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The Bakehouse, 42-44 High Street, Gatehouse of Fleet
Date Event
8 Nov
7.30		 Launch of Markings 27 with Hugh McMillan Established poet Hugh McMillan will entertain at the launch of nationally established magazine Markings 27.
Blackwells, 53-59 South Bridge, Edinburgh
Date Event
9 Oct
6.30		 National Poetry Day Some of the illustrious poets included in '100 Favourite Scottish Love Poems' read their meditations on that most fickle of emotions while the…
CCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow
Date Event
28 Oct
8.00		 The Wolf and The Howler A night of 'poetry and poets who play music' from poetry magazine 'The Wolf' featuring Christopher Twigg, Niall McDevitt, JL Williams, Lee Scrivner…
Glasgow City Centre, Glasgow
Date Event
12 Oct
2.30		 Hidden City 4 Mystery tour into the hidden nooks and crannies of Glasgow, including performance and readings from eight of the country's leading poets. Meet at…
National Library of Scotland, George IV Bridge, Edinburgh
Date Event
15 Oct
7.00		 Close Encounters: John Burnside Poet and novelist John Burnside gets up close and personal with poems in this joint event with the National Library of Scotland.
Robert Burns Centre Film Theatre, Mill Road, Dumfries
Date Event
13 Oct
7.00		 Poetry Doubles - Paul Durcan and Doug Curran Annual series of poetry readings and workshops in Dumfries and Galloway, featuring international and local poets. Tonight its the turn of Paul…
Scottish Poetry Library, 5 Crichton's Close Canongate, Edinburgh
Date Event
7 Oct
6.30–8.00		 Just a Look at . . . Edwin Morgan Ken Cockburn, Project Coordinator of the newly acquired Edwin Morgan Archive at the SPL sifts through the contents in three sessions. Please book in…
8 Oct
7.30		 Poetry Association of Scotland: Ron Butlin 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.
10 Oct
7.30		 David Malouf: Selected Works Australian writer David Malouf talks about his favourite poems in conversation with Robyn Marsack. Booking required.
18 Oct
1.00–6.00		 Two Minutes Pandemonium Podcasts, songs and other recordings bring poetry to the airwaves inside the library for an afternoon.
20 Oct
6.00–8.00		 Reading Group: Round Table An informal poetry reading group that encourages lively debate and offers members the chance to choose the poems. For booking and more details…
21 Oct, 27 Oct
6.30		 Reading Group: Nothing but The Poem Removing the pressures of review, criticism and hype, and without relying on background knowledge, this gentle reading group led by Julie Johnstone…
30 Oct
7.30		 Poetry Translation Centre World Poets' Tour The only 2008 reading from the World Poets' Tour in Scotland features Kajal Ahmed (from Kurdistan with new English translations by Mimi Khalvati)…
17 Nov
6.00–8.00		 Reading Group: Round Table An informal poetry reading group that encourages lively debate and offers members the chance to choose the poems. For booking and more details…
18 Nov, 24 Nov
6.30		 Reading Group: Nothing but The Poem Removing the pressures of review, criticism and hype, and without relying on background knowledge, this gentle reading group led by Julie Johnstone…
15 Dec
6.00–8.00		 Reading Group: Round Table An informal poetry reading group that encourages lively debate and offers members the chance to choose the poems. For booking and more details…
16 Dec
6.30		 Reading Group: Nothing but The Poem Removing the pressures of review, criticism and hype, and without relying on background knowledge, this gentle reading group led by Julie Johnstone…
Scottish Storytelling Centre, 43-45 High Street, Edinburgh
Date Event
16 Oct
7.00		 Da Sang o da Barren Orange Tree Local poet Christie Wiliamson recites Lorca's Spanish poems in Shetlandic Scots accompanied by guitarist Galo Ceron. 'Part of the Hispanic Festival'.
31 Oct
10.00		 The Guid Crack Club A special night of stories for Hallowe'en.
Tron Theatre, 63 Trongate, Glasgow
Date Event
30 Oct
8.00		 Licence Pending Poetry with a queer cabaret edge featuring ukulele-shaker Eilidh Macaskill, Rachel Jury, Ms Leggy Pee and hosted by Margot Embargo. 'Part of Glasgay!'
Various venues across Scotland
Date Event
9 Oct
(Times vary)		 National Poetry Day 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.
The Watermill, Mill Street, Aberfeldy
Date Event
5 Nov
7.30		 Alexander McCall Smith The hugely successful Scottish author and creator of the popular 'Ladies No1 Detective Agency' series, Alexander McCall Smith will be reading from…
Wellgate Centre, Wellgate, Dundee
Date Event
7 Oct
7.00–8.30		 Demon Shoes 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…

Found 23 events at 12 places.
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