@islaybookfest.bsky.social
We are an annual autumn book festival on Scotland's whisky isle. 2026 dates coming soon... π
Many attendees at this yearβs Islay Book Festival event with Jen Stout were gripped by Jenβs recounting of her experiences in Ukraine, and of the bravery and strength of Ukrainians in the face of relentless attacks by Russian forces.
Read more: www.islaybookfestival.co.uk/charity/khar...
Islay Book Festival would like to say a big thank you to Loganair who kindly provided complimentary flights to some of our wonderful guest authors. βοΈ
Thank you for helping us make #IBF25 happen, and for transporting our authors safely and in style. π«
Signed copies anyone? πποΈ β¨
Quite a few of the lovely @islaybookfest.bsky.social authors signed copies of their books for us to sell in the shop, and weβve also got signed editions of brand new titles including Sam Heughanβs, Michael Rosenβs and Jamie Oliverβs!
After the exciting whirlwind that was @islaybookfest.bsky.social β25, Iβm now busy preparing for the four events Iβll be chairing at Wigtown Book Fest! Very excited as it will be my first time going to Scotlandβs National booktown. Thanks so much @islaro.bsky.social for inviting me to take part!
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If you are finding yourself at a loss of what to do this weekend now the festival is over⦠look no further!
The Celtic House, Birlinn & Islay Book Festival present:
β¨Book Launchβ¨
π Friday 5 September 2025
β° 7pm
π Islay House, Bridgend
π All welcome!
To all of the incredible guest authors, chairs, sponsors, donors, venues, volunteers, schools, teachers, the local Islay community and audience members!
You were amazing and made Islay Book Festival 2025 truly a weekend to remember.
Sunday 31st August at Islay Book Festivalβ¦ the final day!π
β¨ Jen Stout
β¨ Pam Brunton
β¨ Manda Scott
Thank you to all of our talented guest authors, chairs, venues, volunteers, sponsors, and audience.
Stay tuned for moreβ¦
Saturday 30th August at Islay Book Festival π
β¨ Jane Smith
β¨ Hamza Yassin
β¨ Markus Stitz
β¨ Rory Cellan-Jones
Thank you to all of our talented guest authors, chairs, venues, volunteers, sponsors, and audience.
Stay tuned for a round up of the final day of #IBF25!
π£ FINAL ISLAY BOOK FESTIVAL 2025 EVENT
Manda Scott: Any Human Power
3:30pm @ Bruichladdich Hall
Not to be missed!
Tickets available on the door! ποΈ
Just like that the final day of #IBF25 is upon us!
Todayβs programme:
#islaybookfestival2025
Thatβs a shame!
It will be the last weekend of August 2026 π
βοΈπ Islay Book Festival School Programme πβοΈ
Thank you to the guest authors, schools, teachers, and students themselves for some wonderful sessions over the past couple of days!
π£ Islay Book Festival Friday 29th August Lineup π£
islaybookfestival.co.uk
The first events of Islay Book Festival 2025 took place yesterday in the historic Round Church in Bowmore.
Talks with Peter Mackay and Hamza Yassin were thoroughly enjoyed by all. π
Catch IBF guest author Pam Brunton on BBC Radio 4's Food Programme this morning at 11am!
Pam will be joining us on Sunday for a sold out event at Lochindaal Seafood Kitchen.
Due to adverse weather forecast for Saturday afternoon, Fun in the Woods with Hamza Yassin will now take place at 10am as opposed to 2pm as previously advertised.
Wrap up warm and see you there! π²π³
Islay Book Festival 2025 is here! π₯³
β‘οΈ Peter Mackay: Our First Gaelic Makar @ 6pm, Round Church, Bowmore
β‘οΈ Hamza Yassin: Homeward Bound @ 8pm, Round Church, Bowmore
Tickets available for both events via the website or on the door. ποΈ
www.islaybookfestival.co.uk
Donβt worry if you are unable to attend Islay Book Festival this weekendβ¦ there is another exclusive Islay book event taking place next week π
β¨ Islay Scenes: Portrait of an Island by Diana Leitch
Taking place on Friday 5th September 2025 @ 7pm, Islay House, Bridgend
Manda Scott: Any Human Power
Chaired by Emily Arnold-FernΓ‘ndez
Sunday 31st August 2025 @ 3:30pm
Bruichladdich Hall
Tickets available here: www.ticketsource.co.uk/islay-book-f...
Gutted I wonβt make this yearβs @islaybookfest.bsky.social. A huge well done to @charlenebusalli.bsky.social and team for such a great lineup. Itβs so exciting to see the festival go from strength to strength Everyone should have this festival on their must-see list. www.thetimes.com/uk/scotland/...
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Graeme Macrae Burnet: A Case of Matricide
Chaired by Charlène Busalli
Sponsored by The Scottish Book Trust
Friday 29th August 2025 @ 6pm
St. Johnβs Church, Port Ellen
See you there!
ππ ISLAY BOOK FESTIVAL IS FREE TO STUDENTS! ππ
Check out the full lineup of events on the website (link in bio β¬οΈ)
#islaybookfestival #islaybookfestival2025
π ISLAY BOOK FESTIVAL 2025 π
Less than one week to go!
We are counting down the days until #IBF25 begins here on our beautiful island in the inner Hebrides π΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ Ώ
Www.islaybookfestival.co.uk
In conversation with political editor for BBC Scotland Glenn Campbell, Jen Stout will discuss her book Night Train to Odesa, which recounts her experiences as a reporter covering the human cost of Russian aggression against Ukraine.
Tickets: www.ticketsource.co.uk/islay-book-f...
Hamza Yassin at Islay Book Festival 2025! π³π
Read more and book tickets here: www.ticketsource.co.uk/islay-book-f...
π΄ Check out our event with Markus Stitz and book tickets here: www.ticketsource.co.uk/islay-book-f...
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BBC veteran Rory Cellan-Jones, who left the role of principal technology correspondent at the BBC in 2021, will talk with writer and associate editor of The Bookseller Caroline Sanderson.
Read more and book tickets via the website: www.islaybookfestival.co.uk
A neurodivergent writer, editor and producer based in Perth, Natalie Jayne Clark writes for SNACK Magazine and is the Assistant Producer for StAnza Poetry Festival. Β She is also a certified whisky ambassador.
Read more about Natalie and book tickets here: www.islaybookfestival.co.uk
π ISLAY BOOK FESTIVAL 2025 π
Thursday 28th - Sunday 31st August
Only 2 weeks to go!
A couple of events are already sold out so be quick to ensure you donβt miss out! π
Details of authors, events and tickets available via our website: islaybookfestival.co.uk
β¨ Author Spotlight - Hamza Yassin β¨
Renowned wildlife cameraman and presenter Hamza Yassin will talk about his new memoir, Homeward Bound.
www.islaybookfestival.co.uk
