It has been remarked that they are an unlikely duo. Born in Aberdeenshire (St Cyrus), and raised and schooled in Angus, with half his working life spent in the Scottish Borders, Hector has a vast background in folk music, including festival and club organiser, writer and … [Read more...]
Liz Lochhead and Steve Kettley
“Ranging from the bittersweet to the rude and raunchy, Liz Lochhead, Scotland's former national poet and recent recipient of the Queen's Gold Medal for Poetry weaves a spellbinding and beguiling show, mixing poems and monologues and accompanied by the witty, soulful saxophone of … [Read more...]
Don Paterson Situation
One of the UK’s leading poets, Don Paterson, is also a guitarist. He played with the jazz-folk ensemble ‘Lammas’ and is now back playing music at the highest level with Scotland’s most talented jazz musicians: pianist Steve Hamilton and saxophonist Tim Garland. Born in Dundee … [Read more...]
“Eye Write!” Creative Writing Workshop
“Would like to write, but are short on inspiration? Selkirk FC poet-in-residence Thomas Clark and Eildon Tree editor Sara Clark are on hand to help you stretch your imagination in this practical and lively workshop. Suitable for all ages and abilities, from published poet to … [Read more...]