Bloody Scotland
@bloodyscotland.bsky.social
Scotland’s International Festival of Crime Writing. Stirling. 12-14th September 2025.
Don't miss Bloody Scotland board members
@radiomukhers.bsky.social and @gordonjbrown.bsky.social
as well as McIlvanney Prize winner @tariqashkanani.bsky.social at this year's Aye Write festival in Glasgow...https://glasgowlife.org.uk/whats-on/aye-write?eventtype=Crime%20and%20Thriller
@radiomukhers.bsky.social and @gordonjbrown.bsky.social
as well as McIlvanney Prize winner @tariqashkanani.bsky.social at this year's Aye Write festival in Glasgow...https://glasgowlife.org.uk/whats-on/aye-write?eventtype=Crime%20and%20Thriller
October 30, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Don't miss Bloody Scotland board members
@radiomukhers.bsky.social and @gordonjbrown.bsky.social
as well as McIlvanney Prize winner @tariqashkanani.bsky.social at this year's Aye Write festival in Glasgow...https://glasgowlife.org.uk/whats-on/aye-write?eventtype=Crime%20and%20Thriller
@radiomukhers.bsky.social and @gordonjbrown.bsky.social
as well as McIlvanney Prize winner @tariqashkanani.bsky.social at this year's Aye Write festival in Glasgow...https://glasgowlife.org.uk/whats-on/aye-write?eventtype=Crime%20and%20Thriller
Look at this talented (and photogenic) bunch! Presenting our 2025 authors, expertly photographed by @paulandrewreich.bsky.social once more.
September 22, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Look at this talented (and photogenic) bunch! Presenting our 2025 authors, expertly photographed by @paulandrewreich.bsky.social once more.
A brief look back at a spectacular weekend, and a look forward to 2026 - remember to sign up for our newsletters to keep up to date with all the latest news...https://bloodyscotland.com/mailchimp-signup/
September 16, 2025 at 4:02 PM
A brief look back at a spectacular weekend, and a look forward to 2026 - remember to sign up for our newsletters to keep up to date with all the latest news...https://bloodyscotland.com/mailchimp-signup/
Well, that's a wrap on Bloody Scotland 2025. We had a blast and loved having @ianrankin1.bsky.social on the team this year! Remember you can still catch-up on any events you might have missed online until 30th September, or even buy a digital pass and watch them all! bloodyscotland.com/whats-on/
September 15, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Well, that's a wrap on Bloody Scotland 2025. We had a blast and loved having @ianrankin1.bsky.social on the team this year! Remember you can still catch-up on any events you might have missed online until 30th September, or even buy a digital pass and watch them all! bloodyscotland.com/whats-on/
Our ticketing will work differently at the festival this year. You will be emailed an electronic ticket with a barcode. You can show this on your phone at the venue or if you prefer, you can print it out. Any ticketing issues, please contact the box office on: 01786 274 000.
September 11, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Our ticketing will work differently at the festival this year. You will be emailed an electronic ticket with a barcode. You can show this on your phone at the venue or if you prefer, you can print it out. Any ticketing issues, please contact the box office on: 01786 274 000.
Announcing our McIlvanney Prize finalists:
@tariqashkanani.bsky.social - The Midnight King
@liammcilvanney.bsky.social - The Good Father
@callummcsorley.bsky.social - Paperboy
@damedenisemina.bsky.social - The Good Liar
@ianrankin1.bsky.social - Midnight and Blue
Winner revealed next Friday!
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@tariqashkanani.bsky.social - The Midnight King
@liammcilvanney.bsky.social - The Good Father
@callummcsorley.bsky.social - Paperboy
@damedenisemina.bsky.social - The Good Liar
@ianrankin1.bsky.social - Midnight and Blue
Winner revealed next Friday!
👏👏👏
September 5, 2025 at 8:42 AM
Announcing our McIlvanney Prize finalists:
@tariqashkanani.bsky.social - The Midnight King
@liammcilvanney.bsky.social - The Good Father
@callummcsorley.bsky.social - Paperboy
@damedenisemina.bsky.social - The Good Liar
@ianrankin1.bsky.social - Midnight and Blue
Winner revealed next Friday!
👏👏👏
@tariqashkanani.bsky.social - The Midnight King
@liammcilvanney.bsky.social - The Good Father
@callummcsorley.bsky.social - Paperboy
@damedenisemina.bsky.social - The Good Liar
@ianrankin1.bsky.social - Midnight and Blue
Winner revealed next Friday!
