Poetic Politics

Culture and the 2014 Scottish Independence Referendum

Congratulations to Pippa Little! (Best Scottish Poems 2016)

We’re delighted to share that one of the poems from Aiblins, Pippa Little’s ‘For Refuge,’ has been included in the Scottish Poetry Library’s Best Scottish Poems of 2016 list! We … Continue reading

April 3, 2017 · 1 Comment

Happy Burns Night!

Never let it be said that Scotland doesn’t celebrate its poets. How many countries around the world centre a whole national day around a writer? Burns is unique in the … Continue reading

January 25, 2017 · 2 Comments

‘Solidarity’ in The Scotsman

Thanks to the Scottish Poetry Library, Aiblins features in the magazine section in the 14 January edition of The Scotsman. William Bonar’s ‘Solidarity’ was published in Saturday’s paper to showcase some of the exciting … Continue reading

January 16, 2017 · Leave a comment

‘Sweet Science’ by Ross Wilson

Happy New Year everyone! In honour of 2017, we’ve posted a brand new video of one of our poets, Ross Wilson, reading his contribution to Aiblins, ‘The Sweet Science’. Enjoy!

January 10, 2017 · Leave a comment

Stuck for gifts this year? We have an idea…

Your festive editors here reminding you that there aren’t many sleeps left until Christmas! If you want to buy your loved ones a thought-provoking, entertaining, and inexpensive gift this year, Aiblins: … Continue reading

December 13, 2016 · Leave a comment

‘Aiblins’ available now in Waterstones and Blackwells

Thank you to everyone who made it to our three wonderful launches in Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Aberdeen! If you’re worried that you missed out, never fear. In addition to various … Continue reading

November 26, 2016 · 1 Comment

Aberdeen Launch – 21 November 2016

Location: The Underdog, Union St, Aberdeen Time: 7pm – 9pm On Mon, 21 Nov., the Underdog (Union St) will host the Aberdeen launch of Aiblins: New Scottish Political Poetry (Luath … Continue reading

November 19, 2016 · Leave a comment

Glasgow Launch tomorrow night!

Thank you to everyone who made our Edinburgh launch such a wonderful evening! We are now pleased to release details of the Glasgow Launch of Aiblins: New Scottish Political Poetry. On … Continue reading

November 14, 2016 · Leave a comment

Purchase a copy of Aiblins

Places to buy Aiblins online Copies of Aiblins: New Scottish Political Poetry are now to buy available online. Click here to purchase from Luath Press. Click here to purchase from Book Depository – this … Continue reading

November 1, 2016 · Leave a comment

‘Friday the Nineteenth’ by Katy Ewing

To celebrate the final manuscript going off to the presses, we’re releasing another one of our wonderful poets, Katy Ewing, reading her poem from the collection, ‘Friday the Nineteenth’. You … Continue reading

October 12, 2016 · Leave a comment