Events Schedule

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TOPPINGS & COMPANY BOOKSELLERS OF YORK - Book signing

Friday 24th July 1:00pm
1 Museum St, York YO1 7DT


Lin Anderson will be signing books for a hour from 1:00pm at Topping & Company Booksellers of York.
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IMAGINED THINGS BOOKSHOP  - Book signing

Saturday 25th July 10:30am
21 Montpellier Parade, Harrogate HG1 2TG


Lin Anderson will be signing books from 10:30am at Imagined Things Bookshop in Harrogate.
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THEAKSTONS OLD PECULIER CRIME WRITING FESTIVAL - Pan MacMillan Tent Event

25th July 2:45pm
Pan MacMillan Dead Giveaways Tent, Old Swan Hotel, Swan Rd, Harrogate HG1 2SR


Panel Participants:-
Lin Anderson: Scottish crime writer creator of the Rhona MacLeod series.
Julie Chapman: Author known for the Yorkshire Dales-set Dales Detective series.
D V Bishop: Award-winning historical crime fiction author.
Ann Cleeves (Chair): Renowned creator of the Vera and Shetland series.

Cost: Free admission (though a valid festival site pass is required to enter the grounds) SOLD OUT.
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THE HIGH ISLAND - Orkney Book Launch Event

29th July 7:00pm
King Street Halls, 6 King St, Kirkwall KW15 1JF


A very special launch event with Lin Anderson for her newest book ‘The High Island’.

Introducing the Orcadia Mysteries series, a gripping offshoot of the acclaimed Rhona MacLeod series. DI Erling Flett is pulled back to Orkney and tried to unravel the mystery of a chilling discovery on Hoy.

WHEN EVERYONE KNOWS YOUR NAME, EVERY CASE IS PERSONAL . . .

On the rugged Isle of Hoy, a wealthy couple’s dream of building a stunning eco-home becomes a waking nightmare when the peat yields a grisly secret: the remains of a young mother and her baby.
For DI Erling Flett, the discovery is a personal haunting. He spent years running from Orkney, only to be pulled back to the islands he once fled. As he fights to identify the nameless dead, the community pushes back – and his own troubled history begins to surface.
At the heart of the mystery lies a lethal family feud over blood-soaked soil. Can Flett finally face the ghosts of his past? Or will the island claim its next victim before the truth is told?
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WATERSTONES INVERNESS - Lin Anderson in conversation with Shona Maclean

1st August 2:00pm
Eastgate Shopping Centre, 11 Eastgate, Inverness IV2 3PP


Join us on Saturday 1st August at 2pm for the launch of Lin Anderson's latest Scottish thriller, The High Island, in conversation with fellow Scottish writer, Shona Maclean.

The first book in the new Orcadia Mysteries series, The High Island is gripping Tartan-Noir offshoot of Lin Anderson’s acclaimed Rhona MacLeod series following DI Erling Flett.

On the rugged Isle of Hoy, a wealthy couple’s dream of building a stunning eco-home becomes a waking nightmare when the peat yields a grisly secret: the remains of a young mother and her baby.

For DI Erling Flett, the discovery is a personal haunting. He spent years running from Orkney, only to be pulled back to the islands he once fled. As he fights to identify the nameless dead, the community pushes back – and his own troubled history begins to surface.
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WATERSTONES PERTH - The High Island - An Evening with Lin Anderson

4th August 6:00pm
St John's Shopping Centre, King Edward St, Perth PH1 5UX


Join us instore on Tuesday the 4th of August from 6pm when we will be hosting the legendary Lin Anderson who will be discussing her new book, The High Island!

This is a free event and everyone is most welcome!
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BLACKWELLS EDINBURGH - Lin Anderson: The High Island

5th August 7:00pm
53-62 South Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1YS


Join Lin Anderson as we celebrate the publication of her latest book, The High Island

Join bestselling crime author and Scottish national treasure, Lin Anderson, as she chats to Jenny Brown on Wednesday 5th August, at 7pm, about the publication of her heart-racing, gripping offshoot of the acclaimed Rhona MacLeod series, The High Island.

When everyone knows your name, every case is personal...

On the rugged Isle of Hoy, a wealthy couple’s dream of building a stunning eco-home becomes a waking nightmare when the peat yields a grisly secret: the remains of a young mother and her baby. For DI Erling Flett, the discovery is a personal haunting. He spent years running from Orkney, only to be pulled back to the islands he once fled. As he fights to identify the nameless dead, the community pushes back – and his own troubled history begins to surface. At the heart of the mystery lies a lethal family feud over blood-soaked soil. Can Flett finally face the ghosts of his past? Or will the island claim its next victim before the truth is told?


-Event starts at 7pm, please arrive early to secure a good seat.

Tickets are £3 and there is a Ticket & Book option which includes a signed copy of The High Island by Lin Anderson.

The bookshop has level access, events are seated and speakers use microphones. If you have any concerns about accessibility, please do get in touch and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.

Refunds are reviewed on a case-by-case basis, we are unable to offer a refund after the event.

For more information or if you would like a signed copy because you can't make it to the event, please contact the Blackwell's events team on 0131 622 8222 or matthew.land@waterstones.com
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WATERSTONES,  GLASGOW-ARGYLL STREET - An Evening with Lin Anderson

6th August 7:00pm
174-176 Argyle St, Glasgow G2 8BT


Join us to celebrate the launch of The High Island, the start of a heart-racing new series of Orcadia Mysteries from Scottish crime writing legend Lin Anderson.

