Val McDermid18 Jan 2026Cumming hails 'extraordinary' first Out in the Hills festivalThe inaugural event in Pitlochry featured actor Sir Ian McKellen, crime writer Val McDermid and broadcaster Graham Norton.18 Jan 202622 Mar 2025Nicola Sturgeon makes comedy festival debut in GlasgowThe former first minister will appear with author Val McDermid at the King's Theatre in Glasgow.22 Mar 20258 Nov 2024Nicola Sturgeon to headline comedy festival showThe former First Minister will be joined by crime author Val McDermid for a night entitled "Books & Banter".8 Nov 202430 Aug 2022McDermid reveals legal threat from Christie estateVal McDermid says Agatha Christie's family have objected to her being labelled the "queen of crime".30 Aug 20228 Mar 2022Book festival plans return to traditional venueThe event in the Borders is going back to its Melrose home for the first time since 2019.8 Mar 20223 Mar 2022Authors underline value of Scottish book festivalsA range of writers speak out as new research highlights the social and economic value of the events.3 Mar 20226 Feb 2022Raith Rovers ladies' first match since breakawayThe side is now known as the McDermid Ladies, after the men's club signed rapist David Goodwillie.6 Feb 20222 Feb 2022Rapist deal 'devastating' for women's footballThe chief executive of Scottish Women's Football has criticised Raith Rovers' "poor" decision to sign David Goodwillie.2 Feb 20222 Feb 2022Goodwillie signing 'is heartbreaking for me'Author Val McDermid says the signing of striker David Goodwillie to Raith Rovers has been heartbreaking for her.2 Feb 2022...
