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The Scottish Poetry Library is a unique national resource and advocate for the art of poetry, and Scottish poetry in particular.

The Scottish Poetry Library is a unique national resource and advocate for the art of poetry, and Scottish poetry in particular. We are passionately committed to bringing the pleasures and benefits of poetry to as wide an audience as possible. Physically and virtually, the Scottish Poetry Library’s doors are open. There’s poetry here for everyone, and we can help you find the poem you’ll want to keep.

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Edinburgh EH8 8DT
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