St Andrew’s Book Festival London

Behind the headlines: power, privilege and the monarchy. Bestselling royal biographer Andrew Lownie discusses Entitled, his investigation into Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson, in conversation with Hugo Rifkind. Saturday 21st November, 2pm. Tickets £12. Book now: www.standrewsbookfestival.org

The countdown is on! The London St Andrew’s Book Festival returns from 16th to 22nd November 2026, bringing a week of brilliant authors, fascinating conversations and stories to remember. Explore the programme and book your tickets now at www.standrewsbookfestival.org

The countdown is on! The London St Andrew’s Book Festival returns from 16th to 22nd November 2026, bringing a week of brilliant authors, fascinating conversations and stories to remember. Explore the programme and book your tickets now at www.standrewsbookfestival.org

The countdown is on! The London St Andrew’s Book Festival returns from 16th to 22nd November 2026, bringing a week of brilliant authors, fascinating conversations and stories to remember. Explore the programme and book your tickets now at www.standrewsbookfestival.org

The countdown is on! The London St Andrew’s Book Festival returns from 16th to 22nd November 2026, bringing a week of brilliant authors, fascinating conversations and stories to remember. Explore the programme and book your tickets now at www.standrewsbookfestival.org

The countdown is on! The London St Andrew’s Book Festival returns from 16th to 22nd November 2026, bringing a week of brilliant authors, fascinating conversations and stories to remember. Explore the programme and book your tickets now at www.standrewsbookfestival.org

Three Brothers in a Boat Join Ewan, Jamie and Lachlan Maclean as they recount their record-breaking 9,750-mile row across the Pacific Ocean. Filled with extraordinary footage, humour and hard-won insights. Thursday, 19 November 2026 19:00 - 20:00 St Columba’s - Sanctuary

The countdown is on! The London St Andrew’s Book Festival returns from 16th to 22nd November 2026, bringing a week of brilliant authors, fascinating conversations and stories to remember. Explore the programme and book your tickets now at www.standrewsbookfestival.org

A Gourmand World Cookbook Awards finalist, and the only UK title in its whisky category. Join Ian Buxton and Marcus Railton for Whiskies Galore, a journey through Scotland’s island distilleries. Includes a whisky tasting. www.ticketsource.com/standrewsboo...

The countdown is on! The London St Andrew’s Book Festival returns from 16th to 22nd November 2026, bringing a week of brilliant authors, fascinating conversations and stories to remember. Explore the programme and book your tickets now at www.standrewsbookfestival.org

Gaelic Voices: Poetry & Song with Marcas Mac an Tuairneir Join acclaimed poet and songwriter Marcas Mac an Tuairneir for an evening of poetry, conversation and live music exploring Gaelic, Scottish and LGBTQ+ identity, resilience and belonging, featuring The London Gaelic Choir.

The countdown is on! The London St Andrew’s Book Festival returns from 16th to 22nd November 2026, bringing a week of brilliant authors, fascinating conversations and stories to remember. Explore the programme and book your tickets now at www.standrewsbookfestival.org

The countdown is on! The London St Andrew’s Book Festival returns from 16th to 22nd November 2026, bringing a week of brilliant authors, fascinating conversations and stories to remember. Explore the programme and book your tickets now at www.standrewsbookfestival.org

Three brothers. One boat. An epic adventure. What does it take to row the Pacific? Meet the Maclean Brothers live in London and hear the extraordinary story behind their journey. 19th November, 19:00, St Columba’s, Knightsbridge. www.ticketsource.com/standrewsboo...

The countdown is on! The London St Andrew’s Book Festival returns from 16th to 22nd November 2026, bringing a week of brilliant authors, fascinating conversations and stories to remember. Explore the programme and book your tickets now at www.standrewsbookfestival.org

The countdown is on! The London St Andrew’s Book Festival returns from 16th to 22nd November 2026, bringing a week of brilliant authors, fascinating conversations and stories to remember. Explore the programme and book your tickets now at www.standrewsbookfestival.org

The countdown is on! The London St Andrew’s Book Festival returns from 16th to 22nd November 2026, bringing a week of brilliant authors, fascinating conversations and stories to remember. Explore the programme and book your tickets now at www.standrewsbookfestival.org

