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Scottish indie | Read our authors Ceitidh Chaimbeul | Luca Serra | Ewan Morrison | James Flowerdew | Marcas Mac an Tuairneir | Mohammed Moussa | Charlie Roy | Stewart Home | John Herdman | Lesley Storm | … among others
November 24, 2025 at 12:32 PM
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My book Re-Enter The Dragon - about Brucesploitation flicks - may be the most controversial book ever written about martial arts movies. You can buy a copy here & from many other online platforms: www.alibris.co.uk/booksearch?m...
November 23, 2025 at 10:59 AM
My book Re-Enter The Dragon - about Brucesploitation flicks - may be the most controversial book ever written about martial arts movies. You can buy a copy here & from many other online platforms: www.alibris.co.uk/booksearch?m...
Writers Gathering today in Glasgow, what a great group, talented, good natured, intelligent and a lot of fun ✨
November 22, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Writers Gathering today in Glasgow, what a great group, talented, good natured, intelligent and a lot of fun ✨
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Vaccination must reclaim its original purpose: protecting health. It should be seen not as an act of loyalty to any political agenda but as a necessary precaution essential for the survival of both individuals & society as a whole. theins.ru/en/society/2...
Virusocracy: How anti-vax became a political platform
The United States and Europe are facing a rise in cases of measles, a disease long considered eradicated. These are the first visible consequences of a rapidly spreading anti-vaccine trend that has be...
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November 22, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Vaccination must reclaim its original purpose: protecting health. It should be seen not as an act of loyalty to any political agenda but as a necessary precaution essential for the survival of both individuals & society as a whole. theins.ru/en/society/2...
Joy to the world! People are amazing.
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wuthering heights by Kate bush ☁️ #cover #katebush
YouTube video by James the Seventh
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November 21, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Joy to the world! People are amazing.
www.youtube.com/shorts/U7iP1...
www.youtube.com/shorts/U7iP1...
HIGH ALERT 🚨⚠️🚨⚡🚨 HIGH ALERT 🚨⚠️🚨⚡🚨 The Ken Russell film of the Two Roberts is on the BBC site!!!
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p...
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Scottish Painters by Ken Russell, BBC Arts - BBC Arts
Allan McClelland narrates this 1959 film from the Monitor series
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November 21, 2025 at 2:36 PM
HIGH ALERT 🚨⚠️🚨⚡🚨 HIGH ALERT 🚨⚠️🚨⚡🚨 The Ken Russell film of the Two Roberts is on the BBC site!!!
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p...
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p...
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Saturday, Boycott Reebok Global Day of Action. Reebok is the main sponsor of the Israel Football Association (IFA), which includes teams in Israel’s illegal settlements on occupied Palestinian land, and is thereby complicit in apartheid Israel's genocidal crimes against Palestinians #BoycottReebok
November 21, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Saturday, Boycott Reebok Global Day of Action. Reebok is the main sponsor of the Israel Football Association (IFA), which includes teams in Israel’s illegal settlements on occupied Palestinian land, and is thereby complicit in apartheid Israel's genocidal crimes against Palestinians #BoycottReebok
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We release UNBOUNDABLE: BDS MIXTAPE VOL. 3 today as we mark 20 years since the Palestinian call for BDS went global;
as Gaza’s people continue to endure genocidal siege, bombs, famine, and fire;
and as repression of Palestine solidarity rapidly escalates.
www.amplifypalestine.org/bds-mixtape-...
as Gaza’s people continue to endure genocidal siege, bombs, famine, and fire;
and as repression of Palestine solidarity rapidly escalates.
www.amplifypalestine.org/bds-mixtape-...
July 9, 2025 at 6:06 PM
We release UNBOUNDABLE: BDS MIXTAPE VOL. 3 today as we mark 20 years since the Palestinian call for BDS went global;
as Gaza’s people continue to endure genocidal siege, bombs, famine, and fire;
and as repression of Palestine solidarity rapidly escalates.
www.amplifypalestine.org/bds-mixtape-...
as Gaza’s people continue to endure genocidal siege, bombs, famine, and fire;
and as repression of Palestine solidarity rapidly escalates.
www.amplifypalestine.org/bds-mixtape-...
