The Muriel Spark Society

A meeting place for all those interested in Muriel Spark

Monday, April 13, 2026

It was twenty years ago today …

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Dame Muriel Spark passed away twenty years ago today, 13 April 2006. A pause for reflection, but also to celebrate a career and person vibra...
Saturday, April 11, 2026

Where to start with Muriel Spark …

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As we approach the 20th anniversary of Muriel Spark's death on Monday, James Bailey, author of yet another biography, offers some advice...
Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Mary Ballentyne

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The Society was saddened to learn of the passing of our member, Mary Ballentyne. A tribute from our previous chair, Gail Wylie, is below: M...
Tuesday, February 17, 2026

The Very Fine Clock

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Delighted to report that a new edition of Muriel Spark's children's book will be published on April 7. It will include the lovely il...

Muriel Spark Walk 14 March

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Fiona Donaldson is offering a Muriel Spark Walk on Saturday 14 March. The previous one was very much appreciated. Kick off is at 10.30am at ...
Wednesday, February 04, 2026

Like a Cat Loves a Bird: the nine lives of Muriel Spark

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James Bailey, the author of the above study, will be appearing at Topping Books in Edinburgh on 23 April at 7pm. Tickets from £5 are availab...

Allan Massie dies aged 87

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Allan Massie, Scottish novelist and crtic, has died aged 87. Massie wrote a book-length study of Muriel Spark, and introduced her novel The ...
Wednesday, December 10, 2025

Kathleen Hardie

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It is very sad to report the passing of our stalwart member Katheen Hardie. Kathleen led a long and fruitful life and was herself a prize w...
Friday, November 28, 2025

The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie film at the Filmhouse Edinburgh for New Year

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Start the year with some Jean Brodie at Edinburgh Filmhouse! The 1969 film starring Maggie Smith will show at 3pm on the 2nd January. Great ...
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