On the rugged Isle of Hoy, a wealthy couple’s dream of building a stunning eco-home becomes a waking nightmare when the peat yields a grisly secret: the remains of a young mother and her baby. Enter DI Erling Flett, he spent years running from Orkney, only to be pulled back to the islands he once fled and now his own troubled history begins to surface. This new series of Orcadia Mysteries is one no crime fan will want to miss.

Lin will be in conversation with D.V. Bishop, author of the Cesare Aldo series of historical mysteries set in Renaissance italy. They'll be discussing the excitement and anxiety of starting a new series, our fascination with the islands, and the grisly details of murder mysteries, before answering your questions and signing books.

£23 with a copy of The High Island
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BOOKPOINT DUNOON - Author Event with Lin Anderson

10th August 6:00pm
2a Ferry Brae, Dunoon PA23 7DJ


Contact Bookpoint for tickets and more information: 01369 702377.
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WATERSTONES NEWTON MEARNS - The High Island - An Evening with Lin Anderson

11th August 7:00pm
Primavera Bistro, The Avenue Shopping Centre G77 6EY


Best-selling crime writer Lin Anderson is coming to The Avenue to discuss her new book The High Island. Join us for this event with Waterstones Newton Mearns on Tuesday 11th of August 2026 from 7-8pm in Primavera Bistro.

This is a free event, please contact Waterstones on 0141 616 3933 to book your space.  
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THE BOOK NOOK  - 'Journey to The High Island' with Lin Anderson 

24th August 7:00pm
Stewarton Area Centre, Avenue St, Stewarton  G77 6EY


Lin Anderson makes a welcome return to talk about her latest novel ‘The High Island’  which introduces the new Orcadia Mysteries series. This gripping Tartan-Noir offshoot of Lin Anderson’s acclaimed Rhona MacLeod series features the popular character of DI Erling Flett and is set in the Island of Hoy in the Orkneys.

On the rugged Isle of Hoy, a wealthy couple’s dream of building a stunning eco-home becomes a waking nightmare when the peat yields a grisly secret: the remains of a young mother and her baby.
For DI Erling Flett, the discovery is a personal haunting. He spent years running from Orkney, only to be pulled back to the islands he once fled. As he fights to identify the nameless dead, the community pushes back – and his own troubled history begins to surface.
At the heart of the mystery lies a lethal family feud over blood-soaked soil. Can Flett finally face the ghosts of his past? Or will the island claim its next victim before the truth is told?

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DAYDREAMS BOOKSHOP  - Author Event with Lin Anderson 

26th August 7:00pm
Unit 2, 38 Stewart St, Milngavie, Glasgow G62 6BY


Following her appearance at our Noir at the Bar in February, award-winning Scottish crime writer and co-founder of Bloody Scotland, Lin Anderson, will be joining us in the bookshop to introduce the first book in a new spin-off from the Rhona Macleod series – The High Island, set in Orkney and featuring DI Erling Flett.

Event will include author interview, audience Q&A and book signing.

Light refreshments will be provided.

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BALFRON BOOK FESTIVAL  - Meet the Author: Lin Anderson 

5th September 11:30am
Balfron High School, Roman Rd, Balfron, Glasgow G63 0PW


Bestselling crime writer Lin Anderson is the creator of the gripping Dr Rhona MacLeod thrillers and co-founder of Scotland’s celebrated crime-writing festival, Bloody Scotland.

For more information and tickets:- https://www.balfronbookfestival.com
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BLOODY SCOTLAND - Death on the Island: Lin Anderson, Alex Gray, Andrew Raymond 

18th September 12:00noon
Albert Halls, Dumbarton Rd, Stirling FK8 2QL


In the skilled hands and twisted mind of a crime writer, the dark beauty of Scottish islands offers the perfect landscape for tales of murder and mystery.

Lin Anderson’s The High Island is the first in a thrilling new series set on the rugged Isle of Hoy in Orkney. Blood on Old Stones, the 23rd in Alex Gray’s much-loved DSI Lorimer series sees a double killing on Mull. A brutal murder on a deserted beach on South Uist is the driver for Andrew Raymond’s atmospheric novel The Long Isle.

This event will be chaired by author Zoe Venditozzi.

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WEE BOOKSHOP - Mince Pies, Mulled Wine, and Murder: A Festive Evening with Crime Authors 

5th December 5:00pm
56 Bridge St, Dollar FK14 7DG


Get into the holiday spirit with a twist of mystery at Mince Pies, Mulled Wine, and Murder—a thrilling evening with some of the UK's top crime and thriller authors. Join us for a night of suspense, chilling tales, and festive fun, as renowned authors like Sir Ian Rankin, Lin Anderson, DV Bishop, and many more take the stage to read from their latest gripping books.

Enjoy mulled wine, indulge in mince pies, and immerse yourself in the world of crime fiction as these masters of mystery share their secrets, answer your burning questions, and offer insider stories of their writing processes. Whether you're a lifelong fan or a newcomer to the genre, this is the perfect event to meet the faces behind the books and get your copies signed.

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