World Events Guide - Word Festival

Word Festival,

Aberdeen, United Kingdom

01 May 2011 - 31 May 2011

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 word@abdn.ac.uk
Website www.abdn.ac.uk/word

We have taken every step to confirm that the details published about this event are accurate. However we advise you to contact the organiser to confirm the event is going ahead as published before travelling.

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