Moffat Crime Festival

Back to my book festival chat and there's a new kid on the block (and blog)! The Moffat Crime Festival will take place for the first time on Saturday 4th October 2025, in Moffat Town Hall, in the beautiful Scottish borders. It is being organised by Moffat Writers Ink in conjunction with Moffat Town Hall Redevelopment Trust, and will consist of four author panels and an evening dinner.

Timetable

12.00-1.00pm - Keeping it Local

Meet up with Jackie Baldwin, Ann Bloxwich and Daniel Aubrey. What makes Dumfries & Galloway the perfect place to write? 

1.30-2.30pm - Historical

Douglas Skelton, William Hussey and DV Bishop discuss their historical works and others. Moderated by Jacky Gramosi Collins.

3.00-4.00pm - Things That Go Bump

Michael J Malone, Matt Hilton and James Oswald talk to Caro Ramsay about all things dark and spooky.

 

4.30-5.30pm - From Prison To Page

MW Craven and Claire Wilson talk to Jacky Gramosi Collins about their careers from prison to page and beyond.

7.30-11.00pm - Authors' Dinner

Join your favourite authors for a delicious three-course meal, glass of wine, book and quiz. Part of the VIP ticket.

Tickets & Info

Tickets for the panels can be bought separately at just £5.00 each or all together as part of the VIP ticket. The dinner can only be purchased as part of the VIP ticket, which is £48.00.
Tickets and full details can found here.

Hope to see you there!