Cover art by Somhairle Gobhanach and Cavan Convery
Dàn nam Ban by Ceitidh Chambeuil
29 Jan 26
Dàn nam Ban by Ceitidh Chambeuil
29 Jan 26
November 21, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Cover art by Somhairle Gobhanach and Cavan Convery
Dàn nam Ban by Ceitidh Chambeuil
29 Jan 26
Dàn nam Ban by Ceitidh Chambeuil
29 Jan 26
Tis Book Week Scotland although to be fair, if you work in publishing every week is book week, and every hour is book hour. Here though is our first Book Week Scotland post ✨
November 20, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Tis Book Week Scotland although to be fair, if you work in publishing every week is book week, and every hour is book hour. Here though is our first Book Week Scotland post ✨
Here is a great interview with Heather Parry I can recommend to you, well written and to the point, by our intern Petrina. She writes well! Thank you to Heather too, for doing the interview.
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Author Interview: In conversation with Heather Parry
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November 20, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Here is a great interview with Heather Parry I can recommend to you, well written and to the point, by our intern Petrina. She writes well! Thank you to Heather too, for doing the interview.
thestudentnews.co.uk/2025/10/15/a...
thestudentnews.co.uk/2025/10/15/a...
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Ultraprocessed foods are the product of a food economy driven by corporate profit, not nutrition or sustainability - & political lobbying is the largest barrier to implementing effective policies to tackle the rise of UPFs. www.thejournal.ie/ultra-proces...
November 19, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Ultraprocessed foods are the product of a food economy driven by corporate profit, not nutrition or sustainability - & political lobbying is the largest barrier to implementing effective policies to tackle the rise of UPFs. www.thejournal.ie/ultra-proces...
Been reading this it’s good
November 19, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Been reading this it’s good
We are honoured to be publishing the new collection from Mohammed Moussa founder of Gaza Poets
A collection of poetry written in and of grief and suffering, these are some of Moe's poems written since the current genocidal action began from Israel and its enablers, funders and supporters.
A collection of poetry written in and of grief and suffering, these are some of Moe's poems written since the current genocidal action began from Israel and its enablers, funders and supporters.
October 31, 2025 at 1:01 PM
We are honoured to be publishing the new collection from Mohammed Moussa founder of Gaza Poets
A collection of poetry written in and of grief and suffering, these are some of Moe's poems written since the current genocidal action began from Israel and its enablers, funders and supporters.
A collection of poetry written in and of grief and suffering, these are some of Moe's poems written since the current genocidal action began from Israel and its enablers, funders and supporters.
The inaugural edition of Gaza Verse, a powerful new periodical publication that stands for literary and artistic resistance.
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October 28, 2025 at 1:02 PM
The inaugural edition of Gaza Verse, a powerful new periodical publication that stands for literary and artistic resistance.
buymeacoffee.com/gazapoets/ga...
buymeacoffee.com/gazapoets/ga...
We’ve returned to our good old trusty TikTok account where you can find our uploads —- well researched and fact checked publishing documentaries ✨
October 27, 2025 at 8:39 PM
We’ve returned to our good old trusty TikTok account where you can find our uploads —- well researched and fact checked publishing documentaries ✨
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🎙️NEW SPL PODCAST: Isabelle Baafi
Our resident Nothing But The Poem host, @samueltongue.bsky.social leads an immersive analysis of 2 poems from Forward Prize winning poet Isabelle Baafi's debut collection Chaotic Good.
www.scottishpoetrylibrary.org.uk/podcast/noth...
Our resident Nothing But The Poem host, @samueltongue.bsky.social leads an immersive analysis of 2 poems from Forward Prize winning poet Isabelle Baafi's debut collection Chaotic Good.
www.scottishpoetrylibrary.org.uk/podcast/noth...
Nothing But The Poem - Isabelle Baafi
Immersive analysis of 2 poems from Forward Prize winning poet Isabelle Baafi's debut collection Chaotic Good
www.scottishpoetrylibrary.org.uk
October 27, 2025 at 12:57 PM
🎙️NEW SPL PODCAST: Isabelle Baafi
Our resident Nothing But The Poem host, @samueltongue.bsky.social leads an immersive analysis of 2 poems from Forward Prize winning poet Isabelle Baafi's debut collection Chaotic Good.
www.scottishpoetrylibrary.org.uk/podcast/noth...
