E58 2026 Islay Book Festival

Discover what makes the Islay Book Festival unique.  In this episode, This Is Islay’s Jolyon Thurgood chats with Charlène Busali, Creative Director of the 2026 Islay Book Festival, We learn about the book creators and special guests who make up the festival and how its events will engage the Islay community and visitors alike..The 2026 Islay Book Festival takes place 27-30 August.

This episode also includes introductions from creators Polly Pullar, Louise Welsh and Eilidh Muldoon who are all participating in the Festival programme this year.

For more information and to purchase tickets visit islaybookfestival.co.uk or find “Islay Book Festival” on Facebook.