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The Caledonian Challenge

Posted on May 10, 2016 by Doug Johnstone

Folks, I’ve agreed to take part in this year’s Caledonian Challenge, walking 24 miles in 12 hours through Glencoe in June. I’m part of a Bloody Scotland team that also includes Chris Brookmyre, Craig Robertson, Matt Bendoris and Gordon Brown, … Continue reading →

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Thanks, Bloody Scotland!

Posted on September 14, 2015 by Doug Johnstone

Full of feelgood vibes after an amazing Bloody Scotland weekend. Here’s a rammed pub full of crime fiction fans and authors. Crime in the Coo was an insane, amazing night and today’s events and football were equally awesome. Thanks for … Continue reading →

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Bloody Scotland this weekend!

Posted on September 11, 2015 by Doug Johnstone

Well, this weekend is all about Bloody Scotland in Stirling. Check out the programme – loads of great writers appearing over the weekend. I’m doing a turn at the Crime at the Coo event Saturday night, then the Edinburgh Noir event … Continue reading →

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Only a week until Bloody Scotland starts!

Posted on September 6, 2013 by Doug Johnstone

How did this happen? It’s only a week until Scotland’s awesome crime writing festival Bloody Scotland gets going. It’s gonna be great. Check out the fantastic programme here, and if you feel so inclined, I’m appearing at an event with … Continue reading →

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I’ve become slightly obsessed with William McIlvanney

Posted on September 20, 2012 by Doug Johnstone

Yeah this guy, with the dashing moustache. Which, by the way, is a hard look to pull off, but pull it off he does, with aplomb. Aplomb, I tell you. I was at Bloody Scotland recently. I missed William McIlvanney’s … Continue reading →

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Bloody Scotland is happening this weekend!

Posted on September 11, 2012 by Doug Johnstone

Aye so, excited that Scotland’s first ever crime writing festival – Bloody Scotland – is happening this weekend in Stirling. Click on the link above for all the details. I’m honoured to be taking part, with an event at 6.30pm … Continue reading →

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It’s all happening. Kind of.

Posted on August 9, 2012 by Doug Johnstone

Folks, Bits and bobs and odds and sods to tell you about, so let’s crack on: 1. Edinburgh Book Festival Event next week I’m appearing with Jens Lapidus at Charlotte Square next Friday 17th August at 8.30pm. Just finished Jens’s … Continue reading →

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