Edinburgh Book Festival Ends Baillie Gifford Sponsorship After Activist Pressure

The decision follows similar action by the Hay Festival, driven by protests over fossil fuel investments and ties to Israel.

The Edinburgh International Book Festival has cut ties with Baillie Gifford after a 20-year partnership.
Activists and authors pressured the festival, citing the sponsor's investments in fossil fuels and links to Israel.
Similar protests led to the Hay Festival suspending its sponsorship deal with Baillie Gifford.
The controversy has sparked a broader debate about the role of corporate sponsorship in the arts.
Baillie Gifford defends its investments, stating only 2% is in fossil fuels and arguing for a balanced approach to ethical funding.