Scott Hames, Joyce McMillan & James Robertson: Scottish Writing After Devolution

Mon 19 Aug 12:00 - 13:00
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Scott Hames, Joyce McMillan & James Robertson: Scottish Writing After Devolution

As part of our series exploring the impact of 25 years of devolution, Scott Hames, Kieran Hurley, James Robertson and Joyce McMillan examine this as a turning point for Scottish culture. How have politics, literature and theatre intertwined? Has politics made an indelible mark on our letters? Chaired by Ruth Wishart.

Categories: Politics, Scottish Interest

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