
Hannah Lavery and Michael Pedersen – Makar-athon
Join renowned poet and playwright, Hannah Lavery, as she hands over the baton of Edinburgh Makar to the ever-effervescent Michael Pedersen. Hannah and Michael will discuss their own work including Hannah’s recently published, Unwritten Woman, as well as what holding the position of Makar means to them and how the city influences their work. Chaired by Jenny Niven.
Makar is the old Scots word for poet, but it’s also an official position that a poet can hold for their city or, if they’re in Scotland, their country. The Makar acts as a literary ambassador, observing and writing on aspects of their country or city that strike them as important or necessary to observe.
Part of the Edinburgh 900 Anniversary Programme
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