News and Announcements
Harvill Secker & Bloody Scotland partner for BAME crime writing competition
7th June, 2018
We’ve partnered up with Harvill Secker launch a competition to find a debut crime writer from a BAME (black, Asian, minority ethnic) background. The winner will have their book published by Harvill Secker with…
2018 is go!
7th June, 2018
We have launched! Thanks to all who joined us for our launch events in Stirling and London, with special thanks to Alexander McCall Smith for opening our festival season with…
The 2018 Bloody Scotland programme revealed!
4th June, 2018
VAL MCDERMID // IRVINE WELSH // DENISE MINA // LOUISE PENNY // STUART MACBRIDE // ANN CLEEVES // AMBROSE PARRY // QUINTIN JARDINE // PETER JAMES & SO MUCH MORE This…
One week until launch
28th May, 2018
It’s only one week until we announce the 2018 Bloody Scotland programme in Stirling, with all events going live at 12pm! Sharon from Chapter in my Life was nice enough…
Alexander McCall Smith celebrates at Bloody Scotland
3rd May, 2018
Alexander McCall Smith, Scottish writer at his home in Edinburgh, Scotland. 2nd April 2014Picture by Alex Hewitt/Writer Pictures We’re delighted to announce that we will be launching the 2018 programme…
McIlvanney Prize 2017 Winner
8th September, 2017
We’re pleased to announce the Bloody Scotland McIlvanney Prize Scottish Crime Book of the Year 2017 winner to be… Denise Mina’s The Long Drop! Lee Randall, chair of the judges…
The Northern Powerhouse
6th September, 2017
There are some traces of some great literary footsteps in the North East – Ann Cleeves, Mari Hannah and L J Ross who all plot and kill with the stunning…
Opening Gala sold out!
5th September, 2017
The Opening Night Reception is now SOLD OUT! If you have purchased a ticket we look forward to seeing you on Friday in the Great Hall at Stirling Castle at…
Pitch Perfect 2017
5th September, 2017
The class of Pitch Perfect 2017 have been chosen! We’re pleased to welcome: Helen Calder (pitching ‘Singularity’) Mark Wightman (pitching ‘Sleeping in the Tiger’s Lair’) Ajit Panickar (pitching ‘Inspector Chatpati…
Off the Beaten Track
1st September, 2017
Scotland’s darkest deeds aren’t confined to its mean streets in its even meaner cities. Think the Scottish countryside can be a nice place to get some rest and relaxation? Not…
McIlvanney Prize Finalists 2017
29th August, 2017
Congratulations to the five finalists of the 2017 Scottish Crime Book of the Year, the McIlvanney Prize! Judges Lee Randall, Susan Calman and Craig Sisteron had the below to say…
The Dark Lands
21st August, 2017
Scotland is known for its long dark winters, but spare a thought for those living in even colder climes. In Iceland or Norway, the landscape is often more snowy and…