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Find out about our latest resources, projects and events

A celebration of Derick Thomson

The SPL and the Gaelic Books Council celebrate 100 years since the birth of Derick Thomson
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Scottish Poets at COP26

Weathering the Storm: Scottish Poets Discuss Climate Change, Resilience and Adaptation
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The People's Poem

An update on Kathleen Jamie's collective Scottish Nature Poem
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Event: Poetry London 100th Issue Launch

Featuring Niall Campbell, Ellen McAteer and André Naffis-Sahely
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National Poetry Day with Hollie MacNish

Three exclusive film recordings from Hollie's SLUG Book Tour event in Edinburgh
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Exhibition: Stone Moon

An exhibition of the collaborative work of visual artist Alison Grant and poet Fiona Sampson.
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Is your science in sorcery or are you just a timid monk
following the failings of your forefathers?
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