Darkland Tales: Crafting Scottish Fiction from Historical Fact
What it is
Writers from Polygon's Darkland Tales series discuss reimagining Scottish history in a panel talk at Augustine United Church, Edinburgh, on 10 December 2026, also live-streamed online.
Writers from Polygon's Darkland Tales series talk about turning Scottish history, myth and legend into fiction, and about the sources they use.
The panel is followed by a Q&A, and in-person attendees can stay for a free drinks reception from about 19:00.
It takes place on Thursday 10 December 2026, 18:00–20:00, at Augustine United Church, 41 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1EL.
Questions
When does Darkland Tales: Crafting Scottish Fiction from Historical Fact start and end?
Darkland Tales: Crafting Scottish Fiction from Historical Fact runs Thursday, 10 December 2026, 18:00 until 20:00.
Where is Darkland Tales: Crafting Scottish Fiction from Historical Fact?
Darkland Tales: Crafting Scottish Fiction from Historical Fact takes place at Augustine United Church, 41 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh, Edinburgh.
How much are tickets for Darkland Tales: Crafting Scottish Fiction from Historical Fact?
Darkland Tales: Crafting Scottish Fiction from Historical Fact is free to enter.
Can I watch online?
Yes. The event is live-streamed, and captions are included if you attend via Zoom. - Online attendees get a code in their reminder emails for the book discount. - The recording is uploaded to YouTube and Spotify shortly after the lecture.
Is there a book discount?
All in-person and online attendees get **£5 off** any Society book. - Books are sold at the stall at Augustine United Church. - Online attendees receive a code by email, valid until midnight UK time on **Saturday 12 December 2026**. - Fellows logged in get 20% off online, which can be combined with the £5 code; the 20% is online only.
Also at Augustine United Church
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Making good citizens: instilling civic virtues in schoolMon 23 Nov · Augustine United Church - 10:30
Science and Religion: Lived and Imagined RealitiesSat 28 Nov · Augustine United Church - 16:00
‘Sumptuous’ Rosslyn Chapel: Pious Experience in Late Medieval ScotlandMon 30 Nov · Augustine United Church
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