Poetry in Quarantine #11
21 August 2020
Our 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.Geopoetics 2020
18 August 2020
On Thursday, 1 October, Geopoetry 2020 will bring together poets and geoscientists to discuss how, in an era of climate change, their disciplines can influence each other. Headlined by John Hegley, the free event also features Yvonne Reddick, Norrie...Translating oranges at midnight: Guest-edited Reviews for the SPL by Suzannah V. Evans
18 August 2020
A collection of reviews of recent poetry titles commissioned to appear in The Compass before the magazine folded. Suzannah V. Evans introduces the reviews.We Are Reopening!
14 August 2020
Social distancing is in place, the masks and gloves are freely available and we have enough hand sanitiser to swim in – the Scottish Poetry Library is ready to re-open.Willie Hunter 1940-2020
12 August 2020
A remembrance of Willie Hunter, a footballer who saw the therapeutic uses of writing poetry.Poetry in Quarantine #11
30 July 2020
Our 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.Click and Collect is Coming to the SPL
16 July 2020
The Scottish Poetry Library will re-open to the public in August, albeit with a reduced service, based on the latest advice issued by the Scottish Government.Poetry in Quarantine #10
10 July 2020
Our 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.Edwin Morgan Poetry Award 2020 Shortlist Revealed
29 June 2020
The Edwin Morgan Trust is delighted to announce the poets shortlisted for the Edwin Morgan Poetry Award 2020.Poetry in Quarantine #9
26 June 2020
Our 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.School of Poets
16 June 2020
The School of Poets meets monthly to share new poems and to receive feedback. Want to know more?The Vision Thing: SPL appoints ‘Champions’ to find new work
16 June 2020
The SPL has appointed four 'Champions' to commission new work, including in Gaelic and Scots.