Book festival with ‘curiosity and open-mindedness at its heart’ gets under way

Scottish Culture Secretary Mairi McAllan joined Edinburgh International Book Festival director Jenny Niven at the event’s opening gala.

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Aug 16, 2026 - 16:46
Book festival with ‘curiosity and open-mindedness at its heart’ gets under way
Scottish Culture Secretary Mairi McAllan joined Edinburgh International Book Festival director Jenny Niven at the event’s opening gala.
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