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John Swinney: A Life in Books

Name: John Swinney: A Life in Books
Start: 2025-06-12T17:00:00+01:00
End: 2025-06-12T18:00:00+01:00
Location: Harmony Marquee

Scotland’s First Minister shares the books that shaped his thinking, politics and personal life in a rare, revealing conversation.

Sunday, 15 June 2025

4:00pm ‐ 5:00pm

Harmony Marquee
Harmony Garden and Orchard, St Mary's Road, Melrose, TD6 9LJ

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Scotland’s First Minister makes a first visit to the festival. In the company of Michael Moore, he will talk about the books that have influenced, entertained and informed him throughout his life. Born and educated in Edinburgh he worked in financial services before his election to Westminster in 1997 and the Scottish Parliament in 1999. John has been at, or near, the front line of politics ever since. This is a rare opportunity for a virtual browse of his library and to learn which books have been critical to his personal and political world view.