Abbotsford announces 2026 Scott Prize shortlist - The shortlist for the £25,000 Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction has been announced from Abbotsford, the home of Sir Walter Scott and the Prize, in a video narrated by James Naughtie. For the f...

Announcing the Shortlist for the #WalterScottPrize 2026 from Abbotsford, home of Sir Walter Scott and the Prize.

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Programme 2025 - Borders Book Festival 2025 event programme All the fun of the festival listed day-by-day… Borders Book Festival 2025 Events below are listed by day and time order, use the event filters to suit your interests.

The Borders Book Festival starts today. Still tickets left for some of the events.
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Come to the #BordersBookFestival on 14 June to listen to @naughtiej.bsky.social and I discuss all things #Hiroshima. Ticket link 👇🏻👇🏻
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Shortlist of six books for Walter Scott Prize 2025

Just a reminder that our live prizegiving event is one of the most high-energy literary happenings you'll ever attend. Who will win the £25,000 #WalterScottPrize for Historical Fiction? Join us in the tent on 12 June at #BordersBookFestival:
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If you are coming to the excellent #BordersBookFestival on 14 June, please do check my talk out. bordersbookfestival.citizenticket.com/events/borders…
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In celebration of 'World Book Day' and the enjoyment of books and reading, we remember the fantastic inter-generational sessions we had at our supported and extra care developments. We also look forward to sponsoring #BordersBookFestival again on 12-15 June.