The countdown is on! The London St Andrew’s Book Festival returns from 16th to 22nd November 2026, bringing a week of brilliant authors, fascinating conversations and stories to remember. Explore the programme and book your tickets now at www.standrewsbookfestival.org

The countdown is on! The London St Andrew’s Book Festival returns from 16th to 22nd November 2026, bringing a week of brilliant authors, fascinating conversations and stories to remember. Explore the programme and book your tickets now at www.standrewsbookfestival.org

The countdown is on! The London St Andrew’s Book Festival returns from 16th to 22nd November 2026, bringing a week of brilliant authors, fascinating conversations and stories to remember. Explore the programme and book your tickets now at www.standrewsbookfestival.org

Two giants in their fields. One extraordinary conversation. On 21st November, forensic scientist Professor Sue Black joins crime writer Val McDermid to explore An Expert Witness, forensic evidence and the search for justice. 12:30pm to 1:30pm. Book now: www.standrewsbookfestival.org

Jackie Kay. Len Pennie. Hannah Lavery. Three distinctive Scottish poetic voices, together for one unmissable Poetry Showcase at St Andrew’s Book Festival London. Don't miss it. Explore the programme and book now: www.standrewsbookfestival.org 16th to 22nd November 2026.

What can Scotland’s wild landscapes teach us about life, faith and ourselves? On Sunday 22nd November, Kenneth Steven joins the Rev. Angus MacLeod to explore Atoms of Delight, pilgrimage and Celtic spirituality. 1:30pm. FREE. All welcome. www.standrewsbookfestival.org

Two journalistic heavyweights. One essential conversation. On 21st November, Gavin Esler explores our Un-Enlightenment. In an age of information overload and misinformation, are we becoming less informed, not more? 6:30pm to 7:30pm. Tickets £12. Book: www.standrewsbookfestival.org

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Discover the Scottish Colourists with art historian Alice Strang at the St Andrew’s Book Festival London. Explore the artists, friendships and vibrant works that transformed Scottish art. Saturday 21st Nov, 12.30pm to 1.30pm. Chair Fiona Lindsay. Tickets £12. www.standrewsbookfestival.org

Join ITV Political Editor and thriller author Robert Peston in conversation with Hugh Pym at the St Andrew’s Book Festival London. Tuesday 17th November, 6.30pm, Fundment. Tickets £15, or £18 with a book. Book now: www.standrewsbookfestival.org Kindly supported by Fundment.

Huge names. Brilliant books. Big ideas. 7 days celebrating Scottish stories, writers and culture across London. Who are you going to bring? Tell us below, tag a book loving friend and share the excitement. Explore the programme and book tickets: www.standrewsbookfestival.org

Every dram has a story. Join whisky writer Ian Buxton and Marcus Railton on a journey through Scotland's island distilleries, colourful characters and unforgettable adventures. And yes, there'll be whisky to sample. Whiskies Galore 21st November, 8pm. £12.

Life imitates art. Or has art started imitating life? AI. Cyber warfare. Disinformation. Global tensions. Join bestselling espionage writers Charles Cumming and David Goodman as they explore how today's fractured world is reshaping the spy thriller. Masters of Modern Espionage. 21st November

Grab a coffee. Grab a paper. Come along Start your Saturday with Paddy O'Connell, Ayesha Hazarika, Harriet Tyce and Andrew Lownie as they dissect the Saturday papers Politics, culture, gossip, books, curious headlines and the stories that somehow capture the mood of the week 21st November, 11am

DO YOU SPEAK PARLIAMO GLASGOW? Before Billy Connolly. Before Kevin Bridges. There was Stanley Baxter. Watch this brilliant example of the man at work, then join Brian Beacom and Marcus Railton to discover the story behind the legend. www.facebook.com/watch/?v=142... 19th November, 8:30pm. £12.

At the 2024 St Andrew’s Book Festival, Colin MacIntyre played Auld Lang Syne and got a packed hall singing. Now he's back. This time, he's bringing Alan Johnson. Music, memories, friendship and stories with Mull Historical Society. 20th November, 8pm. £12

You know the King James Bible. But do you know his loves? Six great loves. Sex. Scandal. Power. A murder that threatened the monarchy. The story behind the BBC documentary Queen James comes to the London St Andrew’s Book Festival. 21st November, 6:30pm. £12

Can a language change who you are? Award winning poet and songwriter Marcas Mac an Tuairneir explores identity, belonging and resilience through Gaelic poetry, music and conversation, joined by The London Gaelic Choir.

