So… we cleaned the paved area in front of the office, removed as many weeds as possible and then we turned our attention to the pillars at the entrance to this beautiful house that is home to Birlinn (aren’t we lucky).

The ladders went up yesterday and the team took garlands of flowers and very carefully wound them round each pillar. Next, we took the dummy books created by Caleb and wired them in place between the flowers.

And then they were sprayed (for a third time) to help them survive the Scottish August weather!

Now we are ready! The Edinburgh International Book Festival kicks off on Saturday. The smaller but equally anticipated Meet the Authors Festival at the Royal Scots Club. And the magnificent Book Fringe. Good luck to all of the writers involved in either or both and for those attending – ENJOY! It is the best month of the year.