Alan Spence: Edinburgh Makar

Scottish Poetry Library Podcast by Scottish Poetry Library

Dec 20, 201929:47Arts

In June 2019, poet, playwright and novelist Alan Spence performed at the Library to mark his first year as the Makar or Poet Laureate of Edinburgh. We recorded the event and present it to you now. During the performance...

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