Two perspectives. One extraordinary Scottish story. Together they explore the ill fated Darien scheme in This Door of the Seas, their contribution to the acclaimed Darkland Tales series. Ambition. Adventure. Catastrophe. With Nicola Meighan. www.ticketsource.com/standrewsboo...

Gordon Simpson has worked with Tiger Woods, Colin Montgomerie, Seve Ballesteros Now he takes us inside the darker side of professional golf with his new thriller Four Deadly Swings Monday 16th November 6:30pm The Caledonian Club £12 including a glass of wine www.ticketsource.com/standrewsboo...

Doctor Who. Outlander. Shetland. Fleabag. Good Omens. House of the Dragon. The Witches. Truly Madly Deeply. Now hear the man behind them as he discusses Tales from the Back Green at the St Andrew’s Book Festival. Thursday 19th November | 5pm Tickets: www.ticketsource.com/standrewsboo...

Some novels ask you to imagine another world. Others make you question this one. Jenni Fagan’s The Delusions does both. Join the novelist and poet in conversation with Fiona Lindsay about love, mortality and what it means to be human. Saturday 21 November, 3.30pm

POWER. PRIVILEGE. REPUTATION. Bestselling royal biographer Andrew Lownie discusses Entitled, his investigation into Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson. Saturday 21st November | 2pm St Columba’s Church Tickets £12 www.ticketsource.com/standrewsboo...

Trust no one. Especially not crime writers. The Traitors star Harriet Tyce and bestselling crime writer Louise Welsh join us for a darkly entertaining conversation about murder, deception, justice and the darker corners of human nature. Saturday 21 November, 2pm Come prepared for twists.

Bear Grylls called it “Epic.” Ewan McGregor: “Unbelievable.” Ben Fogle: “An inspiring tale of endurance, bravery and fortitude.” Ewan, Jamie & Lachlan Maclean tell the story behind the record breaking Pacific row. Thurs 19 Nov | 7pm St Columba’s www.ticketsource.com/standrewsboo...

Former Makar Jackie Kay, Len Pennie and Hannah Lavery come together for an evening of poetry that explores who we are, where we come from and what connects us. Expect words that make you laugh, think, feel - and perhaps see yourself differently. www.ticketsource.com/standrewsboo...

HOW DO YOU FIT SCOTLAND’S HISTORY INTO AN HOUR? Battles. Kings and queens. Identity. Nationhood. And centuries of people, ideas and events that have shaped a remarkable country. Wednesday 18 November 6:30–7:30pm St Columba's Church - Pont Street www.ticketsource.com/standrewsboo...

WHERE, WHERE, WHERE?! The St Andrew’s Book Festival is spreading across London! 16 Nov — The Caledonian Club 17 Nov — Fundment, Fitzrovia 18 Nov — Scotland House 19–22 Nov — St Columba’s, Knightsbridge 20 Nov — Literary Lunch with Carol Kirkwood at The Caledonian Club 7 days. 4 fabulous venues.

The St Andrew’s Book Festival is across London! Mon — Belgravia Tue — Fitzrovia Wed — Blackfriars Thu–Sun — Knightsbridge Our Literary Lunch with Carol Kirkwood returns to Belgravia on Friday. 7 days. 4 venues. 1 brilliant festival. 16–22 November 2026. www.ticketsource.com/standrewsboo...

READY FOR A DEADLY EVENING? Join Chris Brookmyre (Quite Ugly One Evening) and Frances Crawford (A Bad, Bad Place) for a thrilling conversation about crime, mystery, secrets and justice. Thurs 19 Nov | 8.30pm | £12 Chaired by Hugo Rifkind. www.ticketsource.com/standrewsboo...

Join the much-loved Carol Kirkwood for a very special Literary Lunch at the St Andrew’s Book Festival. Hear the stories behind her broadcasting career, her writing life and plenty of laughs along the way. Friday 20 Nov | 12.30pm | Caledonian Club | £65 www.ticketsource.com/standrewsboo...

“Sounds brilliant… but how do I get tickets?” We’re glad you asked! Val McDermid. Christopher Brookmyre. The Maclean brothers. And plenty more. 16–22 Nov 2026 Tickets are ON SALE NOW: www.ticketsource.com/standrewsboo... Go on. You know you want to.