Louise Fairbairn
@scarletrix
Followers
2K
Following
79
Media
2K
Statuses
71K
...sometimes you wake up. sometimes the fall kills you. and sometimes when you fall you fly...
inside a book
Joined August 2011
ICYMI, i previewed @BloodyScotland 2019 in @TheScotsman - thanks to all those who gave quotes and otherwise helped make it happen. as part of this, i also included reviews of the four #McIlvanneyPrize shortlisted novels; full reviews are below. 1/5
2
21
51
RT @HallieRubenhold: See you at the #EdinburghBookFestival on Monday at 12:45 where I’ll be in conversation with Val McDermid! . Check out….
edbookfest.co.uk
From Mon 11 Aug - Medical fraudsters, fevered manhunts, sudden disappearances - the infamous true story of an Edwardian crime comes to life in Story of a Murder: The Wives, the Mistress and Dr...
0
3
0
RT @TheAgentPhil: And you can see @doug_johnstone at the Edinburgh Book Festival talking about his new book, The Transcendent Tide on Thurs….
edbookfest.co.uk
From Thu 14 Aug - Described by The Scotsman as ‘a master of the page-turning, heart-gripping, plot-driven tale’, Doug Johnstone is also remarkably prolific…
0
2
0
RT @scotsman_arts: The Diary of Lies by Philip Miller review: 'splendidly atmospheric'.
scotsman.com
Its plot may feel improbable at times, but Philip Miller’s new novel still offers much rich entertainment, writes Allan Massie
0
1
0
Looking for some awesome brand-new theatre? Look at getting a ticket for The Scotsman Fringe First winners 👇 congratulations to the first winners of 2025 - check back next Friday for the next set of winners!.
Fringe Firsts week one: we reveal the first five winners of the Scotsman's prestigious theatre prizes.
0
0
0
Looking for some awesome brand-new theatre? Look at getting a ticket for The Scotsman Fringe First winners 👇 congratulations to the first winners of 2025 - check back next Friday for the next set of winners!.
Fringe Firsts week one: we reveal the first five winners of the Scotsman's prestigious theatre prizes.
0
2
2
For the next few weeks I am subbing the three dozen or so Fringe reviews in every day's Scotsman festival supplement, among other things. You won't find better coverage of the Edinburgh festivals in any other newspaper. Do #buyapaper if you can!.
Good morning - here is today's front page of @TheScotsman: SNP under fire over failure to cut exam attainment gap, via @CatrionaStewart
0
2
5
RT @scotsman_arts: The Best Edinburgh Fringe Comedy 2025: Every show with a four or five star review from The Scotsman so far. https://t.co….
scotsman.com
If you’re looking for comedy to book at this year’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe, here are all of the best shows our critics have seen so far.
0
1
0
RT @scotsman_arts: The Best Edinburgh Fringe Theatre 2025: Every show with a four or five star review from The Scotsman so far. https://t.c….
scotsman.com
Wondering what theatre you should see at the 2025 Edinburgh Fringe? Here are the best shows our critics have seen, so far.
0
1
0
RT @shanemcg3: The @TheakstonsCrime at @HarrogateFest was truly epic and I’m already booked to attend again next year. There was so much to….
0
2
0
When I was a journalism student, my law tutor repeated the phrase "substantial risk of serious prejudice" endlessly when we were learning about court contempt issues. There are reasons for not sharing info on someone who has been arrested and charged.
bbc.com
The plea comes after two men were charged in connection with the alleged rape of a 12-year-old girl in Warwickshire.
0
0
1
Get your eyeballs on it 👇👇.
Become a #Skelfaholic! ⚰️. 3 generations of Skelf women take over the family funeral home & PI business. What could possibly go wrong?. Book 1 in @doug_johnstone's OUTSTANDING #Skelfs series is ONLY 0.99!. #ADarkMatter: #BookTwitter #Scotland #Readers
1
1
2
RT @LiamMcIlvanney: If it’s Monday, it must be Fairlie! Big night tonight on The Good Father book tour as I face an audience in the village….
largsandmillportnews.com
It includes many local references including the Village Inn, Largs Thistle, and even the Largs and Millport Weekly News.
0
17
0
OMFG my nerves are shot!!!! Tremendous to see a win , but mebbes don't leave it to the literal last moment next time?! ⚽.
1
0
2
HELL YEAH ⚽.
0
0
1
RT @cbrookmyre: First look at the cover for Quite Ugly One Evening, the new Jack Parlabane novel out in May. It's a locked-room murder myst….
0
59
0
RT @LiamMcIlvanney: If it’s Saturday, it must be Irvine! See you at the Harbour Arts Centre at 7.30pm tonight…! 📚 #TheGoodFather
https://t….
irvinetimes.com
Ayrshire crime writer Liam McIlvanney will discuss his new thriller The Good Father at a special Tidelines Book Festival event
0
6
0
Book travels. .
Get ready for a visit to Stirling you will never forget.Through the eyes of @NlBro and Connor Fraser. With so many thanks to friends @VisitScotland . #booktrail #Stirling #Scottishfiction #traveltuesday
1
2
4
OMFG LIONESSES, MY NERVES ARE SHOT!!!⚽. but WOOHOO!!!!!🎉🎉🎉.
0
0
2
When The Scotsman reviews shows at @edintfest @edfringe @edbookfest @edfilmfest @edartfest the byline belongs to a professional critic who knows their field inside out. Over 3wks, there will be hundreds of reviews + features &interviews, all online and in print. Coming soon. .
The Scotsman’s 2025 Edinburgh Festival coverage: everything you need to know.
0
3
6