Yesterday was very busy! Busy putting up my exhibition - first ever solo exhibition! - in the beautiful temporary exhibition room at John Muir's Birthplace here in Dunbar. Big shout-out to Jo from the council’s museums service who is the living embodiment of capability and calmness 💗

I’m so excited to be holding a small solo exhibition here in Dunbar in May. If you’re in the neighbourhood, do pop in to check it out. In the meantime, I’d better finish off the work I’m going to exhibit!! #art #poetry #exhibition

The Scottish Government choosing to scrap its 2030 climate targets would be the worst environmental decision in the history of the Scottish Parliament.

The climate crisis demands urgent action now - not broken promises.

2024 - The Story so far..

“A Little Black Book of Short Poems” – Various Artists (Print Edition)
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Congratulations to the shortlisted poets! An amazing list, the winner’s going to be awesome.
(I’m sad not to be there, but on the plus side I now have a handful of poems and paintings looking for a home, if anyone knows a friendly publisher open for subs?!)

VERY happy to have made this longlist!

Proud of our boy and his friends!

Poetry friends (particularly Hedgehog Poetry ) do give this a listen! Stunning music from Wilderthorn accompanied by various poets reading their February poems. Mine are first and last, including Half Light from “Broken Things and other tales” youtube.com/live/DbdrmYTsr…

The link to our Airbnb site is in the Linktree in our bio - & we have availability in February! The proceeds from Airbnb rentals supports the ongoing work of the charity, which means you can feel really good about booking yourself a break 🙌
#airbnb #scottishcharity #highlands

My Wee Fishy….which contains poems all about birds! Get a download via fab Hedgehog Poetry (and if you would like a printed copy I still have some looking for a home. Costs a fiver and I’m donating 20% to my local food poverty charity Dunbar Foodshare - DM me)

I have loved this Mary Oliver piece for a long time. Worth savouring.

A special newsletter about how you can support us even while you're at work! Turn work into play! createsend.com/t/d-B1EA6B7D42…

Quick! A rare opportunity to book Ardvullin as a holiday rental over Christmas/New Year has just come up due to a cancellation! Perfect for a large family gathering or a group of friends, check out our Airbnb link in Linktree for details of prices and all availability.
#airbnb

What a setting yesterday for the launch of Issue III of TheStormsJournal

a medieval sanctuary
a sanctum for artists
& a shelter for the prehistoric 🦖

Thank you to all those contributors who shared (in and out of costume) and those who came to enjoy

It was indeed joyous 🤍

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“London??!”

CALL OUT

We’ve extended the deadline for oaur open call for ideas from South Asian artists for new theatrical productions. We have also added a FAQ to help with the submission process.

Deadline: Sep 26th 10am

MORE INFO AND HOW TO APPLY
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Cheering on awesome Damien!

Summer Anywhere Events ! 11-19th SEPTEMBER in Strichen, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Prestonpans, Scarborough & Leith all FREE some eventbrite ticketed

We're very quiet today - we've not sold a book yet! We've refreshed the picturebook shelves though - don't they look pretty?

Anyway, anyone for a book? Online orders will get a free bar of chocolate today (while stocks last, vegan and gluten free)

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