An opening cabaret, debates on Scottish independence and the future of newspapers, a host of popular authors and a new series of creative writing courses are all part of this year's Glasgow book festival.
The eighth Aye Write! festival, which will open on April 12 with music and song in a special cabaret evening, will feature authors and personalities including Sandi Toksvig, Darcey Bussell, Jeremy Vine, Gavin Esler, Tracey Thorn, Louise Welsh, Alasdair Gray, Mark Millar, AL Kennedy, Val MacDermid and James Naughtie.
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