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A long queue for the Studio Theatre at the Edinburgh International Book Festival attested to the interest IanâŠ
The appearance of Mervyn King, former Governor of the Bank of England, produced a predictably veryâŠ
Nicholas Hytnerâs âBalancing Actsâ is the latest in a considerable line of memoirs produced by formerâŠ
Whither the future? A question many of us ask, especially when weâve no idea what the answer may be.
In his introductory discussion of âA Military History of Scotlandâ Edward Spiers was careful to point outâŠ
Some of the best art is scarcely noted.
This reviewerâs previous incarnation as the Stravaigin Reporter for the organisation Scots Tung, has allowedâŠ
This was a politician at his best! Malcolm Rifkind was in ebullient mood when he spoke to a full house atâŠ
There was a packed house for the Baillie Gifford event with hostage survivor Ingrid Betancourt and KirstyâŠ
Paddy Ashdown took to the stage at the Edinburgh International Book Festival for the second time in twentyâŠ
Paddy Ashdown spoke at the Baker Tilly Event which was chaired by the BBC "Today" presenter James Naughtie.
This was a splendid 'tour de force' by Paddy Ashdown which everyone thoroughly enjoyed.
Matthew Ovortrup's book on Angela Merkel was hugely popular and the Studio Theatre in Charlotte Square GardenâŠ
Described as one of Scotlandâs beloved literary sons and as the âSage of North Queensferryâ, Iain Banks hasâŠ
Steven Gale introduced Peter Englund as a best selling historian who had completed his PhD in 1989 and thenâŠ
With Al Senter as chair, Bath described the astonishing story of Tommy Macpherson's very full life.
Melvyn Bragg was introduced to the audience as someone who was well known as a broadcaster - working both forâŠ
Bidisha introduced Ed Vulliamy, an author who has written for The Guardian and Amnesty International, whoseâŠ
John McCarthy was introduced by Allan Little for this inaugural Frederick Hood Memorial Lecture. It wasâŠ
Sometimes one comes across something that seems a little slight at first, that then proves to be more durable.