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Our Blog Tour Starts today and runs right up until the festival...😀👇👏
August 19, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Our Blog Tour Starts today and runs right up until the festival...😀👇👏
STOP PRESS! Sadly, Sarah Pinborough is no longer able to join us at the festival. However, the good news is that multi-million copy international bestseller @ruthwarewriter.bsky.social is stepping into this panel instead. Tickets: bloodyscotland.com/event/origin...
August 15, 2025 at 12:11 PM
STOP PRESS! Sadly, Sarah Pinborough is no longer able to join us at the festival. However, the good news is that multi-million copy international bestseller @ruthwarewriter.bsky.social is stepping into this panel instead. Tickets: bloodyscotland.com/event/origin...
A most enjoyable judges lunch to decide the winner of this year's debut prize.
@davegoodman.bsky.social, @nataliejayneclark.bsky.social
Foday Mannah, @byclairewilson.bsky.social and
@richardstrachan.bsky.social bloodyscotland.com/whats-on
@davegoodman.bsky.social, @nataliejayneclark.bsky.social
Foday Mannah, @byclairewilson.bsky.social and
@richardstrachan.bsky.social bloodyscotland.com/whats-on
August 14, 2025 at 3:55 PM
A most enjoyable judges lunch to decide the winner of this year's debut prize.
@davegoodman.bsky.social, @nataliejayneclark.bsky.social
Foday Mannah, @byclairewilson.bsky.social and
@richardstrachan.bsky.social bloodyscotland.com/whats-on
@davegoodman.bsky.social, @nataliejayneclark.bsky.social
Foday Mannah, @byclairewilson.bsky.social and
@richardstrachan.bsky.social bloodyscotland.com/whats-on
Our latest newsletter has just gone out. These will be weekly now that it’s only FIVE WEEKS until the festival. Don’t miss exciting updates about Spotlights, Pitch Perfect, McIlvanney Prize finalists and much, much more! Sign up here: bloodyscotland.com/mailchimp-si...
August 2, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Our latest newsletter has just gone out. These will be weekly now that it’s only FIVE WEEKS until the festival. Don’t miss exciting updates about Spotlights, Pitch Perfect, McIlvanney Prize finalists and much, much more! Sign up here: bloodyscotland.com/mailchimp-si...
We've been enjoying all your @harrogatefestivals.bsky.social
photos and pleased to see that so many of you are now excited for Stirling in September. (we're quite excited too...!) bloodyscotland.com/whats-on/
photos and pleased to see that so many of you are now excited for Stirling in September. (we're quite excited too...!) bloodyscotland.com/whats-on/
July 24, 2025 at 5:17 PM
We've been enjoying all your @harrogatefestivals.bsky.social
photos and pleased to see that so many of you are now excited for Stirling in September. (we're quite excited too...!) bloodyscotland.com/whats-on/
photos and pleased to see that so many of you are now excited for Stirling in September. (we're quite excited too...!) bloodyscotland.com/whats-on/
He did it again! adding to his Nibbie, our board member, the super talented @radiomukhers.bsky.social took home the Crime Novel of the Year award at #theakstonsawards last night for Hunted. Well done matey!
July 18, 2025 at 9:12 AM
He did it again! adding to his Nibbie, our board member, the super talented @radiomukhers.bsky.social took home the Crime Novel of the Year award at #theakstonsawards last night for Hunted. Well done matey!
Can @callummcsorley.bsky.social repeat the achievement of his debut Squeaky Clean and take home the McIlvanney Prize for his second novel, Paperboy? Callum is closing this year's festival with Marion Todd and Foday Mannah on Sun 14th Sept: bloodyscotland.com/event/scotla...
July 6, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Can @callummcsorley.bsky.social repeat the achievement of his debut Squeaky Clean and take home the McIlvanney Prize for his second novel, Paperboy? Callum is closing this year's festival with Marion Todd and Foday Mannah on Sun 14th Sept: bloodyscotland.com/event/scotla...
Shortlisted for the Debut Prize just last year, @spacemandan13.bsky.social graduates to the longlist of the McIlvanney with his second novel The Dying Light - he's appearing with Trevor Wood and Sean Watkin on Fri 12th Sept: bloodyscotland.com/event/always...
July 6, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Shortlisted for the Debut Prize just last year, @spacemandan13.bsky.social graduates to the longlist of the McIlvanney with his second novel The Dying Light - he's appearing with Trevor Wood and Sean Watkin on Fri 12th Sept: bloodyscotland.com/event/always...
Our guest programmer Sir Ian Rankin makes the longlist with Midnight and Blue - he’ll be discussing this book with a couple of those actor types on Friday 12th Sept: bloodyscotland.com/event/a-puzz...
July 5, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Our guest programmer Sir Ian Rankin makes the longlist with Midnight and Blue - he’ll be discussing this book with a couple of those actor types on Friday 12th Sept: bloodyscotland.com/event/a-puzz...
