News and Announcements
Crime in the Spotlight
15th August, 2017
It’s that time of the year again when we reveal the Crime in the Spotlight-ers! Being selected for ‘Crime in the Spotlight’ is like being asked to be the support…
Location, Location, Location
10th August, 2017
The Book Trail returns as guest blogger this year, with a blog particularly relevant to her expertise – an exploration of our Location, Location, Location event on Saturday 9th September,…
Four Blokes in Search of a Plot…hopefully
2nd August, 2017
So, there’s four crime writers, right? Real wise guys. And they want a plot. A deadly plot. Someone’s going to die. Maybe quite a few people. It won’t be pretty….
Volunteer at Bloody Scotland 2017
22nd July, 2017
Bloody Scotland is seeking enthusiastic, responsible and reliable volunteers to help out at this year’s festival. This is our sixth year and the festival is taking place across Stirling from Friday…
Practicing what you preach
21st July, 2017
David Bishop In the first of this year’s series of guest posts from crime writers and bloggers, we hear from Edinburgh Napier University MA Creative Writing programme leader and writer…
Seeking inspiration in Stirling…
20th July, 2017
This all happened because of Ian Rankin. And Chris Brookmyre’s jobbie. Sorry, I should probably explain. Last week, it was announced I’ve signed with Constable to write a new crime…
A Tale Etched in Blood and Hard Black Pencil
17th July, 2017
We have something a little different for Bloody Scotland attendees this year in what we’re calling the ‘Bloody Scotland Fringe’ where criminally relevant events are taking place during the Bloody…
McIlvanney Prize 2017 Longlist Announced
20th June, 2017
We’re pleased to announce the 12-strong McIlvanney Prize Scottish Crime Book of the Year longlist for 2017! Those up for the £1,000 prize include: Lin Anderson – None But…
Debut: a new crime writing podcast
20th June, 2017
A new podcast series exploring a debut crime author’s dramatic 14-year journey to publication is being released today. Debut: A Crime Writer’s Journey from the Bedroom to the Bookshelf tells…
Bloody Scotland 2017 programme
1st June, 2017
You’ve been waiting patiently and we can finally reveal the programme for Bloody Scotland 2017! We welcome back popular favourites Ian Rankin, Val McDermid, Denise Mina and last year’s McIlvanney…
McIlvanney Prize 2017 judges!
12th April, 2017
We’re excited to reveal the McIlvanney Prize 2017 judges as Susan Calman and Craig Sisterson, chaired by Lee Randall. Susan said: ‘I am absolutely delighted to be on the judging panel…
Tartan Noir in Kolkata
21st February, 2017
This month crime writers Lin Anderson and Doug Johnstone with Bloody Scotland chair Jenny Brown travelled to Kolkata to take part in the Literature Festival. We met writers, talked about…