Partick Library

Writing Science Fiction from Scotland - Ken MacLeod

Writing Science Fiction from Scotland - Ken MacLeod
Tickets
Free - Drop-in - no ticket required
Dates and times
Friday 19th Jun 2026
2:00pm
Age
16+ years

Award Winning Science Fiction author Ken Macleod discusses his career and how he became a major figure in the world of Science Fiction whilst remaining based in Scotland.


His work has been widely translated and ranges from near-future dystopia to far-flung space opera, drawing on his first-hand knowledge of biological science, information technology, and political activism.


Join us at Partick Library for this free event.

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