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Word Festival, 

Aberdeen, United Kingdom

01 May 2009 - 31 May 2009 Date to be confirmed  

Word takes place over three days at the charming and historic King's College Campus of the University of Aberdeen and at venues throughout the city. More than 6,000 visitors come to meet around 50 authors in a packed weekend of readings, lectures, debates, music, art exhibitions, and film screenings. Added to this is a Festival of Gaelic and a special programme for schools and children. Gaelic, Imagination and Story Tents occupy the King’s Lawn, and lectures are given in a state-of-the-art university auditorium.

Times
Various. A full programme is available from the organiser website.


Exhibitions  Entertainment  Art & Literature 


Where?

King's College Campus, University of Aberdeen

Old Aberdeen, 1 mile north of the city centre. Other venues include The Lemon Tree, West North street, Aberdeen Arts Centre, Kings street

Getting There

Bus: Buses 1,2,15,19 from city centre to Old Aberdeen.

How Much?

Various. Some events are free.

For More Information

University of Aberdeen Writers Festival

Office of External Affairs
University of Aberdeen
King's College

Aberdeen
Scotland
AB24 3FX
United Kingdom

Tel +44 (0)1224 273 874.
Email 

Website  www.abdn.ac.uk/word

Event Organisers Corner




NB: While every care has been taken to ensure the information provided is accurate, we advise you to check with the event organisers before travelling to confirm the details are correct.