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Balfron Book Festival

Every September · last held 2025

SepSeptember
Balfron Book Festival, Glasgow

Balfron Book Festival takes place across the village over three days. It opens with Bookbug storytime for toddlers and the Book Caterpillar writing session for children at the library. There are storytime sessions for primary school children, a book art workshop with Lorna Mackay, and author talks from The Hebridean Baker and Gill Sims. A creative writing workshop with Dr Liam Bell takes place at McLintock Hall and The Highland Hutter will also be attending. Events are held across the library, halls, and other community spaces throughout the village.

Tickets and details
When5 to 7 September · 10am to 5pm
WhereGlasgow

Glasgow

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