![Sir Alexander McCall Smith](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bfce35_fea02289fb544ea7854150995b82cc19~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_225,h_225,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/AMS-(c)-Kirsty-Anderson_Web.jpg)
![Sir Ian Rankin](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bfce35_034b2e1b281f403c946a4cd151a8eeed~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_225,h_225,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/Ian-Rankin-(c)-Hamish-Brown_Web.jpg)
![Lorraine Kelly](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bfce35_858a30e150d14aaa8ff1f7efd877b5c4~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_225,h_225,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/Lorraine-Kelly-(c)-Nicky-Johnston-800x800_Web.jpg)
![Judy Murray](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bfce35_e34f10f94a224b2fa7173939f90f6d6f~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_225,h_225,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/Judy-Murray-headshot-(credit-Sane-Seven-Photography)-LE42_Web.jpg)
![Ann Cleeves](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bfce35_bc506aa720bf4dbb8d6eddeaa4e43429~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_225,h_225,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/Ann_Cleeves_Web.jpg)
![Andrew O'Hagan](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bfce35_74f73117ac544ea3a11f4451bfd7eac1~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_225,h_225,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/O_Hagan-Andrew_credit-Christina-Jansen_Web.jpg)
Welcome:
Welcome to the home of the new and exciting St Andrew’s Book Festival, brought to you by Scots in London. We are delighted to share with you a Festival programme that is exciting, ambitious and wide-ranging in its appeal. From household names to debut authors and spoken word artists we look forward to welcoming you to this week-long celebration of Scotland in the heart of London.
Scots in London is an umbrella organisation bringing together Scottish cultural societies, sports clubs, alumni groups, charities, churches and the Scottish military in London. Our mission is to coordinate and run events, promote Scottish culture, heritage and the arts in the London area and support relevant charities.
Festival Highlights:
Sir Alexander McCall Smith
Sir Ian Rankin
Lorraine Kelly
Judy Murray
Ann Cleeves
Andrew O’Hagan
Jackie Kay
Saltire Society First Book Award Showcase – in partnership with The Scotsman