The Muriel Spark Society

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...

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

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...

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...

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 ...

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

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...

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 ...