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An Leabhar Mor
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Irish poet Louis de Paor and friends would like to introduce you to An Leabhar Mor, the Great Book of Gaelic, which comprises a selection of original artwork and poetry.
28 Aug 6.00 Scottish Poetry Library, Edinburgh
Andrew O'Hagan
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The acclaimed Scottish writer discusses his favourite poems with Robyn Marsack. Booking required.
15 Aug 4.15 Scottish Poetry Library, Edinburgh
Bengali Writers' Evening
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Three bright young stars of the Bengali literary scene - poet Srijato, novelist Rimi B Chatterjee and novelist Alka Saraogi - read there work in an event created in partnership with the British Council.
18 Aug 7.00 National Library of Scotland, Edinburgh
Islay Book Festival
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Book festival veteran Iain Banks will appear alongside authors Ali Smith and Alanna Knight, poets Janet Paisley and Kenneth Steven and children's authors Linda Strachan, Keith A Charles, Cathy Cassidy and Mairi Hedderwick at the third Islay Book Festival, in the idyllic fishing village of Port Ellen.
6 Sep–7 Sep (Times vary) Port Ellen Primary School, Isle of Islay
Pam Ayres
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One of the nation's favourite comic poets performing new material and hopefully some of her classics.
28 Sep 8.00 Pitlochry Festival Theatre, Pitlochry
Poetry Doubles - Moniza Alvi & In Person
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Annual series of poetry readings and workshops in Dumfries and Galloway, featuring international and local poets. Tonight its the turn of Moniza Alvi to read alongside a screeing of the Bloodaxe DVD-book 'In Person: 30 Poets', a recording of 30 poetry readings.
11 Aug Mon 7.00 Robert Burns Centre Film Theatre, Dumfries
Poetry, Music and Plants
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Poet Carol Ann Duffy and medieval musician John Sampson work together to create a show for children and adults alike. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
18 Aug–25 Aug 12.00 Royal Botanic Garden (Lecture Theatre), Edinburgh
Renga in the Secret Garden, with Colin Will
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Partake in Japanese collaborative poetry in a secret garden with renga master Colin Will. Book in advance to be let in on the secret.
19 Aug 10.00am–2.00 Scottish Poetry Library, Edinburgh
School of Poets Courtyard Readings
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School of Poets is a monthly workshop-type poetry session that aims to develop writing skills. Hear some of the group's work or read something you have written - just let them know in advance if you would like to read.
11 Aug–16 Aug, 18 Aug–22 Aug 2.00–3.00 Scottish Poetry Library, Edinburgh
Seeds of Thought
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Live urban poetry and acoustic music.
8 Aug 8.00 Tchai-Ovna House of Tea, Glasgow

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