We are lucky to have a brilliant selection of workshops at the festival this year, facilitated by some incredibly creative poets. As ever, all the workshops are FREE to attend and you an book a place via Eventbrite. Get ready to be inspired! Links here: Scots for newbies and fearties Tickets, Thursday 3 September • 2 PM - 3:30 PM | Eventbrite Ekphrastic Writing Tickets, Friday, September 4 • 9 AM - 10:30 AM | Eventbrite This is Just to Say Tickets, Saturday, September 5

Wee Gaitherin supporters have again generously donated to our Crowdfunded appeal, in memory of poet Sheila Templeton. The bursary aims to recognise young, talented poets, and financially support them to participate and perform at the festival. A huge thanks to everyone who contributed. This year we are able to award one bursary, and we're delighted to announce that it will be provided to Glasgow based poet, Spencer Mason. Spencer Mason reading 'Sonnet to a Tinderbox' Here's a