Our resident Nothing But The Poem host, @samueltongue.bsky.social leads an immersive analysis of 2 poems from Forward Prize winning poet Isabelle Baafi's debut collection Chaotic Good.
www.scottishpoetrylibrary.org.uk/podcast/noth...
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Glad to share here the livestream of the event I recently took part in at Lighthouse Books.
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#Gaelic #Gàidhlig #Cymraeg #Welsh #Poetry #ScotLit #ScottishPoetry #WelshPoetry #LighthouseBooks
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#Gaelic #Gàidhlig #Cymraeg #Welsh #Poetry #ScotLit #ScottishPoetry #WelshPoetry #LighthouseBooks
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Lighthouse | Poetry / Translation: Menna Elfyn’s Parch & more
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October 26, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Glad to share here the livestream of the event I recently took part in at Lighthouse Books.
lighthousebookshop.com/events/poetr...
#Gaelic #Gàidhlig #Cymraeg #Welsh #Poetry #ScotLit #ScottishPoetry #WelshPoetry #LighthouseBooks
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#Gaelic #Gàidhlig #Cymraeg #Welsh #Poetry #ScotLit #ScottishPoetry #WelshPoetry #LighthouseBooks
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Pentlands Book Festival
6 Nov–3 Dec
The programme for the 2025 Pentlands Book Festival is now online!
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6 Nov–3 Dec
The programme for the 2025 Pentlands Book Festival is now online!
pentlandsbookfestival.org
Pentlands Book Festival: 6 Nov - 3 Dec 2025
Running annually since 2015
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October 21, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Pentlands Book Festival
6 Nov–3 Dec
The programme for the 2025 Pentlands Book Festival is now online!
pentlandsbookfestival.org
6 Nov–3 Dec
The programme for the 2025 Pentlands Book Festival is now online!
pentlandsbookfestival.org
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🎙️ SHORE POETS
Date: Thur 23 Oct
Time: 7-9pm
Venue: Waverley Bar, Edinburgh
🔥 Alan Gillis
🔥 Medha Singh
🔥 Dekoy
+ Open Mic (email in advance for places)
shorepoets.org.uk/2025/10/08/s...
Date: Thur 23 Oct
Time: 7-9pm
Venue: Waverley Bar, Edinburgh
🔥 Alan Gillis
🔥 Medha Singh
🔥 Dekoy
+ Open Mic (email in advance for places)
shorepoets.org.uk/2025/10/08/s...
Shore Poets October 2025: Alan Gillis, Medha Singh, Open Mic + Dekoy
For our October event, we’re delighted to present readings from new collections by Edinburgh-based poets Alan Gillis and Medha Singh. And since, like our season opener, this event is taking p…
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October 22, 2025 at 11:27 AM
🎙️ SHORE POETS
Date: Thur 23 Oct
Time: 7-9pm
Venue: Waverley Bar, Edinburgh
🔥 Alan Gillis
🔥 Medha Singh
🔥 Dekoy
+ Open Mic (email in advance for places)
shorepoets.org.uk/2025/10/08/s...
Date: Thur 23 Oct
Time: 7-9pm
Venue: Waverley Bar, Edinburgh
🔥 Alan Gillis
🔥 Medha Singh
🔥 Dekoy
+ Open Mic (email in advance for places)
shorepoets.org.uk/2025/10/08/s...
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Calum Colvin on Burnsiana
5 Nov, Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, Alloway
Free (booking essential)
Calum Colvin discusses BURNSIANA, a project involving a series of works, exhibitions & books born from an appreciation of the poetry, life & times of Robert Burns
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/highlight-...
5 Nov, Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, Alloway
Free (booking essential)
Calum Colvin discusses BURNSIANA, a project involving a series of works, exhibitions & books born from an appreciation of the poetry, life & times of Robert Burns
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/highlight-...
Highlight Talk - Calum Colvin OBE on Burnsiana
Free Highlight Talk in the Robertson Room at the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, Alloway.
