Balfron Book Festival @balfronbooks

What a VERY busy 72 hours.

Thank you to everyone involved in the very first Balfron Book Festival. From those who supported the original crowdfunder, wonderful volunteers, fantastic audiences, incredible authors & creatives, we truly couldn’t have done it without you.

Here’s to the next chapter!

08.09.2025 21:20 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Raffle tickets available from event venues with incredible prizes from wonderful local businesses!

Gym 63, Arnprior Farm, Endrick Yoga, The Old Mill Killearn, The Nest, Loch Lomond ROCKS, Drymen Bakery & Deli, Turnip The Beet, Lou's Bake Stop, Alba Nordic Walks, Willow & The Olive Branch,Glengoyne

31.08.2025 20:41 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

We can’t wait to chat to Emma Steele at her Balfron Book Festival author event on Sunday 7th September! Emma’s debut novel The Echoes of Us had us hooked with its twisting love story & we can’t wait to get our hands on her next release on 11th September!
Tickets via link in bio
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30.08.2025 09:37 — 👍 4 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

In search of your next read? Don’t miss the Pop-Up Book Sale at the Pirn Inn on Sunday 7th September! There will be second-hand books, authors with their own works, bookish treasures and the wonderful team from Daydreams Bookshop - a must-visit for readers of all ages!

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28.08.2025 20:01 — 👍 3 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0

Book now to avoid disappointment.

Tickets are only £5!

www.balfronbookfestival.com

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17.08.2025 09:18 — 👍 4 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0

Dr Liam Bell, author & creative writing lecturer,will be helping participants unlock their inner writer with a 2 hour creative writing workshop:
exploring the concept of 'home' & helping to ignite your inspiration & hone your skills

£10 tickets: www.balfronbookfestival.com

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17.08.2025 09:08 — 👍 3 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0

Our Book art workshop with @lornamackayartist 🥰❤️

www.balfronbookfestival.com

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16.08.2025 12:08 — 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Come and join in the fun at Balfron Book Festival 🥰

Tickets via the link ⬆️

Lots for the whole family ❤️

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16.08.2025 12:04 — 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0

Meet Paul Henke at the Balfron Book Festival! Former Royal Navy bomb‑disposal expert turned bestselling thriller writer, Paul has penned over 18 gripping novels— historical Tears sagas, pulse‑racing Nick Hunter & Gumshoe mysteries
Saturday 6th August
2.30pm
Pirn Inn Lounge
Book via link ⬆️
#booksky

14.08.2025 19:08 — 👍 3 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0

Heading from the village to the city to deliver posters for our upcoming fabulous book festival on the 5th to 7th September.

Tickets available ⬆️

Thank you to Daydreams Bookshop in Milngavie (our bookseller) and Get Free Books Glasgow in Buchanan Galleries for supporting our event

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13.08.2025 10:48 — 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

A BIG thank you to our youngest (and coolest) volunteer, 5 year old Fergus, for helping us launch our fab new sign in the village!

The team have been busy dropping off posters and flyers - thank you to everyone who has agreed to take a supply!
We look forward to seeing you there via link ⬆️

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13.08.2025 06:52 — 👍 4 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 1

**Pop up book sale**

Come along and find your next read - we have preloved books, some new authors for you to discover and some lovely accessories.

Sunday 7th September

2:30-5:00pm

The Pirn Inn

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13.08.2025 06:48 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Stop by @lous_bake_stop in Balfron for a tasty treat and pick up one of our festival flyers 🥰

10.08.2025 19:55 — 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

The Echoes of Us, debut novel of author Emma Steele, was named as one of the five best romance books of 2024 by the Guardian.

To join Emma for a discussion about her books and her writing journey, get your £5 ticket via the link ⬆️

🗓️ Date: Sunday 7th September 11.30am
📍 Balfron High School

10.08.2025 15:51 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Crime queen @Alex Kane is heading to the Balfron Book Festival

📅 Sat 6 Sept, 11.30am
📍 Balfron High School

Author of gritty psychological thrillers like The New Friend and The Family Business, Alex brings stories full of secrets, suspense and Glasgow grit.

Tickets via the festival website ⬆️

08.08.2025 08:27 — 👍 2 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0

We are absolutely thrilled to have Hestor Musson, author of bestselling period novel The Beholders joining us at Balfron Book Festival.

Don’t miss your chance to come along. Tickets are £5 and available on our website www.balfronbookfestival.com

#books #booksky #bookfestival

07.08.2025 21:54 — 👍 4 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0

We're delighted to be partnering with
award -winning Daydreams Bookshop in Milngavie for Balfron Book Festival.
The team will be joining us at a number of our author events so that you can pick up our writers' latest releases on the day!
Purchase tickets on our website www.balfronbookfestival.com

06.08.2025 20:11 — 👍 5 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0

Join retired hill shepherd & bestselling author Sion Barrington for an afternoon of storytelling rooted in the wilds of Perthshire.

Tales rich in Scottish history, folklore and hard-earned wisdom, winner of the SAC Book Award.

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Booking Essential - www.balfronbookfestival.com

05.08.2025 17:43 — 👍 4 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0

Our hard working volunteers are taking every opportunity to promote the Balfron Book Festival!
We’re very excited to see you over the weekend of 5-7 September.
To get your tickets, and your very own BBF t-shirt or hoodie as modelled by our team, go to www.balfronbookfestival.com
#books #booksky

01.08.2025 23:14 — 👍 6 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0

Balfron Book Festival | Book festival scotland | Balfron, Glasgow, UK Taking place from the 5th to 7th September 2025, Balfron Book Festival is a celebration of books and storytelling in the Stirlingshire village of Balfron. From author events and creative writing works...