Alexander McCall Smith in his home town.

An hour of mischief, music and laughter as the prolific Alexander McCall Smith discusses the latest happenings of all our favourite characters – Mma Ramotswe, Isabel Dalhousie, the inhabitants of Scotland Street and the delightful, intelligent and appealing characters from his standalone novels and adventures. A new volume in the hugely popular Scotland Street series, A Time of Love and Tartan, is launched this week.

Tickets and info: https://www.edbookfest.co.uk/the-festival/whats-on/alexander-mccall-smith-23-9692

Over 1000 authors from more than 45 countries across the world gather in a leafy tented village at the heart of Edinburgh city centre to inspire, challenge and entertain readers and book lovers. Come rain or shine, you can enjoy chat-show style interviews, panel debates, workshops, storytelling, interactive crafts, performances and live draws for adults and children.  Edinburgh in Alexander’s home town and he looks forward to his annual conversations with readers at this very special festival.