# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Author talk with Ian Rankin!
- **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 05 Oct, 2026 at 02:00 pm (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: IN CONVERSATION WITH IAN RANKIN, THE HEIGHTS
MONDAY 5TH OCTOBER, 2.00PM
ST MICHAEL'S PARISH CHURCH, LINLITHGOW

Ian Rankin is coming to Linlithgow! For the first time ever! The creator of Rebus, and many other memorable characters, the globally best-selling and award-winning author will be right here in our fair town!

Ian is coming as part of a national tour to launch his first stand-alone novel in two decades, The Heights. Come along to listen to one of Scotland's greatest living writers talk about the book, his writing process, music and anything else he'd like!

*Please note, this event is in the afternoon and is taking place at St Michael's Parish Church, next to Linlithgow Palace.
**If you purchase your ticket online, you will not be allocated a physical ticket. Instead, your name will be added to a list, which we will have with us at the venue - all you have to do is provide your name at the door!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-lothian/author-talk-with-ian-rankin/200029972908053
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 120

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: West Lothian
- **state**: SC
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: St Michael's Parish Church, Linlithgow
- **lat**: 55.97928487
- **long**: -3.57204722
- **full address**: St Michael's Parish Church, Linlithgow, Linlithgow, West Lothian, United Kingdom

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Author talk with Ian Rankin! being held?
  - **A:** Author talk with Ian Rankin! takes place on Mon, 05 Oct, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Mon, 05 Oct, 2026 at 02:00 pm at St Michael's Parish Church, Linlithgow, Linlithgow, West Lothian, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Author talk with Ian Rankin!?
  - **A:** Author talk with Ian Rankin! is organized by Far From The Madding Crowd Linlithgow.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Author talk with Ian Rankin! is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in West Lothian, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 120+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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