Crime fiction fans set for a Bloody good time at festival Crime fiction fans have been looking forward to the crispness of a Scottish autumn for months, and counting down the days until this year's Bloody Scotland crime writing festival arrives - the wait is almost over, as the festival begins tomorrow, Friday 18th September. Last year the festival introduced a guest programmer, in the shape of Sir Ian Rankin; this year Denise Mina has taken on the mantle and opened up her address book to bring some stellar names to Stirling, and will be kept busy all weekend chairing events.

Bloody Scotland 2026 highlights (blog tour) I'm delighted to be taking part in the Bloody Scotland blog tour highlighting events I am excited to see - though as ever I could recommend the whole programme! However, I have chosen two panels I'm particularly keen to see. My first recommendation is How To Clean A Crime Scene on Friday 18 September at 8.15pm in the Golden Lion, where Ben Giles will be interviewed by Craig Robertson…

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