Mairi Kidd: An Introduction to Gaelic Literature

Name: Mairi Kidd: An Introduction to Gaelic Literature
Start: 2026-06-11T17:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-06-11T18:00:00+01:00
Location: Tweed Marquee

Writer Mairi Kidd offers a lively introduction to Scotland's rich Gaelic literary tradition, exploring centuries of poetry, prose and song—no Gaelic required.

Sunday, 14 June 2026

5:45pm ‐ 6:45pm

Tweed Marquee
Harmony Garden and Orchard, St Mary's Road, Melrose, TD6 9LJ

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Scotland's Gaelic literature tradition is a long and rich one - but its gems are not always accessible to readers without Gaelic. Join writer Mairi Kidd for a lively introduction to a fascinating world of poetry, prose and song, from centuries-old love poems to modern verse via clan propaganda, women's work traditions and the occasional racy number. A fun and fascinating session to please the eye and ear. No prior experience of Gaelic necessary.