The Muriel Spark Society

A meeting place for all those interested in Muriel Spark

Wednesday, June 03, 2026

Muriel Spark Walk this Saturday

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Dr Fiona Donaldson will lead another fascinating Spark walk in Edinburgh on 6 June. Join her at Morningside Library at 10.30am. Email fionam...
Sunday, May 31, 2026

Thank you Elizabeth

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Sincere thanks to our outgoing Secretary Elizabeth Pearson. We have all enjoyed receiving her friendly messages. Thanks too for her hospital...
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 ...
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