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Edinburgh Futures Institute, EdinburghSunday 16. August 2026 6pmFrom £5
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Now in his second year as Makar, Peter Mackay brings together contemporary poets working in Scotland who showcase the range of languages being spoken and writte…

Now in his second year as Makar, Peter Mackay brings together contemporary poets working in Scotland who showcase the range of languages being spoken and written across the country.

From English, Catalan, Orcadian, Scots and Gaelic, to Tamil, Arabic, Persian, and Kutchi (and beyond!), this special event will weave together a tapestry of multi-language poetry, featuring performances from: Helena Fornells Nadal, Harry Josephine Giles, Marjorie Lotfi, Robbie Macleòid, Q Mannivanan, and Alycia Pirmohamed.

Edinburgh Futures Institute

1 Lauriston Place, EH3 9EF Edinburgh

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