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 ...
Saturday, November 15, 2025

Converts: from Oscar Wilde to Muriel Spark, why so many became Catholic in the 20th Century

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The above book, by Melanie McDonagh, will be published by Yale University Press on November 25, £25. Frances Wilson has reviewed it for the ...
Friday, November 07, 2025

Frankenstein Display at NLS today 11—4

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The National Library of Scotland has a pop up display on Frankentein, inspired by the release of the del Torre film. The display includes Sp...
Thursday, November 06, 2025

Spirit of Spark launched

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The Spirit of Spark memorial project was offically launched at the Balmoral Hotel in Edinburgh this week. The event was attended by the Chai...