Welcome to St Duthac Book & Arts Festival 2021
And Breathe!
Who knew there would be such a hunger for a book festival in our wee part of the world? Take a look at the gallery and some of the feedback we have received
What's On?
Authors, the Arts & Archaeology
Author Events
Local authors and national treasures will present unique insights into their processes and finished works.
Arts Trail
Visit local established & pop up galleries across the peninsula at your leisure.
Heritage Trail
Follow the Pictish trail across the peninsula. Soak up the history, take in the spectacular sights of the trails across each of the villages. Click on the link below which will take you to the Easter Ross Peninsula site, which shines a light on the spectacular Pictish trail.
Something for the Children
We want to share our love of books with the children in the community. As Dr Seuss says "the more you read, the more you know, the more you know the more places you go" Check out the activities on offer.
Featuring St Duthac
Named after Tain's very own Saint. Visit the Collegiate Church, soak up the atmosphere and take in a performance.
Popping -Up
We are excited to announce a variety of pop up performances, activities and the Pop Up book shop and gallery.
23rd - 27th September 2021
Promoting literature and the arts through the first book & arts festival based on the Easter Ross Peninsula. Bringing authors, musicians and artists from the local area, and further afield, together in this four day event.
Through the planned programme of activities and events the festival will promote the arts, while preserving and promoting local culture, entertaining local people and attracting book, art and heritage loving visitors to the community.
Tickets are now available on-line or in person at the TDDT Hub on Stafford Street, Tain.
About The St Duthac Book & Arts Festival
The Full Story
In 2019 over a bottle of wine an idea by two former teachers for a book festival took root. They formed the St Duthac BAF group (pictured) with the aim to further promote literature, heritage and the arts in their community. Following meetings, programme development, market stalls and fundraising the first St Duthac Book & Arts Festival, based in Tain on the Easter Ross Peninsula, is a reality.
Thank you to everyone who has helped the group get to this point. The festival launches on the 23rd September and closes, with a nationwide named Author, on Monday 27th September 2021.
