We are sad to pass on the news that author Archie Hind died on 21st February after a long period of illness. Archie was due to appear at this year's Aye Write! on the 8th March.
Bailie Liz Cameron, the Chair of Aye Write! Bank of Scotland Book Festival, said: " We are all devastated to hear that Archie has passed away and our immediate thoughts are with his family and friends. We'll redouble our efforts to ensure the event still goes ahead to honour the memory of a great Glasgow writer and a great Glasgow book."
Such was the popularity of Hind and his book; it was the first event to sell out this year at the festival. The event will still go ahead as a celebration of Archie's life and work. Speakers include Alasdair Gray, Alan Taylor and John Linklater.