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SUMMARY:Coorie doon wi’ National Treasure Jackie Kay in conversation with Scots Tongue Poet Tracy Harvey
DESCRIPTION:‘Coorie doon’ wi’ acclaimed Scottish writer Jackie Kay in conversation wi’ Ayrshire Poet\, Tracy Anne Harvey.  \n\n\n\nThe pair will follow the journey o’ life\, starting and finishing wi’ Jackie’s latest children’s book COORIE DOON\, a beautifully illustrated book fou o’ tenderness and compassion. It specifically looks at the moment when life turns and you find yourself becoming a parent to your parent.  \n\n\n\nYou are promised an evening o’ warmth\, humour\, Scots Tongue and human endearment! \n\n\n\n\nBook tickets
URL:https://tidelinesbookfestival.com/book-tickets/coorie-doon-wi-national-treasure-jackie-kay-in-conversation-with-scots-tongue-poet-tracy-harvey/
LOCATION:Harbour Arts Centre\, 116 Harbour St\, Irvine\, KA12 8PZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Festival 2025
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250928T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250928T180000
DTSTAMP:20250725T195133Z
CREATED:20250725T160025Z
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SUMMARY:Alastair MacDonald Jackson: Scottish West Coast Isles
DESCRIPTION:Join Alastair MacDonald Jackson for a journey around Scotland’s west coast islands.  \n\n\n\nOver a period of 18 months he walked and camped on 42 of these landfalls from Little Cumbrae to the Butt of Lewis\, and you can find more out about these adventures from Alastair as he presents images from his book Scottish West Coast Isles In Photographs.  \n\n\n\n\nBook tickets
URL:https://tidelinesbookfestival.com/book-tickets/alastair-macdonald-jackson-scottish-west-coast-isles/
LOCATION:Harbour Arts Centre\, 116 Harbour St\, Irvine\, KA12 8PZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Festival 2025
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250928T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250928T160000
DTSTAMP:20250725T200012Z
CREATED:20250725T155756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250725T200012Z
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SUMMARY:Our Gaelic Bookcase: David Douglas and Eoghann MacColl
DESCRIPTION:The first shelf in our Gaelic bookcase will celebrate favourite stories\, poems and songs. \n\n\n\nGaelic speakers of all ages will captivate listeners with the melodic rhythm and distinct sounds of our heritage language.  \n\n\n\nThere will be an opportunity to learn some new words. A lyrical feast! \n\n\n\nWith Singer Songwriter David Douglas\, Whitehirst Park PS\, and Artist Eoghann MacColl\, Gaelic Choir. \n\n\n\n\nBook tickets
URL:https://tidelinesbookfestival.com/book-tickets/our-gaelic-bookcase-singer-songwriter-david-douglas-whitehirst-park-ps-artist-eoghann-maccoll-gaelic-choir/
LOCATION:Harbour Arts Centre\, 116 Harbour St\, Irvine\, KA12 8PZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Festival 2025
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250928T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250928T140000
DTSTAMP:20250725T183342Z
CREATED:20250725T155510Z
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SUMMARY:Walk Like A Girl: A Search for Self by Claudia Esnouf in conversation with Munro compleatist\, Eleanor Freckleton
DESCRIPTION:For nearly a year\, Claudia set off to travel the world\, not knowing she’d end up walking 1\,500 miles through the Caucasus\, India\, Nepal\, Europe and Scotland. \n\n\n\nAlong the way\, she faced down a rampaging water buffalo\, survived a freezing glacier crossing\, and unknowingly camped in a minefield.  \n\n\n\nAbove all\, she unexpectedly endured the worst of heartbreak\, where walking became the only cure. Walk Like A Girl is a story about resilience and courage. \n\n\n\n\nBook tickets
URL:https://tidelinesbookfestival.com/book-tickets/walk-like-a-girl-a-search-for-self-by-claudia-esnouf-in-conversation-with-munro-compleatist-eleanor-freckleton/
LOCATION:Harbour Arts Centre\, 116 Harbour St\, Irvine\, KA12 8PZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Festival 2025
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250928T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250928T120000
DTSTAMP:20250916T194010Z
CREATED:20250725T152941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T194010Z
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SUMMARY:Irvine Lasses Harbourside Walk
