Rankin leads talk on author

IAN Rankin and Nigel Planer are to discuss their life-long fascination with Robert Louis Stevenson at a special event at the City Art Centre.

The pair will talk about his life and work, and give short readings from his novels and poems, as well as answer questions from the audience.

The event on November 17 marks the start of the week-long Festival of History in the Capital. It is free, but places should be reserved at [email protected].