Word - University of Aberdeen Writers Festival is one of the highlights of Scotland's cultural calendar. Over 40 authors, thinkers and commentators from all over the world come to Aberdeen for a three-day celebration of the written word with an energetic mix of readings, discussions, films and exhibitions.
Previous names include Nobel laureate Alasdair Gray, Alexander McCall Smith, Louis de Bernieres, Seamus Heaney, Ian Rankin, Poet Laureate Carol Ann Duffy, Lionel Shriver, and Irvine Welsh, as well as a packed series of events for young readers.
2010 marks the 10th Word festival and brings an extra special line up of events to the North East of Scotland. Be among the first to receive the programme when it's launched early next year by visiting www.abdn.ac.uk/word and joining our mailing list.