Is the hall fully accessible

Yes, there is ramp access to the side of the building. There is also a fully equipped changing places facility with toilet, adult changing bed, shower and hoist

Is accommodation available in Moffat

There are several hotels, guest houses, B&Bs and self catering lets in Moffat.

Is there anywhere to get a meal in Moffat?

Most hotels serve food throughout the day but there are also several coffee shops that provide lunches and snacks

Are dogs allowed at the venue

We normally welcome well behaved dogs into the hall but due to limited space we are unable to do that on this occasion. Guide and assistance dogs are welcome

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Saturday, October 4

Moffat Crime Fest https://moffatcrimefest.wixsite.com/2025/

By Moffat Writers Ink and Moffat Town Hall Trust

Join us for a fun-filled day of crime and mystery! Meet the authors, buy their books and join them for dinner and a fun quiz

Date and time

Location

Town Hall

High Street Moffat DG10 9HF United Kingdom

Agenda

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Registration and intro

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Moffat Writers - Keeping it local

Ann Bloxwich, Jackie Baldwin, Daniel Aubrey

What makes Dumfries and Galloway the perfect place to write? Meet up with Jackie Baldwin, Ann Bloxwich and Daniel Aubrey. Jackie Baldwin's first crime novel was published in 2016. Since then she h...

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Historical Crime

Douglas Skelton, William Hussey, David Bishop.

Douglas Skelton, William Hussy and DV Bishop discuss their historical works with Jacky Gramosi Collins. Douglas Skelton is the author of numerous crime thrillers and non-fiction books. His writing ...

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Things that go bump

Michael J Malone, James Oswald, Matt Hilton

Michael J Malone, Matt Hilton and James Oswald talk to Caro Ramsey about all things dark and spooky. Michael J Malone is the author of over 200 published poems, two poetry collections, fifteen novel...

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Prison to page

MW Craven, Claire Wilson

MW Craven and Claire Wilson talk to Jacky Gramosi Collins about their careers in the prison and probation service and how it has influenced their writing. MW Craven is a Sunday Times bestseller and...

7:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Dinner and quiz with the authors

End the day with dinner with the authors. There will be a three course meal with menu and dietary options. The meal will include a glass of wine on arrival and there will be a full bar service. Th...

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Highlights

10 hours
all ages
In person
Free parking
Doors at 11:45 AM

Refund Policy

No refunds

About this event

Community • City & Town

Join us for a great day meeting and hearing from some of Scotland's best crime writers including MW Craven, Matt Hilton, Michael J Malone, Douglas Skelton, Caro Ramsey, James Oswald, William Hussey, DV Bishop, Jackie Baldwin, Ann Bloxwich Daniel Aubrey and Claire Wilson. There will be four panels during the day when you will be able ot hear about the authors latest books and each panel will include a spotlight session on an upcoming author. Panels will be followed by book signings in the library and the day will end with a three-course dinner where you will be able to socialise with the authors and enjoy a fun 'crime quiz'. VIP tickets will include all four panels and the dinner. Individual tickets for panels only will be available. Dinner only tickets are not available

Waterstones Dumfries will be running a pop-up bookshop throughout the event. Books are also available to order from Moffat Bookshop in Well Street.

Please note, all ages are welcome but this is a crime writer's festival so strong language and graphic descriptions may be used.

Organized by

Moffat Writers Ink and Moffat Town Hall Trust

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