First Gaelic poet appointed Scotland's Makar
The first Gaelic poet has been appointed as Scotland's Makar. Lewis-born Peter Mackay says he is keen to use his new role as ...
A novel exploration of the shared Gaelic heritage of Ireland and Scotland
Angeline, your new novel, The Secret Diary of Stephanie Agnew, explores Ulster Scots and Gaelic identity. Tell us more.
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New artwork to celebrate Gaelic protest poet
A new artwork is to be commissioned to celebrate a Gaelic poet whose poems highlighted the impact on rural communities of the Highland Clearances and Crofters' War. Màiri Mhòr nan Oran - Great ...
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Celtic Congress : Poem
One of a number of recordings made at ‘The Celtic Congress’ 1949. Poem read by Sorley MacLean, Scottish Gaelic poet. The Celtic Congress, an annual meeting of delegates from the six Celtic ...
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Gaelic expert ‘can’t wait’ to start Makar role as Scotland’s national poet
An expert in Scottish Gaelic literature says he “can’t wait” to take on his newly-appointed role as Scotland’s national poet ...
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Poet and author Dr Peter Mackay appointed Scotland’s next Makar
Dr Peter Mackay has been appointed Scotland’s national poet. He was appointed by First Minister John Swinney on the ...
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Poetry
Nizami Ganjavi. Audio, 52 minutesIn Our Time Nizami Ganjavi Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the great 12th-century Persian epic romantic poet. First Gaelic poet appointed Scotland's Makar.