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Byres Road Book Festival at Hillhead Library – Gillebrìde MacMillan

Byres Road Book Festival at Hillhead Library – Gillebrìde MacMillan
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This event is run by an external organisation but takes place in a Glasgow Life venue. Glasgow Life does not take any responsibility for this event including the communication of any cancellations or rearrangements, or the ticket sales for this event.
Dates and times
Friday 25th Sept 2026
1:00pm
Age
5-11 years, Family, kid friendly
Venue
Hillhead Library
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The acclaimed French children’s book Chien Pourri has been translated in Gaelic by Gillebrìde MacMillan and in this session he will read from the story. Will good overcome evil – all through the eyes of the loveable Cù Giobach?

Gillebride MacMillan is a highly acclaimed Gaelic writer, translator and singer. He has translated a number of books including Paddington, The Little Prince and the Captain Bobo stories. From South Uist, Gillebrìde now works at The University of Glasgow where he teaches on a range of topics including Gaelic language, literature and culture.

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