Scotland is seeking to become a world leader in renewable energy, while the arguments continue to rage about oil, 'cleaner coal' and nuclear power. How do we provide fuel for the world without destroying it in the process, and can Scotland really be a key player?

Edinburgh International Book Festival 2010

Powering the Planet 2010 Event

The celebrated Fay Weldon and the superb Fatima Bhutto captivated Book Festival audiences in this 2010 event chaired by Ruth Padel.

Fay Weldon and Fatima Bhutto 2010 Event

On Monday 16 August, a gentleman came to the Information Desk to return his earpiece unused. "I didn't need it", he explained; "I've just been to the Simon Callow event!"

Simon Callow 2010 Event

Legendary writer Jeanette Winterson inspired her audience with tremendous charm on 16 August, speaking movingly of happiness and the pursuit thereof.

Jeanette Winterson 2010 Event

We welcomed Britain's Poet Laureate Carol Ann Duffy to the Book Festival in 2010 for three remarkable events. In this beautifully-received event she read new work from The Bees.

Carol Ann Duffy 2010 Event

Christos Tsiolkas flew all the way to Edinburgh from his home in Australia to open the 2010 Edinburgh International Book Festival in fine literary style.

Christos Tsiolkas 2010 Event

Chatting to chair Al Senter, the inimitable Nicholas Parsons showed that the oldest gameshow host ever still retains his famous ability to entertain.

Nicholas Parsons 2010 Event

On 15 August droves of enthusiastic fans were treated to a visit from American teen novel master John Green. In a stroke of genius he arranged a meet-up beforehand for the Edinburgh-based fans in his audience...!

John Green 2010 Event

The remarkable author of the Booker-winning Cloud Atlas sold out the Book Festival's biggest venue many weeks in advance. Talking to chair Steven Gale, he delighted festival audiences with his warmth and humour.

David Mitchell 2010 Event

In a surprise Book Festival event announced after the 2010 programme went to print, A S Byatt charmed her substantial audience to the full.

A S Byatt 2010 Event

A 2010 Book Festival event that will be talked about for some time to come. Nobel Prize-winning economist, Joseph Stiglitz, delivered a thought-provoking event with the words of a real insider.

Joseph Stiglitz 2010 Event

A chance to hear the author of the book-turned-into-big-screen-hit How to Train your Dragon in her fantastic and wildly popular 2010 kids' event, ideal for ages 8 - 12.

Cressida Cowell 2010 Event

We are delighted to offer you a chance to listen to celebrated Irish poet Seamus Heaney in his fantastic and extremely popular event with us in 2010.

Seamus Heaney 2010 Event

August 2010 saw writer Andrew O'Hagan bring to the Book Festival an unforgettable tale of Marilyn Monroe, Frank Sinatra and a dog called Maf.

Andrew O'Hagan 2010 Event

Another chance to listen to two writers who have produced riveting, heartbreaking and sometimes shocking accounts of father-son relationships.

David Vann and Willy Vlautin 2010 Event

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