Last year's winner Chris Brookmyre features on the longlist this year as half of Ambrose Parry with the final Raven and Fisher novel The Death of Shame. They are on with Lesley McDowell and SJ Parris on Sat 13th Sept: bloodyscotland.com/event/female...
July 5, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Last year's winner Chris Brookmyre features on the longlist this year as half of Ambrose Parry with the final Raven and Fisher novel The Death of Shame. They are on with Lesley McDowell and SJ Parris on Sat 13th Sept: bloodyscotland.com/event/female...
We're always excited when there's a new book on the horizon from the marvellous Denise Mina. Her longlisted novel The Good Liar will publish at the end of this month, and Denise will be appearing with Richard Armitage in September: bloodyscotland.com/event/in-con...
July 4, 2025 at 5:35 PM
We're always excited when there's a new book on the horizon from the marvellous Denise Mina. Her longlisted novel The Good Liar will publish at the end of this month, and Denise will be appearing with Richard Armitage in September: bloodyscotland.com/event/in-con...
Another author with a winning track record is
@tariqashkanani.bsky.social who walked off with our Debut Prize in 2022. He'll be talking about The Midnight King with RD McLean and Carole Hailey on Sat 13th Sept: bloodyscotland.com/event/danger...
@tariqashkanani.bsky.social who walked off with our Debut Prize in 2022. He'll be talking about The Midnight King with RD McLean and Carole Hailey on Sat 13th Sept: bloodyscotland.com/event/danger...
July 4, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Another author with a winning track record is
@tariqashkanani.bsky.social who walked off with our Debut Prize in 2022. He'll be talking about The Midnight King with RD McLean and Carole Hailey on Sat 13th Sept: bloodyscotland.com/event/danger...
@tariqashkanani.bsky.social who walked off with our Debut Prize in 2022. He'll be talking about The Midnight King with RD McLean and Carole Hailey on Sat 13th Sept: bloodyscotland.com/event/danger...
It could be sixth time lucky for @dougskelton.bsky.social who is longlisted for A Thief's Blood. He'll be appearing with Charlotte Philby and Philip Miller at 2pm on Fri 12th Sept (actually talking about his latest Rebecca Connolly, but he may digress!): bloodyscotland.com/event/deadli...
July 3, 2025 at 4:03 PM
It could be sixth time lucky for @dougskelton.bsky.social who is longlisted for A Thief's Blood. He'll be appearing with Charlotte Philby and Philip Miller at 2pm on Fri 12th Sept (actually talking about his latest Rebecca Connolly, but he may digress!): bloodyscotland.com/event/deadli...
Longlisted this year for Gunner, Alan Parks is no stranger to The McIlvanney Prize, having won it in 2022 for May God Forgive. Alan is on a panel this year with Dominic Nolan (White City) and David F Ross (The Weekenders): bloodyscotland.com/event/in-the...
July 3, 2025 at 8:23 AM
Longlisted this year for Gunner, Alan Parks is no stranger to The McIlvanney Prize, having won it in 2022 for May God Forgive. Alan is on a panel this year with Dominic Nolan (White City) and David F Ross (The Weekenders): bloodyscotland.com/event/in-the...
A number of our McIlvanney longlisted authors are appearing on our programme this year, starting with our opening event with Bloody Scotland founder Lin Anderson AND Allan Gaw talking forensics with Simon Toyne. bloodyscotland.com/event/settin... pic.x.com/wAgclhKdlCht...
July 2, 2025 at 2:12 PM
A number of our McIlvanney longlisted authors are appearing on our programme this year, starting with our opening event with Bloody Scotland founder Lin Anderson AND Allan Gaw talking forensics with Simon Toyne. bloodyscotland.com/event/settin... pic.x.com/wAgclhKdlCht...
The McIlvanney Prize longlist has five former Debut Prize shortlistees and four previous winners on it - The winner will be announced on 12th September - bloodyscotland.com/event/bloody... Congratulations all!
July 1, 2025 at 8:36 AM
The McIlvanney Prize longlist has five former Debut Prize shortlistees and four previous winners on it - The winner will be announced on 12th September - bloodyscotland.com/event/bloody... Congratulations all!
Do you have an idea for a crime novel? Or are you 10,000 words in? or have you completed your masterpiece? In any case, Pitch Perfect is now open for submissions - forms.gle/xobKjekYcnFa...
June 30, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Do you have an idea for a crime novel? Or are you 10,000 words in? or have you completed your masterpiece? In any case, Pitch Perfect is now open for submissions - forms.gle/xobKjekYcnFa...