What’s on at Newbattle Abbey
An Evening with Sir Alexander McCall Smith
Thursday 23 April 2026
6:30pm to 7:45pm
Join worldwide best-selling author, Sir Alexander McCall Smith, for an evening of sheer delight. The master storyteller will entertain you with tales from his many series of books, including the 44 Scotland Street novels and the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series. He will also be celebrating the publication of his new poetry collection, The Kind Company of Others.
6:15pm: Arrival
6:30pm: Seated
6:30pm-7:15pm: An Evening with Sir Alexander McCall Smith
7:15pm: Q&A
7:30pm: Book Signing
