We are honoured and delighted to welcome Meg Bateman back to Taigh Chearsabhagh for the first time since she was crowned the new Bard of An Comunn Gàidhealach last year. All are welcome to join us on Thursday 27th February, at 7.30pm, to listen to Meg’s reading of her poetry in both Gaelic and English.
Meg Bateman was born in Edinburgh. She is a Professor of Gaelic Language and Culture, lecturing at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig UHI in Skye, where she teaches literature and philosophy through the medium of Gaelic. She learned Gaelic herself, in South Uist and at the University of Aberdeen, where she taught for many years.
Meg’s poetry is included in numerous anthologies such as the ‘Penguin Book of Scottish Verse’ and the ‘Penguin Book of Poetry from Britain and Ireland since 1945’. She has also translated and co-edited anthologies of Gaelic medieval, 17th century and religious verse. Her collections, ‘Aotromachd / Lightness’ and ‘Soirbheas / Fair Wind’, both published by Polygon, were shortlisted for the Scottish Book of the Year award in 1997 and 2007. Her latest collection, Transparencies was published by Polygon in 2013.
Meg will also be leading a writing workshop on Friday 28th February, from 10.30am -12.30pm. Tickets are free of charge but must be booked in advance as places are limited.
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