Waterstones Inverness

21/08/2026

We're excited to welcome award-winning Invernesian writer and journalist Cal Flyn back to our shop to discuss her latest book, The Savage Landscape, followed by an audience Q&A and book signing. TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE HERE:
https://www.waterstones.com/events/in-conversation-with-cal-flyn/inverness

Recently shortlisted for the Wainwright Prize for Conservation Writing 2026, The Savage Landscape leads the reader on an unforgettable journey through the world’s wildest landscapes that have remained largely untouched by humans.

21/08/2026

We're so excited for Julia Donaldson's brand new book in the beloved Gruffalo series! We'll be hosting two special storytime sessions on Thursday 10th and Saturday 12th September, so come along and have a fantastic time with us in store! If you've not pre-ordered Gruffalo Granny yet, you can do so by giving us a call or popping in and you'll get your HALF PRICE pre-order guarantee!

05/08/2026

This Saturday 8th August 2pm-3pm
Waterstones Inverness, Eastgate Shopping Centre.
Free Event: Poetry & Tuba / Verse Cycle & Inner Tuba
& Book Signing.
Fresh(ly recovered) from Belladrum, come and join poet Caroline Burrows and tuba player Jon Hodkin as they present a performance of poetry and music from her collection Verse Cycles, along with some newer pieces.
Caroline is the current Ness Book Fest Slam poetry champion, was commissioned by Eden Court as poet for their Cinema Against Fascism season, and recently long-listed for the Forward Prize's Best Performance Poem.
These two performers independently tour by bike and trike, with Caroline regularly playing at festivals and arts centre around the UK, and Jon touring his tuba across the USA by trike to raise money for charity.
Free event, all welcome!
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05/08/2026

We had a lovely visit yesterday from the author of our Scottish Book of the Month! Thank you to Olga Wojtas for signing all our copies of Miss Blaine's Prefect and the Parcel of Rogues 🩵

If you haven't heard of this series yet, our manager Toby LOVES this book! In his review, he says, "I cannot recommend this book highly enough. It is a properly funny, pacey ride of a novel that will appeal to anyone who likes historical fiction, cosy crime or well-written comedy."

05/08/2026

Come along THIS SATURDAY for an afternoon of poetry reading and music with slam poet Caroline Burrows and tuba player Jon Hodkin! Free event, all welcome!

02/08/2026

We had such a lovely event yesterday afternoon with two fantastic Scottish authors for the launch of The High Island! Lin and Shona are always a delight to host and we can't thank them both enough for supporting us. We even had a real Erling Flett in the audience, much to Lin's surprise!

Signed copies of The High Island and The Cromarty Library Circle are available in store while stocks last!

01/08/2026

TODAY IS THE DAY!! We're looking forward to this afternoon's talk with Lin Anderson and Shona Maclean! If you would like to come along, there's still time to book a ticket:
https://www.waterstones.com/events/lin-anderson-in-conversation-with-shona-maclean/inverness

We're very excited to be welcoming back two of our favourite Scottish writers! Join us for the launch of Lin Anderson's latest Scottish thriller, The High Island, in conversation with Shona Maclean.

BOOK TICKETS HERE:
https://www.waterstones.com/events/lin-anderson-in-conversation-with-shona-maclean/inverness

The first book in the new Orcadia Mysteries series, The High Island is a gripping Tartan-Noir offshoot of Lin Anderson’s acclaimed Rhona MacLeod series. This atmospheric and utterly gripping thriller is such a brilliant introduction to the character of DI Erling Flett. Lin Anderson is on fire! 🔥

29/07/2026

John of John has just been longlisted for The Booker Prize 2026, so there's no better time to announce our author signing with Douglas Stuart! Come along, meet the author and grab a signed copy of this incredible book!
📍Tuesday 1st September 12pm