Poetry Angus Reid talks about his poem, Call for a Constitution, which sets out five values that he believes a country should have. The poem was put onto walls up and down Scotland, allowing people to think about the values themselves. … Angus Reid : Call For a Constitution
Poetry Recently celebrating his 75th birthday, Roger McGough is one of Britain’s most prolific and best loved poets. Known for his witty, humourous and often poignant poems, Roger has amassed an astonishing amount of creative work over the last few decades. … Roger McGough : As Far As I Know
Poetry Stepping in at the last minute to Neu!Reekie! Edinburgh based poet Kevin Cadwallender delivers a poem and talks about being commissioned by the Co-op. Neu! Reekie! #24 : Kevin Cadwallender
Poetry John Hegley composes and sings an impromptu fado between acts at Neu!Reekie!. The second of regular nights of avant-garde poetry, music and film at Summerhall the 26th October featured poet, writer and critic Douglas Dunn, folkie Fifer James Yorkston and … Neu! Reekie! #24 : John Hegley
Poetry Lauren Pope interviews Scottish poet and writer Liz Niven at the 2006 Edinburgh International Book Festival, about the influence Scottish heritage has on her work. Liz Niven is one of Scotland’s most popular poetry facilitators. She is a poet writing … Liz Niven : In Conversation
Poetry Yorkshire poet Tim Turnbull has been writing since the early nineties. Whilst studying at university, he became a regular on the London performance scene. Much of his work has been published in magazines over the years, and Turnbull has been … Tim Turnbull : Poetry Performance
Poetry The poet Don Paterson has recently spoken out against Scotland’s main arts funding body, Creative Scotland. In an article due to be published in Unstated: Writers on Scottish Independence, Paterson questions the funding body’s policies and role within Scottish arts … Don Paterson : Landing Light