DESCRIPTION:Come and enjoy a historic walk along the harbourside with the Irvine Lasses. Learn about Irvine’s rich cultural heritage and the literary connections to this unique part of Irvine\, including the history of the Harbour Arts Centre itself.  \n\n\n\nThis will be a leisurely walk along the harbourside starting from the old Harbourmaster’s office and finishing at or near the Irvine Water Sports Club building.  \n\n\n\nMeet at the old Harbourmaster’s cottage (walk along the harbourside to the dead end of Harbour Street\, 5 mins by foot from the HAC). Advance booking is essential. \n\n\n\n\nBook tickets
URL:https://tidelinesbookfestival.com/book-tickets/irvine-lasses-harbourside-walk-4/
CATEGORIES:Festival 2025
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250928T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250928T120000
DTSTAMP:20250725T183309Z
CREATED:20250725T155105Z
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SUMMARY:A Dook & A Book Workshop: Chantal McFeely & Artist Lynne McNally
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a guided dip in the sea at Irvine Beach – meet 9:30am at the Pavilion. Then it’s back to the HAC for luxury hot chocolate.  \n\n\n\nHear how local swimmer Chantal Feely used cold water and the art of journalling to combat grief.  \n\n\n\nCulminate the experience by creating a personalised journal cover with talented artist\, Lynn McNally.  \n\n\n\nStart with the dook and end with the book! \n\n\n\n\nBook tickets
URL:https://tidelinesbookfestival.com/book-tickets/a-dook-a-book-workshop-chantal-mcfeely-artist-lynne-mcnally/
LOCATION:Harbour Arts Centre\, 116 Harbour St\, Irvine\, KA12 8PZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Festival 2025
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250927T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250927T204500
DTSTAMP:20250725T195757Z
CREATED:20250725T154638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250725T195757Z
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SUMMARY:Nicola Sturgeon’s ‘Frankly’ in conversation with Sean McDonald
DESCRIPTION:Nicola Sturgeon brings her debut book Frankly to her hometown of Irvine\, where it all started. In this deeply personal memoir\, she recounts her journey from working-class Ayrshire to the steps of Bute House. Revealing the person behind the politician\, she explores the schism between her private and public personas: one painfully shy and self-critical\, the other a consummate public performer. \n\n\n\nFull of the verve and wit that made Sturgeon one of the most high-profile politicians in the UK. Infused throughout with a love of Scotland and its people\, it honestly discusses Sturgeon’s mistakes\, her battles\, and her triumphs.  \n\n\n\nSean McDonald is recognised as one of the country’s most influential broadcasters and highly sought after commentators. His self-produced podcast Blethered has tackled difficult topics with a twist.  \n\n\n\n\nBook tickets
URL:https://tidelinesbookfestival.com/book-tickets/nicola-sturgeons-frankly-in-conversation-with-sean-mcdonald-blethered-podcast/
LOCATION:Fullarton ConneXions (Sanctuary)\, Church St\, Irvine\, KA12 8PE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Festival 2025
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250927T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250927T170000
DTSTAMP:20250725T183025Z
CREATED:20250725T153854Z
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SUMMARY:‘How to Kill a Witch: A Guide for the Patriarchy’: Zoe Venditozzi and Claire Mitchell KC in conversation with Morven Gow
DESCRIPTION:Human rights lawyer Claire Mitchell and novelist Zoe Venditozzi talk about their fascinating book\, How to Kill A Witch: A Guide for the Patriarchy\, which exposes a dark side of Scottish history.  \n\n\n\nCampaign group Witches of Scotland are on a mission to illuminate the unjust killings of nearly 4\,000 Scottish women in the 1500s as witches. They want an official pardon\, an apology\, and appropriate memorialisation of those who were killed. \n\n\n\n\nBook tickets
URL:https://tidelinesbookfestival.com/book-tickets/how-to-kill-a-witch-a-guide-for-the-patriarchy-zoe-venditozzi-and-claire-mitchell-kc-in-conversation-with-morven-gow/
LOCATION:Harbour Arts Centre\, 116 Harbour St\, Irvine\, KA12 8PZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Festival 2025
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250927T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250927T160000
DTSTAMP:20250725T182947Z
CREATED:20250725T090147Z
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SUMMARY:The Nature Library: Make your own Nature Book
