Doug Johnstone in conversation with Mary Paulson-Ellis

Doug Johnstone has been a stalwart of Portobello Book Festival. He has written 20 novels in 20 years, including his Skelf series, featuring a family who run a detective agency alongside an undertaker’s business! We are delighted to mark this occasion by inviting him to discuss his career to date with Mary Paulson-Ellis, an award-winning author who, like Doug, has produced some fascinating insights into the underbelly of Edinburgh life. They are a lively pair and have written engaging and entertaining novels.

Part of Portobello Book Festival 2026, Library Downstairs. Tickets for all events are free and available from Portobello Library.