Eibf Paper Trails X Ratho Library: Alistair Moffathistory All Around Us

Prolific social Historian and Edinburgh favourite, Alistair Moffat,joinsus atRatho Library todiscussThe Secret History of Here: A Year in the Valley.

Inthis journal-style novel, set in the heart of the Scottish Borders, Moffat explores the history of the place that surrounds his home, but through his insights, invites all towitnessthe rich history that encompassesus all.This event is FREE but booking is required.About Paper TrailsPaper Trails is the Edinburgh International Book Festivals multi-year communities project working to tackle literacy inequality and social isolation.We're partnering with five local libraries across Edinburgh, to support and expand their work as thriving cultural hubs, co-created with the communities they serve.As we wander through streets of blooming flowers and anticipate the summer sun, the month of May gives us a chance to reflect on our past through Local History Month.

To celebrate this season of remembering, were bringing a series of captivating events, right to the heart of Ratho.

As part of our communities' programme Paper Trails, in partnership with Edinburgh Libraries, Edinburgh International Book Festival is hosting an exciting selection of authors and historians to explore all things history! In particular; how is history memorialised? How can we engage with local history? How do we understand history through fiction? Taking place at Ratho Library, there will be events suitable for all ages, including a spellbinding event with children's author Elle McNicoll, and three captivating adult events featuring Mary Paulson-Ellis, Alistair Moffat, Claire Mitchell & Zoe Venditozzi.Find out more about Paper Trails over atedbookfest.co.uk [https://www.edbookfest.co.uk/].Paper Trails has been made possible thanks to the generous support of Book Festival funders and supporters, to who we give our thanks.Please note, photography and videography may take place at this event.

Guests will have the opportunity on arrival to opt-out if you do not want to feature.