DESCRIPTION:Create your own story about the natural world with this family-friendly ‘make-your-own-book’ session.  \n\n\n\nCelebrate all things land\, sky and sea\, from the spectacular neighbouring habitats of the Bogside Flats SSSI to local beaches\, woodlands and landscapes far beyond! \n\n\n\nAll craft and colouring materials provided. Come to 122B Montgomery St\, IRVINE\, KA10 8PW – please buzz for entry.  \n\n\n\nChildren must be accompanied\, minimum 1 adult per 3 children. \n\n\n\n\nBook tickets
URL:https://tidelinesbookfestival.com/book-tickets/the-nature-library-make-your-own-nature-book/
LOCATION:The Nature Library\, 122B Montgomery St\, Irvine\, KA12 8PW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Festival 2025
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250927T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250927T150000
DTSTAMP:20250726T101855Z
CREATED:20250725T154201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250726T101855Z
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SUMMARY:Darren McGarvey: Trauma Industrial Complex – How Oversharing Became a Product in a Digital World
DESCRIPTION:Orwell prize-winning author and hip-hop artist Darren McGarvey examines the stories we tell ourselves about our wounds.  \n\n\n\nOnce a clinical term\, trauma now dominates public debates and social media\, where it is freely diagnosed. A deeply personal and revealing account of how increased openness can sometimes lead to an explosion of disinformation and potentially harmful guidance.  \n\n\n\nDarren will share his lived experiences and take questions from the audience.  \n\n\n\n‘The stand out\, authentic voice of a generation’. – The Herald \n\n\n\n\nBook tickets
URL:https://tidelinesbookfestival.com/book-tickets/darren-mcgarvey-trauma-industrial-complex-how-oversharing-became-a-product-in-a-digital-world/
LOCATION:Harbour Arts Centre\, 116 Harbour St\, Irvine\, KA12 8PZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Festival 2025
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250927T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250927T130000
DTSTAMP:20250725T182828Z
CREATED:20250725T153442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250725T182828Z
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SUMMARY:The Contini Cookbook: From Italy to Edinburgh with Carina Contini and Chair\, Lisa Kennedy (The Braw and The Brave Podcast)
DESCRIPTION:For Carina Contini\, food is a way of life. Her family’s Italian-Scottish heritage has enriched the recipes on the menu at Contini\, Edinburgh. At the award-winning restaurant\, ingredients come direct from Italy or are sourced locally – many even from their own kitchen garden. \n\n\n\nJoin Carina to discuss her cookbook\, which features 100 iconic dishes. The recipes showcase the rich variety of Italian regional cooking\, all of which can be reproduced with love at home.  \n\n\n\nChance to sample some Italian delights included in the ticket price! \n\n\n\n\nBook tickets
URL:https://tidelinesbookfestival.com/book-tickets/the-contini-cookbook-from-italy-to-edinburgh-with-carina-contini-and-chair-lisa-kennedy/
LOCATION:Harbour Arts Centre\, 116 Harbour St\, Irvine\, KA12 8PZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Festival 2025
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250927T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250927T110000
DTSTAMP:20250725T182754Z
CREATED:20250725T095850Z
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SUMMARY:Alan Dapré: My Dog Max
DESCRIPTION:For any big kids and dog lovers! \n\n\n\nJoin author Alan Dapré as he shares his pawsome picture book\, My Dog Max. It’s an upbeat tail-wagging tale of a girl whose biggest wish is to find a funny\, furry friend of her own. A hilarious story of hope\, home and happiness!  \n\n\n\nWith bouncy rhymes that will get everyone barking for more\, Alan’s interactive storytelling session is packed with props\, giggles\, and plenty of puppy-themed fun. Pup Pup Hooray! \n\n\n\nAges 4–6 years – though all ages welcome! \n\n\n\nBring your adult for free. Minimum of 1 adult per 3 children. \n\n\n\n\nBook tickets
URL:https://tidelinesbookfestival.com/book-tickets/alan-dapre-my-dog-max/
LOCATION:Harbour Arts Centre\, 116 Harbour St\, Irvine\, KA12 8PZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Festival 2025
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250926T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250926T210000
DTSTAMP:20250725T182711Z
CREATED:20250725T101401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250725T182711Z
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SUMMARY:Natalie Jayne Clark and Martin Stewart: A Drink To Die For!
