Scottish PEN will have its own space at this unique event at Traquair bringing together international and Scottish writers for talks, readings, discussion and debate, as well as literary walks and bike rides.
Over the weekend, Scottish PEN is hosting the Other Place at the festival, a space where writers and readers can eat, drink and talk together, and listen to readings from Scottish PEN authors related to our themes of ‘borders’ at this year’s inaugural Books, Borders & Bikes festival.

Saturday 14 August 2010
15.00-15.45 Departures & Arrivals with Jenni Daiches and Donald Smith
16.00-16.45 Border Crossings with Margaret Elphinstone and aonghas macneacail

Sunday 15 August 2010
15.00-15.5 Border Crossings with Tom Pow and Morelle Smith
16.00-16.45 Departures & Arrivals with Linda Cracknell and Christine De Luca