Perth is about to experience a new literary festival celebrating the beauty of the Scots language, Gaelic and contemporary Scottish culture.
Best-selling writers Ajay Close, Alex Gray, Bernard MacLaverty and Douglas Skelton are joining the line-up of authors for the inaugural Soutar Festival of Words this weekend.
There will be over 20 events taking place, including author talks, the Perthshire poetry slam, children’s events, music and opportunities for local people to gain an insight into the world of creative writing.
The festival, organised by the charitable trust, Culture Perth and Kinross, will take place in a number of well-known venues across the city, from the AK Bell Library and St John’s Kirk to Perth Museum and Art Gallery.
There will also be the opportunity to explore the local area on literary walking tours including the Corbenic Poetry Path, a poetry walk in Buckie Braes and a chance to visit places mentioned in Walter Scott’s 1828 novel, The Fair Maid of Perth.
See www.culturepk.org.uk/whats-on/soutar-festival