DESCRIPTION:Join Natalie Jayne Clark and Martin Stewart for an evening of crime and whisky!  \n\n\n\nThe authors will explore the compelling power of Scotch – and the extreme lengths to which their characters will go for the ‘water of life’.  \n\n\n\nClark’s The Malt Whisky Murders was snapped up within a few days of her pitch at Bloody Scotland’s Pitch Perfect\, while Stewart’s ‘irresistibly entertaining’ Double Proof was shortlisted for the Bloody Scotland Debut Prize.  \n\n\n\nEnhance your experience with optional whisky tasting or a dram o’ Irn Bru. \n\n\n\n\nBook tickets
URL:https://tidelinesbookfestival.com/book-tickets/natalie-jayne-clark-and-martin-stewart-a-drink-to-die-for/
LOCATION:Harbour Arts Centre\, 116 Harbour St\, Irvine\, KA12 8PZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Festival 2025
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250926T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250926T120000
DTSTAMP:20250725T182631Z
CREATED:20250725T152740Z
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SUMMARY:Irvine Lasses Harbourside Walk
DESCRIPTION:Come and enjoy a historic walk along the harbourside with the Irvine Lasses. Learn about Irvine’s rich cultural heritage and the literary connections to this unique part of Irvine\, including the history of the Harbour Arts Centre itself.  \n\n\n\nThis will be a leisurely walk along the harbourside starting from the old Harbourmaster’s office and finishing at or near the Irvine Water Sports Club building.  \n\n\n\nMeet at the old Harbourmaster’s cottage (walk along the harbourside to the dead end of Harbour Street\, 5 mins by foot from the HAC). Advance booking essential. \n\n\n\n\nBook tickets
URL:https://tidelinesbookfestival.com/book-tickets/irvine-lasses-harbourside-walk-3/
CATEGORIES:Festival 2025
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250926T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250926T114000
DTSTAMP:20250725T182440Z
CREATED:20250725T085255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250725T182440Z
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SUMMARY:Moxie Creative Kids: ‘Dear Zoo’ Storytelling sessions
DESCRIPTION:Join our ‘Dear Zoo’ themed interactive storytelling session\, bringing the words alive through song & creative play. Develop and inspire a love of books!  \n\n\n\nBring your adult for free. Children must be accompanied. Minimum of 1 adult per 3 children. \n\n\n\n10–10:40 am (babies) | 11–11:40 am (crawlers & movers – 2 yrs & under) \n\n\n\n\nBook tickets – babies\n\n\n\nBook tickets – crawlers
URL:https://tidelinesbookfestival.com/book-tickets/moxie-creative-kids-dear-zoo-storytelling-sessions/
LOCATION:Harbour Arts Centre\, 116 Harbour St\, Irvine\, KA12 8PZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Festival 2025
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250925T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250925T203000
DTSTAMP:20250726T100702Z
CREATED:20250725T101748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250726T100702Z
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SUMMARY:Simon Lamb: Mat o’ Shanter Book Launch with Chair\, Vivian French
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our very special opening event marking the publication day of Mat o’ Shanter\, poet Simon Lamb’s stunning reimagining of Robert Burns’s ‘Tam o’ Shanter’. \n\n\n\nIn conversation with Vivian French\, the Ayrshire poet will read from his work\, share insights into its creation\, and expand on the surprising ways the original poem entwines in his own life.  \n\n\n\nIt’s set to be a magical evening\, celebrating a unique new book. \n\n\n\n\nBook tickets
URL:https://tidelinesbookfestival.com/book-tickets/simon-lamb-mat-o-shanter-book-launch-with-chair-vivian-french/
LOCATION:Harbour Arts Centre\, 116 Harbour St\, Irvine\, KA12 8PZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Festival 2025
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240929T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240929T200000
DTSTAMP:20240821T155640Z
CREATED:20240710T132159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240821T155640Z
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SUMMARY:Graeme Armstrong and Len Pennie: 21st Century Scots
