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Assoc for Scottish Literature

Ossian: The world’s greatest literary hoax?
10 April, National Library of Scotland, Edinburgh – free

Poet & playwright Martin O’Connor & historian Dr Dòmhnall Uilleam Stiùbhart delve into literary hoaxes, tartan-trimmed myths, & the interplay between authenticity & Scottish identity

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EventbriteOssian: The world’s greatest literary hoax?Playwright and performer Martin O'Connor and historian Dr. Stiùbhart explore how a work of fiction has shaped Scotland’s cultural identity.
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Assoc for Scottish Literature

An Introduction to Gaelic Storytelling
3 May, Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh – £14

Join Gaelic storyteller Martin MacIntyre for an introductory session exploring the history, importance & joy in Gaelic storytelling culture in Scotland. This is a bilingual event in English with some content in Gaelic. No prior knowledge of Scottish Gaelic is required to attend, everyone welcome!

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Assoc for Scottish Literature

“As a patterned textile, [tartan] features straight lines, right angles, bright colours, and no ambiguity; as a symbol, its lines become fuzzy, its angles circular, its colours muddied, and its meaning polysemic.”

—Ellen R. Beard, “When Tartan Was Not Fake: The Disclothing Act in Gaelic Song”

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The Bottle Imp · When Tartan Was Not Fake: The Disclothing Act in Gaelic Song - The Bottle ImpTartan is simultaneously a material object, a design template, and a symbol with multiple referents. As a patterned textile, it features straight lines, right angles, bright colours, and no ambiguity; as a symbol, its lines become fuzzy, its angles circular, its colours muddied, and its meaning polysemic (Brown, 9). While this paper addresses the significance […]
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An Lanntair: Eggs: Out and About arts workshops

Join us for an egg-citing creative arts workshop where children can explore the fascinating world of eggs! Kids will dive into the mysteries of dragon eggs, bird eggs, and reptile eggs through a mix of making, drama games, and music. Young minds will learn about the wonders of nature, and have a cracking time!
Monday 31 March – Clan Macquarrie Centre 
10am – 12pm: age 9 – 12 years
1pm – 3pm: age 5 – 8 years
Click here to book through galsontrust.com/events/ploigh
Due to generous supported from Urras Oighreachd Ghabhsainn, tickets are £1 to children resident in the Galson estate area.
Tuesday 1 April – An Lanntair, Stornoway
10am – 12pm for age 5 – 8
1pm – 3pm for age 9 – 12
Wednesday 2 April – Balallan Village Hall
10am – 12pm for age 5 – 8
1pm – 3pm for age 9 – 12

Thursday 3 April – Ionad Stoodie, Garrabost
10am – 12pm for age 5 – 8
1pm – 3pm for age 9 – 12
Monday 7 April – Grinneabhat, Bragar
10am – 12pm for age 5 – 8
1pm – 3pm for age 9 – 12
Wednesday 9 April – Leverburgh Village Hall
10am – 12pm for age 5 – 8
1pm – 3pm for age 9 – 12
Thursday 10 April – Tarbert Community Centre
10am – 12pm for age 5 – 8
1pm – 3pm for age 9 – 12
Class numbers are limited and booking is essential.  Wear clothes which you don’t mind getting messy in. Sessions may be cancelled if an insufficient number of tickets are booked.
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