The Scottish family-owned glassware company Glencairn Crystal has renewed its sponsorship of both The McIlvanney Prize for the Scottish Crime Book of the Year and the Bloody Scotland Debut Crime Novel of the Year for the sixth year running, with its iconic Glencairn Glass – the official whisky glass.
2024 Award Winners
The winners were announced during the Bloody Scotland International Crime Writing Festival, held in Stirling from 12–14 September.
- The McIlvanney Prize was awarded to Tariq Ashkanani for The Midnight King.
- The Debut Prize went to David Goodman for A Reluctant Spy.
Ashkanani was presented with a giant Glencairn Glass trophy to mark his achievement.
Glencairn Crystal on Supporting Literature
Kirsty Nicholson, Design and Marketing Manager at Glencairn Crystal, commented:
“A huge congratulations to Tariq Ashkanani on winning the McIlvanney Prize with his page-turning thriller The Midnight King, and to David Goodman on receiving the Debut Prize for his gripping first novel A Reluctant Spy. Being a Scottish family company, we are proud to sponsor these distinguished annual awards with the Glencairn Glass, the official glass for whisky – both of which are deeply rooted in Scotland. It is an honour to help celebrate and shine a spotlight on such exceptional authors in the wonderful world of crime fiction.”
Bloody Scotland Festival
Founded in 2012, the Bloody Scotland International Crime Writing Festival has become one of the UK’s leading literary events, drawing both new and established crime writers to Stirling each September. Its diverse programme ranges from fictional forensics and psychological thrillers to tartan noir and cosy crime, engaging thousands of crime fiction fans every year.
The Glencairn Glass – 25 Years of Whisky Heritage
This year also marks the 25th anniversary of the Glencairn Glass, which has become the world’s official whisky glass and a staple for distillers, collectors, and connoisseurs alike. Winner of the Queen’s Award for Innovation, the Glencairn Glass has achieved global recognition:
- Over 5 million glasses sold annually
- 50 million sold worldwide to date
- Available in more than 140 countries
Further Information
- To learn more about the festival: www.bloodyscotland.com
- To explore the Glencairn Glass: www.whiskyglass.com
