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Alexander McCall Smith
Date	Location
The hugely successful Scottish author and creator of the popular 'Ladies No1 Detective Agency' series, Alexander McCall Smith will be reading from and signing copies of his latest novel 'La's Orchestra Saves the World', to be published in November.
5 Nov 7.30	The Watermill, Aberfeldy

Close Encounters: John Burnside
Date	Location
Poet and novelist John Burnside gets up close and personal with poems in this joint event with the National Library of Scotland.
15 Oct 7.00	National Library of Scotland, Edinburgh

Da Sang o da Barren Orange Tree
Date	Location
Local poet Christie Wiliamson recites Lorca's Spanish poems in Shetlandic Scots accompanied by guitarist Galo Ceron. 'Part of the Hispanic Festival'.
16 Oct 7.00	Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh

David Malouf: Selected Works
Date	Location
Australian writer David Malouf talks about his favourite poems in conversation with Robyn Marsack. Booking required.
10 Oct 7.30	Scottish Poetry Library, Edinburgh

Demon Shoes
Date	Location
An evening of film, music, poetry and drama, featuring a screening of 'Demon Shoes', which looks at issues of psychosis and self-harm.'Part of the Scottish Mental Health Arts & Film Festival'.
7 Oct 7.00–8.30	Wellgate Centre, Dundee

The Guid Crack Club
Date	Location
A special night of stories for Hallowe'en.
31 Oct 10.00	Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh

Hidden City 4
Date	Location
Mystery tour into the hidden nooks and crannies of Glasgow, including performance and readings from eight of the country's leading poets. Meet at Sarti's Restaurant on the corner of Renfield St and West George St to be taken to the location.
12 Oct 2.30	Glasgow City Centre, Glasgow

Just a Look at . . . Edwin Morgan
Date	Location
Ken Cockburn, Project Coordinator of the newly acquired Edwin Morgan Archive at the SPL sifts through the contents in three sessions. Please book in advance.
7 Oct 6.30–8.00	Scottish Poetry Library, Edinburgh

Launch of Markings 27 with Hugh McMillan
Date	Location
Established poet Hugh McMillan will entertain at the launch of nationally established magazine Markings 27.
8 Nov 7.30	The Bakehouse, Gatehouse of Fleet

Licence Pending
Date	Location
Poetry with a queer cabaret edge featuring ukulele-shaker Eilidh Macaskill, Rachel Jury, Ms Leggy Pee and hosted by Margot Embargo. 'Part of Glasgay!'
30 Oct 8.00	Tron Theatre, Glasgow

National Poetry Day
Date	Location
This year's National Poetry Day celebrates the theme of work, with a range of events planned across the UK. See website for full programme.
9 Oct (Times vary)	Various venues across Scotland

National Poetry Day
Date	Location
Some of the illustrious poets included in '100 Favourite Scottish Love Poems' read their meditations on that most fickle of emotions while the Editor, Stewart Conn, discusses the collection as a whole. Free tickets from 0131 622 8216 or claire.leach@blackwell.co.uk.
9 Oct 6.30	Blackwells, Edinburgh

Poetry Association of Scotland: Ron Butlin
Date	Location
The PAS season kicks off with Edinburgh's new Makar sharing the music and magic of his poetry. Please book in advance as spaces are limited.
8 Oct 7.30	Scottish Poetry Library, Edinburgh

Poetry Doubles - Paul Durcan and Doug Curran
Date	Location
Annual series of poetry readings and workshops in Dumfries and Galloway, featuring international and local poets. Tonight its the turn of Paul Durcan and Doug Curran.
13 Oct 7.00	Robert Burns Centre Film Theatre, Dumfries

Poetry Translation Centre World Poets' Tour
Date	Location
The only 2008 reading from the World Poets' Tour in Scotland features Kajal Ahmed (from Kurdistan with new English translations by Mimi Khalvati), and Al Saddiq Al Raddi (from Sudan with translations by Sarah Maguire).
30 Oct 7.30	Scottish Poetry Library, Edinburgh

Reading Group: Nothing but The Poem
Date	Location
Removing the pressures of review, criticism and hype, and without relying on background knowledge, this gentle reading group led by Julie Johnstone focuses on the reader's response to the text. For booking and more details please phone or email reception@spl.org.uk
21 Oct, 27 Oct, 18 Nov, 24 Nov, 16 Dec 6.30	Scottish Poetry Library, Edinburgh

Reading Group: Round Table
Date	Location
An informal poetry reading group that encourages lively debate and offers members the chance to choose the poems. For booking and more details please phone or email reception@spl.org.uk
20 Oct, 17 Nov, 15 Dec 6.00–8.00	Scottish Poetry Library, Edinburgh

Two Minutes Pandemonium
Date	Location
Podcasts, songs and other recordings bring poetry to the airwaves inside the library for an afternoon.
18 Oct 1.00–6.00	Scottish Poetry Library, Edinburgh

The Wolf and The Howler
Date	Location
A night of 'poetry and poets who play music' from poetry magazine 'The Wolf' featuring Christopher Twigg, Niall McDevitt, JL Williams, Lee Scrivner and host James Byrne.
28 Oct 8.00	CCA, Glasgow

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