Creative Conversations: Louise Welsh and Alan Riach: University of West of Scotland, Craigie Campus, Beech Grove, Ayr

Louise Welsh and Alan Riach discuss the great writers who nourished and liberated their imaginations and led them to their present careers as professors of literature and creative writing.

Louise also reads from her new novel, No Dominion, while Alan reads from his new collection of poetry, The Winter Book.

Family Tree Workshop: Burns Monument Centre, Kay Park, Kilmarnock

Get started finding out who your ancestors were and what they got up to with the help of a team of experts.

Each workshop includes access to the Scotland's People genealogical records and all tuition.