OUR NEXT FESTIVAL
17-20 June 2027
HARMONY GARDEN • MELROSE
SCOTTISH BORDERS
Join us for four amazing days of talks, comedy, live music, food & drink, and much more.
Programme to be released in April 2027.
Thank you for joining us!
We hope you enjoyed this year’s record breaking festival, as ever we were joined by a host of big names to enrich our annual cultural get-together. To get a flavour of all the events which took place during our most recent festival click the download button for the 2026 programme.
The Walter Scott Prize
for Historical Fiction
Honouring the achievements of the founding father of the historical novel, the Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction is one of the most prestigious literary prizes in the world. This year’s winner “The Matchbox Girl” by Alice Jolly, was announced live on stage at the festival on Thursday 11th June.
Friday, Saturday, Sunday
12-14 June 2026
The Family Book Festival programme was packed with fabulous events for all ages over an unforgettable fun-filled weekend!
For details on all events, download the 2026 programme.
Thank you to Tom Morgan-Jones for the use of the illustration.
Stay longer... start exploring
The first page of Scotland’s story starts right here in the South
Why not extend your stay and discover the places that forged a nation. History, culture, creativity and a varied landscape is ready and waiting for you to discover.
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Turtleton Charitable Trust
