Saturday 9th March
11am – 3pm

Eastgate, Inverness has teamed up with World Book Day to bring stories to life in the shopping centre for the bookiest day of the year!

Here’s what you can expect across the day:-

Meet the Gruffalo at Waterstones

The Gruffalo is coming to Waterstones Inverness to celebrate World Book Day! He’ll be in store 11 am and 2 pm so pop along to meet him! 

Come in Fancy Dress

We’re encouraging young ones to turn up as their favourite book characters!

Story Telling Sessions

Join our storytellers for engaging, sensory and interactive stories across the day.

Fitkidz Willy Wonka Sessions

Step into the enchanting world of Willy Wonka with singing and storytelling!

Halo Book Donation Drive
4 – 9th March

Gift the gift of reading and donate a new or preloved children’s book for World Book Day. Halo need good quality, children’s fiction and non-fiction books. Books can be new or used but need to be unmarked, in good, clean condition and relevant for ages 0-18. 

Drop your books at the Halo Donation Stations in Falcon Gallery.