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Lorrie Moore: Danse Macabre Wed 21 Aug 18:45 - 19:45 Why not try?

That's Not My… with George Hoyle 0-3 Mon 12 Aug 12:00 - 12:30 Why not try?

Fruity Frolicks with Alan Windram Age 3-7 Sun 18 Aug 11:45 - 12:45

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Announcing our 2024 programme: Future Tense
Tuesday 4 June

We’re delighted to announce our 2024 programme with the theme Future Tense as we move into a new era and home at Edinburgh Futures Institute…

An update on our partnership with Baillie Gifford
Thursday 30 May

The Edinburgh International Book Festival and Baillie Gifford have ended their 20-year partnership…

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