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October 22, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Calum Colvin on Burnsiana
5 Nov, Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, Alloway
Free (booking essential)
Calum Colvin discusses BURNSIANA, a project involving a series of works, exhibitions & books born from an appreciation of the poetry, life & times of Robert Burns
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/highlight-...
5 Nov, Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, Alloway
Free (booking essential)
Calum Colvin discusses BURNSIANA, a project involving a series of works, exhibitions & books born from an appreciation of the poetry, life & times of Robert Burns
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/highlight-...
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An annual event celebrating George Michael's (sexual liberation) legacy on Hampstead Heath may no longer go ahead as the City of London Corporation seeks an injunction against the organisers. www.mylondon.news/whats-on/wha...
Annual George Michael event on Hampstead Heath could be banned
This Is My Culture has been held on the Heath annually since 2017, with the event organised as a celebration of George Michael's legacy following his death
www.mylondon.news
October 17, 2025 at 8:30 PM
An annual event celebrating George Michael's (sexual liberation) legacy on Hampstead Heath may no longer go ahead as the City of London Corporation seeks an injunction against the organisers. www.mylondon.news/whats-on/wha...
Cluinn seo! thigibh agus èistibh! Cluinn seo! thigibh agus èistibh!
TIS COVER REVEAL FRIDAY TIS COVER REVEAL FRIDAY
TIS COVER REVEAL FRIDAY TIS COVER REVEAL FRIDAY
October 17, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Cluinn seo! thigibh agus èistibh! Cluinn seo! thigibh agus èistibh!
TIS COVER REVEAL FRIDAY TIS COVER REVEAL FRIDAY
TIS COVER REVEAL FRIDAY TIS COVER REVEAL FRIDAY
Tis Cover Reveal Friday! Tis Cover Reveal Friday!
One of our first releases of 2026 is Dàn nam Ban by Ceitidh Chaimbeul and the cover is the work of Somhairle Gobhanach and Cavan Convery.
Our preferred retailer for pre-orders is
@waterstones.bsky.social
>> www.waterstones.com/book/d-n-nam...
One of our first releases of 2026 is Dàn nam Ban by Ceitidh Chaimbeul and the cover is the work of Somhairle Gobhanach and Cavan Convery.
Our preferred retailer for pre-orders is
@waterstones.bsky.social
>> www.waterstones.com/book/d-n-nam...
October 17, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Tis Cover Reveal Friday! Tis Cover Reveal Friday!
One of our first releases of 2026 is Dàn nam Ban by Ceitidh Chaimbeul and the cover is the work of Somhairle Gobhanach and Cavan Convery.
Our preferred retailer for pre-orders is
@waterstones.bsky.social
>> www.waterstones.com/book/d-n-nam...
One of our first releases of 2026 is Dàn nam Ban by Ceitidh Chaimbeul and the cover is the work of Somhairle Gobhanach and Cavan Convery.
Our preferred retailer for pre-orders is
@waterstones.bsky.social
>> www.waterstones.com/book/d-n-nam...
Tis Cover Reveal Friday! Tis Cover Reveal Friday!
This super vibrant new book cover for one of our first releases of 2026 is the work of Somhairle Gobhanach and Cavan Convery.
Our preferred retailer for pre-orders is @waterstones.bsky.social
>> www.waterstones.com/book/d-n-nam...
This super vibrant new book cover for one of our first releases of 2026 is the work of Somhairle Gobhanach and Cavan Convery.
Our preferred retailer for pre-orders is @waterstones.bsky.social
>> www.waterstones.com/book/d-n-nam...
October 17, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Tis Cover Reveal Friday! Tis Cover Reveal Friday!
This super vibrant new book cover for one of our first releases of 2026 is the work of Somhairle Gobhanach and Cavan Convery.
Our preferred retailer for pre-orders is @waterstones.bsky.social
>> www.waterstones.com/book/d-n-nam...
This super vibrant new book cover for one of our first releases of 2026 is the work of Somhairle Gobhanach and Cavan Convery.
Our preferred retailer for pre-orders is @waterstones.bsky.social
>> www.waterstones.com/book/d-n-nam...