Belmond Safaris are once again offering an exclusive experience, a 6 night stay at the Belmond Botswana Lodges in Africa with Alexander McCall Smith. They are offering guests the chance to share in his memories and personal experiences of his beloved Botswana, as he regales tails around the fire and over sundowner drinks while enjoying a […]

In a week long celebration of Christmas, Alexander offers readers and listeners a Christmas treat to cherish. Alexander has written five original Christmas short stories for the BBC, to be broadcast from 19-23 December, 2016. Listen live at 10.45pm (UK) each night on BBC Radio 4 Book at Bedtime  or catch up online on BBC Radio […]

Alexander McCall Smith delighted readers with an entertaining after dinner conversation with writer, historian and expert on all things Tuscany, Alistair Moffat, at Valvona and Crolla’s VinCaffe in Edinburgh. The meal featured dishes inspired by food mentioned in Alexander’s Scotland Street books – ‘Unbearably light scones’ with Dunbar smoked salmon, ‘Tuscan black Pecorino’ with V&C honey and olives ‘the […]