We are honoured to host Bernard MacLaverty who will be reading from 'Midwinter Break', his first novel in 16 years.

Racing Kelpies, chasing monsters and breaking curses... Award-winning writer Lari Don will talk about her new Spellchasers trilogy

Come along to hear about superhero mashup The Superpower Project and get tips and tricks for telling superpowered stories of your own. You will learn about getting ideas, creating characters, and even discover how smelly boots and chocolate bars can be essential equipment for writers.

Leila Aboulela in conversation with Louise Welsh

Superhero activities and games for children, Superhero Selfie Station and comic book offer. Design a Superhero Competition prize giving 12pm with special guest. Storytelling at 1pm and 2pm. Fancy Dress competition at 3pm.

In this zany new series from Alan Dapré, Porridge the Tartan Cat purrfectly CAT-a-logs the family's hilarious adventures from a cat's-eye perspective. With wacky twists, silly word play and meow-nificent illustrations in every chapter, readers won't even want to paws for breath.