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Makar to Makar

Created and curated by Jackie Kay, Makar To Makar will showcase a line-up of established talent and emerging voices from Scotland and around the world.

Poetry in Lockdown

As part of our blog series where Library staff reflect upon poems chosen from our website, we look at Sydney Tremaine's 'A Night Fire's Call'.

Poetry in Quarantine #7

Our weekly blog bringing you news of and links to an array of interesting things we’ve found online, from actors reading poems to online courses to virtual festivals.

From the Front Lines: Anne Frater

Poet Anne Frater reflects on childcare, teaching and life on the Wester Isles during the lockdown.

Poetry on Lockdown: ‘Seeds in Flight’ by Khaled Abdallah

As part of our blog series where Library staff reflect upon poems chosen from our website, we look at ‘Seeds in Flight’ by Khaled Abdallah

From the Front Lines: Janette Ayachi

Saltire Poetry Book of the Year 2019 winner Janette Ayachi on losing track of time, wildlife reclaiming the streets, and dancing in the dark.

Poetry in Quarantine #6

Our weekly blog bringing you news of and links to an array of interesting things we’ve found online, from actors reading poems to online courses to virtual festivals.

Poetry in Lockdown: ‘Infinity’ by Giacomo Leopardi

As part of our blog series where Library staff reflect upon poems chosen from our website, we look at Leopardi's 'Infinity'.

In Touch With Edwin Morgan

James McGonigal and John Coyle, co-editors of In Touch With Language, a newly published collection of Edwin Morgan’s prose 1950–2005, reflect on the process of putting the book together, and their own experience of Morgan as a teacher.

From the Front Lines: Amy Gear

Shetland-based artist and writer Amy Gear writes about 'touch club'.

Poetry on Lockdown: ‘Listening to the trees’ by Mandy Haggith

As part of our blog series where Library staff reflect upon poems chosen from our website, we look at 'Listening to the trees' by Mandy Haggith

Edwin Morgan: In Touch with Language

To mark Edwin Morgan's 100th birthday, we're lucky to be able to feature an excerpt from the introduction to a new collection of Morgan's prose pieces In Touch with Language.