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Caring Scotland: Ten Portraits 2 Jun - 26 Sep 2026 Cafe / Bar Mareel Visual Art & Craft
Ten Portraits is part of Caring Scotland, a three-year listening project led by acclaimed playwright Nicola McCartney documenting and recording the lives of Care Experienced people in Scotland.
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Eerie Isles 2 Jun - 1 Sep 2026 Cafe / Bar Mareel Shetland Noir 2026
Eerie Isles is a local photography exhibition.
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In Conversation with Louise Penny Fri 12 Jun 2026, 11.30AM - 12.30PM Auditorium
Join internationally bestselling author Louise Penny for a special evening of conversation.
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Film Screening: Homemade Highlights (Screening One) Fri 12 Jun 2026, 12.50PM - 1.20PM Screen 1
We are delighted to be bringing you Homemade Highlights from last year, showcasing just some of our local film making talent.
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Panel Session: Tough Guys & Gals Fri 12 Jun 2026, 1.30PM - 2.30PM Auditorium
Meet four writers with very different crime styles to find out about their approach to dangerous people.
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Author Readings: Authors Across Borders Fri 12 Jun 2026, 2.40PM - 3.20PM Screen 1
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Panel Session: Dealing With Real Life Crime Fri 12 Jun 2026, 3.00PM - 4.30PM Auditorium
Three authors whose day job is dealing with crime, talk about their work.
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Workshop: Researching a Historical Story Fri 12 Jun 2026, 3.00PM - 4.30PM Screen 2
Lexie Conyngham explores researching for a historical story, along with Mark Ryan Smith from the Shetland Archives to talk about local resources.
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In Conversation with Lorna Dawson Fri 12 Jun 2026, 5.00PM - 6.00PM Auditorium
Leading forensic soil scientist Lorna Dawson joins us for a fascinating discussion about the real science behind crime investigation.
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In Conversation with Lee Child Fri 12 Jun 2026, 8.00PM - 9.00PM Auditorium
Join creator of the legendary Jack Reacher series and internationally bestselling author Lee Child, for a rare live conversation.
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Noir Cards & Day Cards Thu, 11 - Sun, 14 Jun 2026
Friday Card Fri 12 Jun 2026
Noir Card Thu, 11 - Sun, 14 Jun 2026
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