DESCRIPTION:For this year’s closing event\, Tidelines brings together two stars of Scotland’s new generation of writers. Graeme Armstrong’s debut novel The Young Team is written in West Central Scots language. It explores his teenage experiences of being in a gang\, and struggles with alcohol abuse\, drug addiction and violence. \n\n\n\nLen Pennie is a Scottish poet and mental health advocate. She became known on social media in 2020 during the Covid-19 pandemic in Scotland for her “Scots word of the day” and poem (Scots: poyum) videos. Her debut collection Poyums became an instant bestseller\, winning celebrity fans from Neil Gaiman to Nigella Lawson. \n\n\n\nBoth hailing from Airdrie\, Graeme Armstrong and Len Pennie have reinvigorated the Scots language for the 21st century. This conversation will shine a fascinating spotlight on what it means to grow up in Scotland today. \n\n\n\nWarning: this event may include strong language and references to violence\, coercion\, substance misuse & suicide.  \n\n\n\n\nBook tickets
URL:https://tidelinesbookfestival.com/book-tickets/graeme-armstrong-and-len-pennie-21st-century-scots/
LOCATION:Harbour Arts Centre\, 116 Harbour St\, Irvine\, KA12 8PZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Festival 2024
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240929T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240929T180000
DTSTAMP:20240807T165307Z
CREATED:20240710T131907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240807T165307Z
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SUMMARY:Adam Sharp: An Idiom Abroad
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to go on a journey around the world in idioms\, proverbs\, and general nonsense! Drawing on his book\, The Wheel is Spinning but the Hamster is Dead\, Adam will present fascinating\, ridiculous and hilarious translations from every corner of the globe.  \n\n\n\nDescribed as “Brilliant” by Brian Bilston and “Utter genius” by Marian Keyes\, Adam’s performance will also include an optional interactive element.  \n\n\n\nPrepare to get creative and let’s get this show on the road! / Let’s saddle the chickens (German) / On with the butter! (Icelandic) / Forward with the goat! (Dutch). \n\n\n\n\nBook tickets
URL:https://tidelinesbookfestival.com/book-tickets/adam-sharp-an-idiom-abroad/
LOCATION:Harbour Arts Centre\, 116 Harbour St\, Irvine\, KA12 8PZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Festival 2024
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240929T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240929T160000
DTSTAMP:20240807T165459Z
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SUMMARY:Kith: Scottish Seasonal Food for Family & Friends
DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to welcome food writer and 2022 MasterChef finalist Sarah Rankin to Tidelines with her debut cookbook Kith – a celebration of Scottish flavours and seasonality. Sarah is passionate about the importance of local producers and reclaiming the link between the people who make our food and what we cook.  \n\n\n\nIn a Tidelines first\, this event will include a live cookery demonstration\, as Sarah cooks some of the seasonal dishes from her book while she talks about the process of collecting and writing the recipes that celebrate Scotland’s larder. \n\n\n\n\nBook tickets
URL:https://tidelinesbookfestival.com/book-tickets/kith-scottish-seasonal-food-for-family-friends/
LOCATION:Harbour Arts Centre\, 116 Harbour St\, Irvine\, KA12 8PZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Festival 2024
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240929T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240929T170000
DTSTAMP:20240807T185629Z
CREATED:20240710T133132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240807T185629Z
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SUMMARY:Letters & Literary Treasures Exhibition 
DESCRIPTION:Wellwood is home to a spectacular and wide-ranging literary collection\, including several first editions and a number of rare books and manuscripts. The museum also holds a unique collection of hand written ‘Letters of Acceptance of Honorary Members’ from literary figures stretching back to 1828\, when John Galt first penned his acceptance.  \n\n\n\nThis special exhibition includes letters from Charles Dickens and Arthur Conan Doyle\, along with more recent letters from Seamus Heaney\, Ian Rankin\, and Tidelines patron Andrew O’Hagan.
