There is always a lot going on here at North House Press and we try our best to keep this page up to date, but are not always great at remembering to constantly update this part of our website. If this page is looking a bit old and tired, then do email us at the addresses listed in our contacts page and we’ll be sure to get back to you.
Upcoming Events...
Saturday 6th June
North House Press stand and presentation at Rogart Gala
We shall be hosting a stand at this convivial community based all-day event that celebrates all things local, and on hand to discuss the work of Neil Gunn, North House Press and your own reading and writing projects.
Corry Meadow, Pittentrail, Rogart, IV28 3XB
12:00pm - 4:00pm
Friday 14th August
Kyle of Sutherland Book Fair
More details to follow
Ardgay Public Hall Carron Place Ardgay, Sutherland IV24 3BQ
North House Press News...
Official Launch of North House Press - Neil Gunn Celebration and Party!
Thursday 21st May 2026
Dornoch Bookshop
What an evening at the official launch event for North House Press! A huge thank you to everyone who joined us. It was a fantastic evening, filled with wonderful conversation, shared enthusiasm for Neil Gunn, and excitement for the future of NHP.
A special thank you to Dornoch Bookshop for their warm hospitality, and to David from The Carnegie Whisky Cellars for keeping everyone’s glasses topped up throughout the evening.
We’re so grateful to everyone who came along to celebrate this exciting new chapter with us.
Coming Home to the Highlands: Bringing back the Legacy and Heritage of Neil Gunn
Saturday 2nd May 2026
Timespan, Helmsdale
A fantastic event at Timespan, Helmsdale celebrating the launch of the Neil Gunn titles The Grey Coast, The Serpent, and Blood Hunt. The event was followed by a creative writing workshop led by Kirsty, exploring how the incredible northern coastal landscapes of the Highlands can inspire storytelling, just as they did in Neil Gunn’s work.
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us and shared such thoughtful and inspiring ideas throughout the day.
Where Did We Come From?
Wednesday 29th April 2026
The Nucleus Centre, Wick
Thank you to everyone who joined us at the Nucleus Centre in Wick for this fascinating evening exploring themes of evolution, ancestry, landscape and storytelling. Featuring author readings, music, and a Q&A with Cynthia Rogerson, Kirsty Gunn, David Graham and Alpha Munro, the event brought together history, literature and conversation in a truly memorable way.
The evening also included Common Ground - The Shared Literary Landscapes of Neil Gunn and Kirsty Gunn, exploring how, although not related by family, Neil and Kirsty share a deep connection to the landscapes of the Northern Highlands, which is something powerfully reflected throughout their writing.
A superb evening of history, music and literature.
"How to Get Published”: An Evening of Creative Writing, Publishing Discussion, and more
Thursday 23rd April 2026
The Ceilidh Place, Ullapool
We had a fantastic evening at our first Creative Writing Workshop at the Ceilidh Place in Ullapool, exploring the creativity behind Neil Gunn’s work and following in his Highland-inspired footsteps. It was wonderful to see everyone getting involved in creating poetry, stories and non-fiction pieces inspired by the landscapes and surroundings around us.
The evening also offered guidance on how writers can begin developing their work for publication, with discussion around preparing pieces for publishers, literary agents and other literary opportunities.
What a brilliant showcase of creativity, storytelling and inspiration.
Creative Conversations
Monday 20th April 2026
University of Glasgow
It was fantastic to be joined by Professor Alan Riach, poet Rory Watson and Imagined Spaces Editor and Writer Gail Low for a panel presentation as part of Creative Conversations at the University of Glasgow.
The presentation included a consideration of Neil Gunn’s novels, a poetry reading and discussion of the importance of independent publishing and small presses.
North House Press in association with poet Rory Watson
Wednesday 8th April 2026
Central Library, Stirling
A superb evening of readings and conversation about independent publishing, writing local and celebrating Scottish literature. We were delighted to be joined by poet Rory Watson at this event in Stirling.
North House Press Guest Lecture at The University of Dundee
Wednesday 25th March 2026
University of Dundee
An engaging guest lecture delivered by David at the University of Dundee exploring the founding and development of North House Press. The session offered insight into the process of establishing an independent publishing company, from shaping a vision to bringing books to publication.
It was incredibly rewarding to share guidance, experience and inspiration with students and aspiring professionals interested in working within the publishing industry.
Thursday 29th January
“Local Voices, Local Lives” An Evening of Poetry and Publishing
Thursday 29th January 2026
Lairg Library
We’d like to say a huge thank you to everyone who joined us at our Local Voices, Local Lives event in Lairg, our first North House Press event! It was a wonderful evening full of community spirit and a shared appreciation of how special the North Highlands and its people are, and how this can inspire such fantastic art.
A massive thanks to Cáit O’Neill McCullagh for sharing her beautiful poetry, and to Lairg Library for hosting us. Events like this really highlight how deeply literature is woven into our culture, and how it can be used to share our unique heritage with the wider world.
We’re looking forward to an exciting year ahead with more events like this.
