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John Beattie on the stage during Winter Words. < >

John Beattie on the stage during Winter Words.

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Actor Dougal Lee with author Fiona Rintoul and her gorgeous chocolate lab!

Actor Dougal Lee with author Fiona Rintoul and her gorgeous chocolate lab!

Christopher Brookmyre at Winter Words

Christopher Brookmyre at Winter Words

Clover’s idyllic childhood was shattered when a horrific riding accident left her mother permanently brain-damaged. She told her real life spectacular journey to where she is now.

Clover’s idyllic childhood was shattered when a horrific riding accident left her mother permanently brain-damaged. She told her real life spectacular journey to where she is now.

Dougal and his dog outside Pitlochry Festival Theatre with author Fiona Rintoul's beautiful chocolate labrador.

Dougal and his dog outside Pitlochry Festival Theatre with author Fiona Rintoul's beautiful chocolate labrador.

Ian Stephen talking during the Winter Words Festival.

Ian Stephen talking during the Winter Words Festival.

A selection of delicious cakes from the famous Mountain Cafe in Aviemore.

A selection of delicious cakes from the famous Mountain Cafe in Aviemore.

Kirsten Gilmour from the Mountain Cafe Aviemore rustling up some of her famous sweet creations on the stage!

Kirsten Gilmour from the Mountain Cafe Aviemore rustling up some of her famous sweet creations on the stage!

Malachy Talack took to the stage to discuss his book Un-Discovered Islands which was an exploration of some of the worlds strangest Islands.

Malachy Talack took to the stage to discuss his book Un-Discovered Islands which was an exploration of some of the worlds strangest Islands.

Nicholas Crane is a familiar face from the BBC’s Coast, who is also an award winning author, expert cartographer, international explorer, and the current President of the Royal Geographical Society.

Nicholas Crane is a familiar face from the BBC’s Coast, who is also an award winning author, expert cartographer, international explorer, and the current President of the Royal Geographical Society.

Vince Cable took to the stage in his much anticipated talk on the current economic climate.

Vince Cable took to the stage in his much anticipated talk on the current economic climate.

Lesley Riddoch, Alex Massie and Gerry Hassan. Joined Pitlochry Festival Theatre for a topical, insightful discussion on the challenges that face Scotland.

Lesley Riddoch, Alex Massie and Gerry Hassan. Joined Pitlochry Festival Theatre for a topical, insightful discussion on the challenges that face Scotland.

Winter Words Wows Again!

Pitlochry Festival Theatre played host to more than 30 authors, wordsmiths, filmmakers, adventurers and journalists for their 13th annual Winter Words literary festival. It was another thought-provoking programme of inspiring events that definitely stimulated both mind, body and literary souls!

This year’s stellar line-up featured notorious politician Vince Cable who shared his view on the British Economy and how best it should be managed over the next decade and beyond. Nicholas Crane – whose face and name is easily recognised from BBC’s Coast – delivered a fascinating talk on his new book, which brilliantly describes the evolution of Britain’s countryside and the development of its cities.

Award-winning crime author Christopher Brookmyre read from his critically acclaimed new novel Black Widow, which revives the much loved maverick reporter Jack Parlabane. Nature and wildlife man John Lewis- Stempel, winner of the Wainwright prize and author of the critically acclaimed Meadowland delivered a heart-warming talk on his book Where Poppies Blow about the human condition in wartime – it was truly captivating and inspiring. . .

For the food enthusiasts out there, Kirsten Gilmour of Aviemore’s The Mountain Café discussed the Kiwi-influenced recipes in her book. And what’s the use in just hearing about the food – you also got to sample some of Kirsten’s delicious delights too!

It was four days of wonderful events and we would love to hear your reviews and see your pictures.  Be sure to tag us in any of your social media posts!

GALLERY PHOTOGRAPHER

Thanks to our friends at Pitlochry Festival Theatre for providing the pictures for this gallery.