What a fabulous line-up of free workshops and poetry performances we have lined up for you! As ever, everything is free to attend and we look forward to welcoming poets and poetry lovers to Stonehaven for our signature friendly, chilled sharing of words, with some music in the mix too. It all kicks off on the evening of Thursday 3rd of September with a Scots Showcase hosted by Dundee's ain Taylor Dyson. Watch this space, and our Facebook page, for more details over the coming

Wee Gaitherin supporters have again generously donated to our Crowdfunded appeal, in memory of poet Sheila Templeton. The bursary aims to recognise young, talented poets, and financially support them to participate and perform at the festival. A huge thanks to everyone who contributed. This year we are able to award one bursary, and we're delighted to announce that it will be provided to Glasgow based poet, Spencer Mason. Spencer Mason reading 'Sonnet to a Tinderbox' Here's a

We are sae chuffed tae hae been gien an award fae Haunds up for Trad. We are ettlin tae hae a braw event at the Festival this year, bringin thegither poets an performers in a showcase tae kick aff the programme. Mair details tae come...