Pulp.net - March (Scottish) events

(For events in London and calls for submissions, please see Live Lit page)

Tue 1 March
Katherine Gray and AB Jackson Reading by acclaimed new Scottish and Welsh voices. Free glass of wine with entry. Dundee Rep Theatre, Tay Square, Dundee. Bookings: 01382 223530. 7.30pm, £4 / £2

Wed 2 March
Poetry Association of Scotland Hugh Macdiarmid Lecture: Ruth Padel ‘Resistant Words and Crooked Winding Ways: tradition and balance in poetry, now or ever?’ See Poetry Association of Scotland website for details. Scottish Poetry Library, 5 Crichton’s Close, Canongate. 7.30pm, free to PAS members, £3/£2 non-members

Thur 3 March
Big Word Performance Poetry Ash Dickinson teams up with Robin Cairns, Alisdair Findlay and Elspeth Murray for more laughs from verses. The Tron, 9 Hunter Square, Edinburgh. 9pm, £3 / £2

Poets and Painters: a celebration of WS Graham and his artist friends
Poets Diana Hendry and Hamish Whyte read from a selection of Graham’s works and from their own poetry. Dean Gallery, Belford Road, Edinburgh. 6pm, free

Friday 7 March
Piranha Poetry Jenny Lindsay joins MCs Gaz Death and Jonathan R Muirhead for more free-form poetry antics. Holyrood Tavern, 9 Holyrood Road, Edinburgh. 9pm, free

Tue 8 March
The School of Poets Workshop-type session for poets, both beginners and experienced, aiming to encourage and develop writing skills. Scottish Poetry Library, 5 Crichton’s Close Canongate, Edinburgh, EH8 8DT. 7.30pm, £10 / £5

Jacob Polley & Greta Stoddart Two poets with celebrated first collections, both compelling performers of their work. Free glass of wine with entry. Dundee Rep Theatre, Tay Square, Dundee. Bookings: 01382 223530. 7.30pm, £4 / £2

Tue 15 March
Mark Doty, ‘Selected Works’ Doty presents some of his favourite poems, in conversation with Robyn Marsack. Scottish Poetry Library, 5 Crichton’s Close, Canongate. 7.30pm, £3 / £2

Wed 16 March
Ian Thomson Scots artist Thomson discusses the 100th anniversary of the death of Jules Verne at the worldwide launch of ‘the Underground City’, Verne’s classic work set under Loch Katrine. Institut Francais d’Ecosse, 13 Randolph Crescent, Edinburgh, EH3 7TT. 6pm, free

Christopher Brookmyre An evening in the company of Christopher Brookmyre, one of Scotland’s most exciting crime writers. North Edinburgh Arts Centre, 15a Pennywell Court, Edinburgh EH4 4TZ. 7.30pm, £5 /£3.50 / £2.50

Liz Lochhead - Poetry Association of Scotland
Performance by one of Scotland’s best-loved and respected writers and performers. Scottish Poetry Library, 5 Crichton’s Close, Canongate. 7.30pm, £3 / £2 / free to PAS members

Thur 17 March
Big Work Performance Poetry Six top comedy poets compete for the best rhymes, hosted by Jem Rolls and Jenny Lindsay. The Tron, 9 Hunter Square High Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1QW. 9pm, £3 /£2

Finlandia Finnish poets Anni Sumari and Lauri Otonkoski, with translator David McDuff, launch a new anthology. Scottish Poetry Library, 5 Crichton’s Close, Canongate. 7.30pm, £3 / £2 / free to PAS members

17-20 March 2005
Stanza: Scotland’s Poetry Festival This year’s line-up includes Roger McGough, Michael Morpurgo, Neil Astley, Sheena Blackhall, Collette Bryce, David Constantine, Maura Dooley, Diana Hendry, WN Herbert, Paula Jennings, Eva Salzman, Tamar Yoseloff. Various venues, St Andrews, Fife. Request a full programme to be sent to you post free: 01592 414714. Bookings 01334 475000 or visit the Stanze festival website by clicking here.

Fri 18 March
Bile, Guile & Dangerous to Poetry: Neil Astley
Parliament Hall, South Street, St Andrews. 4pm, £4/£2

W N Herbert & Colette Bryce (reading)
All Saints Hall, North Castle Street, St Andrews. 5.30pm, £7 / £3

Sat 19 March
Poetry & the Spirit - in conversation: John Burnside & Richard Holloway Byre Theatre Auditorium, Abbey Street, St Andrews. 4pm, £7 / £3

Theodore Roethke & Marianne Moore (readings)
Thomas Lynch & John Burnside read from two American greats. Younger Hall Conference Room, North St, St Andrews. 11am, free

Tue 22 March
Noam Chomsky on ‘The Fateful Triangle: the US, Israel & the Palestinians’ The Scottish Palestine Solidarity Campaign can organise live video link-ups for university campuses who want to take part. Mick Napier at palsolcam@blueyonder.co.uk or 0131 620 0052. University of Edinburgh, McEwan Hall, Bristo Square, Edinburgh. 12 noon, free.

Wed 23 March
Ash Dickinson and Hazel Morrison Quickfire rhymes and offbeat lines from surrealist poet Ash Dickinson and emotive songs with a twist from heavenly vocalist Hazel Morrison. Canon’s Gait, 232 Canongate, Edinburgh EH8 8DQ. 8pm, £5 / £4

Fri 25–Sat 26 March
Edinburgh Book Fair Joint fair from the PBFA and ABA of secondhand and antiquarian books. Assembly Rooms, 54 George Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2LR. Fri 12–7pm; Sat 10am–5pm, free

Sun 27 March
Aural anthology Readings by Colin Donatti, Pat Fox, Alan Gay, Elspeth Murray, Tim Turnbull, Dawn Wood. Music by Ron Powell & pals. Canon’s Gait, 232 Canongate, Edinburgh EH8 8DQ. 7.45pm, £2 / £1