Sir Ian Rankin among writers shortlisted for 2025 McIlvanney prize - The prize recognises excellence in Scottish crime ...

‘You can never be pure enough for some people,” says Ian Rankin. He’s preparing for this year’s Bloody Scotland, a weekend festival dedicated to one of the country’s most successful products: tartan ...

Sir Ian Rankin is among five nominees shortlisted for the McIlvanney Prize at the Bloody Scotland festival. The much-loved author is nominated for the first time alongside Tariq Ashkanani, who won the ...

Solicitor Tariq Ashkanani has been named as the winner of the top prize at the Bloody Scotland crime writing festival – three years after winning the award for debut authors. Mr Ashkanani won this ...

Arguably the most successful and beloved Scottish writer since Arthur Conan Doyle, Ian Rankin has much to celebrate. He turns 47 later this month and, with the publication this week of “The Naming of ...