Moffat Crime Fest
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 KingdomAgenda
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
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Historical Crime
Douglas Skelton, William Hussey, David Bishop.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Things that go bump
Michael J Malone, James Oswald, Matt Hilton
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Prison to page
MW Craven, Claire Wilson
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Dinner and quiz with the authors
Good to know
Highlights
- 10 hours
- ALL AGES
- In person
- Free venue parking
- Doors at 11:45 AM
Refund Policy
About this event
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.
Frequently asked questions
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
There are several hotels, guest houses, B&Bs and self catering lets in Moffat.
Most hotels serve food throughout the day but there are also several coffee shops that provide lunches and snacks
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