Gerda Stevenson

Elon Musk needs to be stopped. After he fanned the flames of racial division in the UK last summer, I warned that he was one of the most dangerous men on the planet. Armed with billions and driven by hatred, it is time we confront Musk's hateful rhetoric, not pander to it.

Delighted to have been interviewed on BBC Radio Scotland by the excellent Len Pennie about 'PAPER PORTRAITS', the film I've written and directed for the Penicuik Community Arts Association. Penicuik was once among the biggest paper making towns in the UK. bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0…

Just off over the border to present TONIGHT in Berwick-upon-Tweed, with the fabulous Freeland Barbour, our show about the great song-writer Lady Nairne: eventbrite.co.uk/e/freeland-bar…

Our Scots Teacher Professional Learning Programme has been nominated for the 2024 Scots Language Award under 'Educational Project o the Year' category! Cast your vote by 8 Sept and find out more about our nomination here 👉ow.ly/whzC50T9V4Z @EducationScot @handsupfortrad

Friday, 30th August, 7.30pm, South Leith Parish Church, Edinburgh, EH6 6AZ. Delighted and honoured that my poem for ESTHER INGLIS, (from my collection QUINES: Poems in Tribute to Women of Scotland, Luath Press), has been given a song setting by composer Sheena Phillips.

Aonghas MacNeacail's posthumously published book of English poems, BEYOND, at the Nairn Book & Arts Festival, 11am, Saturday 7th September. "Aonghas MacNeacail - A huge presence in our culture - a necessary one." Kathleen Jamie. nairnfestival.co.uk/whats-on/gerda…

Please, all artists, and those who value the arts - everyone who's reading this, I hope! - sign and share this petition. campaignforthearts.org/petitions/scot…

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Thursday, 15tgh August, 10.45-11.45am, Edinburgh International BOOK Festival. I'll be celebrating Aonghas MacNeacail, and his new posthumously published English poetry collection, 'beyond', with Colin Bramwell and Cathy MacDonald. edbookfest.co.uk/the-festival/w…

Thursday, 15th August, 10.45-11.45am, EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL BOOK FESTIVAL. I'll be celebrating Aonghas MacNeacail, and his new posthumously published English collection 'beyond', with Colin Bramwell and Cathy MacDonald. edbookfest.co.uk/the-festival/w…

Nigel farage wants you to think that Britain has an immigration problem. It doesn't. Britain had a problem with millionaires hoarding wealth, egged on by politicians and the press. Britain has a problem with racism. Britain has a @Nigel_Farage problem. RT if you agree.

A wee reminder! Thursday 8th August, 12 noon, St Columba's by the Castle, 14 Johnston Terrace, Edinburgh, EH1 2PW: tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/scotl…

Thursday 8th August, 12 noon, St Columba's by the Castle: tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/scotl…

📚 SCOTLANDSFEST🎉 👤 @GerdaStevenson8 📖 Quines ⏰ 12 pm 📆 8 August buff.ly/4d3kKzO #EdinburghFringe #TheFringe #ScotlandsFest #BookEvent #EdinburghWhatsOn #FringeWhatsOn #PoetryLover #ScotsLanguage

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Aonghas MacNeacail was a giant of Scottish letters, best known for his Gaelic poetry. On 15 Aug, hear Colin Bramwell (@brambrella) and Gerda Stevenson (@GerdaStevenson8) chat about editing his posthumous collection, Beyond. Tickets: vist.ly/3fqzh

Thursday, 18 July 6-7pm Atkinson-Pryce Books, 27 High Street, Biggar, ML12 6DA. Tel: 01899 221225 Award-winning Gerda Stevenson, reads from her latest acclaimed poetry collection 'Tomorrow's Feast'. atkinson-pryce.co.uk/events