Scottish Poetry Library
Canongate
- Opening times: Tue–Fri 10am–5pm (Thu until 8pm); Sat 10am–4pm
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Established in 1984 and now occupying a building designed by architect Malcolm Fraser, the Scottish Poetry Library is a glorious resource for readers and writers. The collection of writing, tape and video focuses mainly on contemporary poetry written in Scotland, in Scots, Gaelic and English, but it also features historic Scottish poetry and contemporary works from almost every part of the world. Among its highlights is the extensive Edwin Morgan Archive, a treasure trove of the Glasgow poet's work. As well as general reading and study sections, the library has facilities for listening and performing, and special children's and members' areas. It hosts occasional poetry readings and workshops, and gets involved in poetry events and promotional activities elsewhere in Scotland. It supplies the Poem of the Week for the Scotsman newspaper, and Poem of the Month for the Scottish Arts Council website.
Events at Scottish Poetry Library (5 Crichton's Close, Canongate, Edinburgh)
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| Gaelic chanteuse Joy Dunlop teams up with fiddle/harp duo Twelfth Day to explore the lives and loves of Scottish women, drawing from a variety of Gaelic and English poetry. View full details |
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| Scottish Poetry Library | 24 Mar 1.30pm | 0131 557 2876 £8 (£6) |
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| A five-week course led by the SPL's Reader in Residence Ryan van Winkle, based on a piece of advice given to him by his own tutor. Creative writing tasks will be set each week, but the format will be loose, with scope for lots of discussion and feedback. View full details |
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| Scottish Poetry Library | 23 Feb–5 Apr Thu 6–8pm | 0131 557 2876 £57 (Seniors £45; Other Concessions £34) |
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| Monthly workshop-type poetry session aiming to encourage and develop writing skills. Beginners and more experienced writers are equally welcome. You can attend any session as a taster, and if you like it, join up for the year (membership £10 (£5)). View full details |
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| Scottish Poetry Library |
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