The Muriel Spark Society

A meeting place for all those interested in Muriel Spark

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...
Friday, October 03, 2025

Electric Spark shortlisted!

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Frances Wilson's Electric Spark has been shortlisted for the Baillie Gifford Prize for Non-Fiction. The winner of the £50,000 award will...
Friday, September 05, 2025

Bridget Stevens MBE

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Congratulations to our longstanding Committee member Bridget who has been honoured this year. Bridget has worked for years to help people wi...

Muriel Spark heading to Princes Street Gardens

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Delighted to confirm that the sculpture dedicated to Dame Muriel has been green lighted by Edinburgh City Council. This will be the first fo...

Electric Spark longlisted for the 2025 Baillie Gifford Prize

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Frances Wilson has been longlisted for the £50,000 Baillie Gifford Prize for non—fiction for her biography of Muriel Spark. The shortlist w...
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