life their own, Ann Cleeves with Shetland and Peter May with Lewis, discuss the fascination and the restrictions of studying the dark deeds that happen there.
Chaired by Edi Stark.
Event sponsored by The Open University in Scotland.

Stirling is the natural location for a major new festival, with easy access from Edinburgh and Glasgow and also nearby Falkirk, Linlithgow, and Perth.

Bloody Scotland seeks to build on the existing strengths of Stirling’s own successful Off the Page festival… and to forge something new

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Deadlier than the Male @ The Albert Halls From 15/09/2012 17:00:00 - 15/09/2012 17:00:00

14/05/2012 10:51:00

Deadlier Than The Male

Presented by: Val McDermid, Karin Fossum

Running time with Interval(s): 1 hour

And they don’t come deadlier than this. Two of the greats of crime fiction meet to discuss their work and their own particular take on crime writing.
Not so much the how, more the why, women crime writers are renowned for their ability to see beyond the action, into the mindset of those who commit crimes.
Karin Fossum, the Norwegian queen of crime, is author of the internationally successful Inspector Konrad Sejer series, honoured with several awards. Val McDermid is one of the UK’s most successful writers, and her 25 novels have been widely dramatised and translated.
Chaired by Peter Guttridge.

Stirling is the natural location for a major new festival, with easy access from Edinburgh and Glasgow and also nearby Falkirk, Linlithgow, and Perth.

Bloody Scotland seeks to build on the existing strengths of Stirling’s own successful Off the Page festival… and to forge something new.

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We Make it all Up @ The Albert Halls From 15/09/2012 15:30:00 - 15/09/2012 15:30:00

14/05/2012 10:50:33

We Make It All Up

Presented by: Stuart MacBride, Chris Brookmyre, Professor Dave Barclay, DI Donna Bryans

Running time with Interval(s): 1 hour

How close is fiction to reality?
Forensic expert Professor Dave Barclay and Detective Inspector Donna Bryans meet two best selling crime writers, Stuart MacBride and Chris Brookmyre, to discuss how near or far their fiction is from the truth.
Is fact much worse than fiction? What classic mistakes do fiction writers make? What do our experts love or hate about crime fiction?

Stirling is the natural location for a major new festival, with easy access from Edinburgh and Glasgow and also nearby Falkirk, Linlithgow, and Perth.

Bloody Scotland seeks to build on the existing strengths of Stirling’s own successful Off the Page festival … and to forge something new.

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