URL:https://tidelinesbookfestival.com/book-tickets/letters-literary-treasures-exhibition-3/
LOCATION:Wellwood Burns Museum\, 28 Eglinton Street\, Irvine\, Ayrshire\, KA12 8AS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Festival 2024
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240929T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240929T160000
DTSTAMP:20240808T121355Z
CREATED:20240710T134643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240808T121355Z
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SUMMARY:Wellwood Tours
DESCRIPTION:A visit to Wellwood is a must for anyone interested in writing and publishing\, or the history of Robert Burns in Irvine. The tour includes a unique presentation on Burns in Irvine\, and a chance to see the Templeton Bookshop chair\, where Burns once sat and dreamt of becoming a poet. The tour includes access to the exhibition. \n\n\n\nSunday: 2 pm and 4 pm. Allow 75 minutes for the tour. \n\n\n\n\nBook tickets – 2 pm\n\n\n\nBook tickets – 4 pm
URL:https://tidelinesbookfestival.com/book-tickets/wellwood-tours-4/
LOCATION:Wellwood Burns Museum\, 28 Eglinton Street\, Irvine\, Ayrshire\, KA12 8AS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Festival 2024
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240929T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240929T140000
DTSTAMP:20240807T165534Z
CREATED:20240710T131315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240807T165534Z
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SUMMARY:Scotland’s Stories: Historic Tales for Incredible Places
DESCRIPTION:Join storyteller Graeme Johncock as he transports you the length and breadth of Scotland with some of the tales from Scotland’s Stories. It’s stories like these that bring Scotland’s locations to life\, whether it’s a warning of dangerous kelpies lurking in a loch\, or remembering a crucial battle fought long ago.  \n\n\n\nPerfect for all who love legends\, folklore or history to sit back\, listen and explore.  \n\n\n\n\nBook tickets
URL:https://tidelinesbookfestival.com/book-tickets/scotlands-stories-historic-tales-for-incredible-places/
LOCATION:Harbour Arts Centre\, 116 Harbour St\, Irvine\, KA12 8PZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Festival 2024
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240929T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240929T120000
DTSTAMP:20240807T165813Z
CREATED:20240710T130735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240807T165813Z
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SUMMARY:Irvine Lasses Harbourside Walk
DESCRIPTION:Come and enjoy a historic walk along the harbourside with the Irvine Lasses. Learn about Irvine’s rich cultural heritage and the literary connections to this unique part of Irvine\, including the history of the Harbour Arts Centre itself.  \n\n\n\nThis will be a leisurely walk along the harbourside starting from the old Harbourmaster’s cottage and finishing at or near the Irvine Water Sports Club building. The route follows the public pavement along the riverside. Sections of the pavement may be uneven\, and unused rail tracks are embedded in the pavement along part of the route.  \n\n\n\nMeet at the old Harbourmaster’s cottage (walk along the harbourside to the dead end of Harbour Street\, 5 mins by foot from the HAC). Advance booking essential. Please dress for the weather. \n\n\n\n\nBook tickets
URL:https://tidelinesbookfestival.com/book-tickets/irvine-lasses-harbourside-walk-2/
CATEGORIES:Festival 2024
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240929T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240929T120000
DTSTAMP:20240807T165654Z
CREATED:20240710T131108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240807T165654Z
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SUMMARY:Writing @ The Maritime: Historical Fiction\, with Steven Veerapen 
DESCRIPTION:In this workshop\, novelist and writer Steven Veerapen will invite attendees to pick their favourite historical periods and then work on building the key elements of historical fiction: setting\, character\, narrative perspective\, dialogue\, plot\, and structure.  \n\n\n\nSuitable for all ages and abilities age 16+\, this workshop will encourage colourful\, collaborative historical writing.  \n\n\n\nThis event will be held at the Scottish Maritime Museum \n\n\n\n\nBook tickets
URL:https://tidelinesbookfestival.com/book-tickets/writing-the-maritime-historical-fiction-with-steven-veerapen/
LOCATION:Scottish Maritime Museum\, Harbour Road\, Irvine\, Ayrshire\, KA12 8BT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Festival 2024
