This year's festival takes place from Thursday, September 25 until Sunday, September 28, with the Harbour Arts Centre in Irvine hosting most of the events. The festival opens with the launch of ‘Mat o’ Shanter’, the new book by talented Ayrshire poet Simon Lamb. Waterstones Ayr will also create its popular pop-up bookshop in the Harbour Arts Centre, selling books by festival authors and more. Angela Noble, festival coordinator, said: "We at Tidelines Book Festival promise you a warm, welcoming atmosphere with top-notch entertainment in a beautiful harbourside setting. By supporting your local book festival, you become part of our story!"