Meet the Author: Sion Barrington "A book, a beer and a basket" event
Sat 06 Sept
|The Pirn Inn
Join retired local shepherd and author Sion Barrington for a lively chat.


TIME & LOCATION
06 Sept 2025, 16:00 – 17:00
The Pirn Inn, Balfron, Glasgow G63 0PX, UK
ABOUT THE EVENT
Sion Barrington is a retired hill shepherd, having spent over 25 years tending up to 1000 sheep, grazing the Perthshire mountains. He has developed a vast knowledge of Scottish history, folklore, mythology and legend that are clearly transposed into his novels. Barrington is a natural storyteller leading guided story-walks, relaying his stories in schools, clubs and societies and as an after-dinner speaker. Barrington's autobiography, Red Sky at Night won
the SAC Book Award and was a UK no. 1 bestseller.
Two ticket types avaliable:
*£5 ticket - Entry to event only.
*£15 ticket- A Book, A Beer and a Basket is brought to you in partnership with The Pirn Inn, Balfron. Enjoy a tasty snack after the event to top off your day! Includes entry to the event, a beer (or alternative) and a basket meal. Choices available (all including chips):Chicken burger; Cheese burger; Veggie burger; Fish; Scampi; Sausage; Veggie sausage; Haggis fritters; Veggie haggis fritters. Basket meals may be available on the day for £11 subject to availability, but pre-order recommended (and a bargain to boot!)
Event for ages 18 plus.
Please note: Tickets are non-refundable unless event cancelled by the organisers.
Tickets
Event Admission only
Sale ends
06 Sept, 17:00
This ticket is for event access only. No food or drink included. Aged 18+ only
£5.00
Entry, food and drink ticket.
Includes entry to event, a beer (or equivalent) and choice of basket meal (pre-ordered) . Aged 18 + only.
£15.00
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