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240928T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240928T210000
DTSTAMP:20240807T182958Z
CREATED:20240710T130412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240807T182958Z
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SUMMARY:True Crime: The Fact and The Fiction\, with David Swindle and Lin Anderson
DESCRIPTION:A unique event exploring our obsession with the darkest of human nature.  \n\n\n\nFormer Murder Detective David Swindle worked on hundreds of murders and complex cases during his thirty four years in the police\, including the serial killer Peter Tobin and the Glasgow Airport Terrorist Attack investigations. He is a regular contributor to TV documentaries\, and recently toured the UK with a sell-out one man show The Makings of a Murderer\, exploring notorious cases from a victim focused approach. Since leaving (he hates that word retired) the police in 2011\, David continues to utilise his skills and international networks to provide multilingual expert review and support for families of victims killed abroad as a result of homicide or in suspicious unexplained circumstances. \n\n\n\nCrime writer Lin Anderson is best known for her novels featuring forensic scientist Dr Rhona MacLeod\, and as co-founder of the international crime-writing festival Bloody Scotland. Her father was a Detective Inspector in CID. Four of Lin’s novels have been longlisted for the Scottish Crime Book of the Year\, and she is published in translation across Europe and in Russia.  \n\n\n\nWarning: This event will include references to violent crime. \n\n\n\n\nBook tickets
URL:https://tidelinesbookfestival.com/book-tickets/true-crime-the-fact-and-the-fiction-with-david-swindle-and-lin-anderson/
LOCATION:Harbour Arts Centre\, 116 Harbour St\, Irvine\, KA12 8PZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Festival 2024
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240928T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240928T183000
DTSTAMP:20240807T183044Z
CREATED:20240710T130115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240807T183044Z
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SUMMARY:Billy Kay – Born in Kyle: A love letter tae an Ayrshire childhood
DESCRIPTION:Jyne Gawston boay Billy Kay for the Irvine launch o his book\, whaur he describes the wey o life in the Irvine Valley when he wis a wean growin up there in the 1950s an 1960s. \n\n\n\nIn his memoir Born in Kyle\, writer and broadcaster Billy Kay explores the language\, culture\, history\, folklore and literature of his Ayrshire home. Join us at Wellwood\, the home of Irvine Burns Club\, to hear Billy read passages from the book in a powerful Scots that is shot through with a sense of belonging… and a sense of humor! \n\n\n\nThis event will be held at Wellwood Burns Museum. Due to the historic nature of the building there is currently no disabled access to the performance space on the first floor.  \n\n\n\nFor access information email visits@irvineburnsclub.org \n\n\n\nBook sales at this event will be CASH ONLY (£10 paperback/£15 hardback) \n\n\n\n\nBook tickets
URL:https://tidelinesbookfestival.com/book-tickets/billy-kay-born-in-kyle-a-love-letter-tae-an-ayrshire-childhood/
LOCATION:Wellwood Burns Museum\, 28 Eglinton Street\, Irvine\, Ayrshire\, KA12 8AS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Festival 2024
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240928T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240928T160000
DTSTAMP:20240911T165849Z
CREATED:20240710T125608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240911T165849Z
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SUMMARY:Victoria MacKenzie: Medieval Mystics and the Genesis of Women’s Writing
DESCRIPTION:In the year of 1413\, two women: Julian of Norwich and Margery Kempe meet for the first time. Before they part\, Julian will entrust Margery with a secret – one that will change the course of history. \n\n\n\nVictoria MacKenzie joins us at Tidelines to read from her award-winning novel For Thy Great Pain Have Mercy On My Little Pain. This beautiful novel explores the real lives of two medieval mystics\, Julian of Norwich and Margery Kempe\, who wrote the earliest known books in English by women. Victoria will discuss her inspiration and writing process\, as well as the importance of Julian and Margery\, and suggest why the lives of medieval women are of such interest to us today.  \n\n\n\nFor Thy Great Pain Have Mercy On My Little Pain won the First Book Award at Scotland’s National Book Awards in 2023 and was a book of the year in The Guardian\, The Sunday Times and The Scotsman. \n\n\n\nWe are offering groups of five or more bookers a special price of £5 a ticket (select the ‘5 for £25’ option on the booking page) – perfect for bookclubs\, philosophy groups and friends who love to read. \n\n\n\n\nBook tickets
