Beyond Borders Events 2012
For a full list of events visit the full events page.
 Kulajo was one of the thousands of Kurdish villages targeted by Saddam Hussein during his murderous Anfal campaign in 1988. This documentary allows... |
 Join a discussion with Cengiz Çandar, senior political columnist of the liberal Turkish daily Radikal, Kerim Yildiz, Director of the Democractic... |
 How do small nations maintain their cultural and political independence in a world of rising global powers in the 21st Century?
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 A selection of photographs from UK photographer Guy Martin documenting the Arab Spring in Egypt and Libya.
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 The haunting songs of celebrated Indian singer, Vidya Shah, while William Dalrymple creates a journey through the poetry and intrigues of India’s... |
 100 flags to be flown together throughout the Books, Borders and Bikes Festival, created in collaboration between Delfina Foundation artist Dillwyn... |
 Local writer and foraging expert Fiona J. Houston discusses a new guide for wild food enthusiasts.
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 Shylock has always divided opinion. Is he a villain or a victim? Or is he someone even more intriguing.
There is no doubt Shylock is hard done by in... |
Books Borders & Bikes will be taking place at Traquair House in Innerleithen on Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th August 2012. A full programme is available here. Ticket sales here.
McCullin private screening – An exclusive chance to see a preview of McCullin a fascinating and moving documentary on the influential photojournalist Don McCullin, his life and work. Contact anna@bbscot.com for ticket details.
Sometimes I Laugh Like my Sister - Following a smash-hit debut at the Edinburgh Festival and an acclaimed national tour, Sometimes I Laugh Like My Sister is coming to Books, Borders & Bikes. Rebecca Peyton welcomes us to her world in a passionately political, sharply comical and painfully personal account of life after the murder of her sister, BBC prodcuer Kate Peyton.
Faculty of Advocates - What now for the Responsibility to Protect? After NATO's successful intervention in Libya and the UN faltering peace plan in Syria, a panel of experts discuss the future of humanitarian and democratic interventions around the world. Monday 20th August
Festival of Politics – Discover 'The Power of Small Nations' Beyond Borders at the Festival of Politics on Friday 24th August in the Scottish Parliament's Main Debating Chamber. Presiding Officer Trisha Marwick Chairs.
Beyond Borders 2012 will be taking from 18th June to the 24th August. A full programme is available here.