URL:https://tidelinesbookfestival.com/book-tickets/victoria-mackenzie-medieval-mystics-and-the-genesis-of-womens-writing/
LOCATION:Harbour Arts Centre\, 116 Harbour St\, Irvine\, KA12 8PZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Festival 2024
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240928T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240928T140000
DTSTAMP:20240807T183223Z
CREATED:20240710T125215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240807T183223Z
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SUMMARY:Coalfield Justice: The Miners’ Strike in Scotland
DESCRIPTION:In 2022 veteran miners in Scotland won a collective pardon from the Scottish Parliament for convictions acquired during the 1984–85 miners’ strike. The Pardons Act recognised the distinct injustices facing Scottish strikers: twice as likely to be arrested as those in England and Wales and three times as likely to be sacked.  \n\n\n\nAt this event Jim Phillips discusses his new book on the strike and its injustices\, using thirty oral history testimonies from strike veterans and family members. They remembered the injustices of arrest\, conviction and employment dismissal. They emphasised how the National Coal Board\, police and courts operated as confederates of Margaret Thatcher’s Conservative government\, silencing union voice and closing pits deemed unprofitable\, to maximise returns from intended privatisation. These testimonies were used in the successful campaign which secured the pardon. \n\n\n\nJim Phillips is Professor of Economic and Social History at the University of Glasgow. He is the foremost expert on the miners’ strike in Scotland and has authored several books on the subject including Collieries\, Communities and the Miners’ Strike in Scotland\, 1984–85 (2012) and Scottish Coal Miners in the Twentieth Century (2019). He has researched and published widely on deindustrialisation and Scottish history. \n\n\n\n\nBook tickets
URL:https://tidelinesbookfestival.com/book-tickets/coalfield-justice-the-miners-strike-in-scotland/
LOCATION:Harbour Arts Centre\, 116 Harbour St\, Irvine\, KA12 8PZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Festival 2024
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240928T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240928T150000
DTSTAMP:20240807T185358Z
CREATED:20240710T134519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240807T185358Z
UID:15009-1727521200-1727535600@tidelinesbookfestival.com
SUMMARY:Wellwood Tours
DESCRIPTION:A visit to Wellwood is a must for anyone interested in writing and publishing\, or the history of Robert Burns in Irvine. The tour includes a unique presentation on Burns in Irvine\, and a chance to see the Templeton Bookshop chair\, where Burns once sat and dreamt of becoming a poet. The tour includes access to the exhibition. \n\n\n\nSaturday: 11 am\, 1 pm and 3 pm. Allow 75 minutes for the tour. \n\n\n\n\nBook tickets – 11 am\n\n\n\nBook tickets – 1 pm\n\n\n\nBook tickets – 3 pm
URL:https://tidelinesbookfestival.com/book-tickets/wellwood-tours-3/
LOCATION:Wellwood Burns Museum\, 28 Eglinton Street\, Irvine\, Ayrshire\, KA12 8AS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Festival 2024
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240928T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240928T120000
DTSTAMP:20240807T183326Z
CREATED:20240710T124721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240807T183326Z
UID:14957-1727521200-1727524800@tidelinesbookfestival.com
SUMMARY:Irvine Lasses Harbourside Walk
DESCRIPTION:Come and enjoy a historic walk along the harbourside with the Irvine Lasses. Learn about Irvine’s rich cultural heritage and the literary connections to this unique part of Irvine\, including the history of the Harbour Arts Centre itself.  \n\n\n\nThis will be a leisurely walk along the harbourside starting from the old Harbourmaster’s cottage and finishing at or near the Irvine Water Sports Club building. The route follows the public pavement along the riverside. Sections of the pavement may be uneven\, and unused rail tracks are embedded in the pavement along part of the route.  \n\n\n\nMeet at the old Harbourmaster’s cottage (walk along the harbourside to the dead end of Harbour Street\, 5 mins by foot from the HAC). Advance booking essential. Please dress for the weather. \n\n\n\n\nBook tickets
URL:https://tidelinesbookfestival.com/book-tickets/irvine-lasses-harbourside-walk/
CATEGORIES:Festival 2024
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