
Creative Writing: Rain
Tue 3 Nov · 15:00
National Library of Scotland
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Creative Writing: Rain is a series of workshops taking place on 3 November 2026 at the National Library of Scotland in Edinburgh. The workshops will focus on the theme of rain, inspired by a related exhibition, with tickets costing £5.00.
This series of three workshops will explore rain through creative writing, inspired by our Rain exhibition.
Inspired by our Rain exhibition (https://www.nls.uk/whats-on/rain/), this series of three workshops will explore the rhythms, sounds, moods and patterns of rain and weather through creative writing.
Each session will have a different focus and writing prompts. You can attend one or more of the workshops.
The sessions will be led by writer Lynn Davidson and are open to anyone interested in developing their writing skills.
Workshop dates
Tuesday 13 October: Rain on the Roof: Sheltering and sharing stories
3 November: Stuttering, pattering, patterning: The rhythms and sounds of rain.
1 December: Murmurations of rain: Inviting the shapes of rain onto the page.
Please ensure you book a ticket for each workshop you would like to attend.
About the workshop leader
Lynn Davidson is a published poet and essayist. She has a PhD in poetry, exploring the territory that poetic repetition opens in a poem. Her passion is to explore through poetry our place in nature, and the magic, reach and mysteries of language.
When you book an event, your personal information will be held and used by the National Library of Scotland and our third-party suppliers for the purposes of allowing you to attend the event and for audience research. For more information, visit the National Library of Scotland (https://www.nls.uk/privacy/) privacy pages, in particular the events notice and feedback and complaints notice. We expect attendees to behave respectfully towards presenters, guests and other audience members.
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Frequently asked questions
Creative Writing: Rain takes place on Tuesday, 3 November 2026 at 15:00.
Creative Writing: Rain is held at National Library of Scotland in Edinburgh (George IV Bridge, Edinburgh, EH1 1EW).
Tickets for Creative Writing: Rain are priced at £5. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
The forecast for Creative Writing: Rain is Overcast · 8°C.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of National Library of Scotland can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for Creative Writing: Rain can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
Editorial summaryAbout this event
Creative Writing: Rain is a series of workshops taking place on 3 November 2026 at the National Library of Scotland in Edinburgh. The workshops will focus on the theme of rain, inspired by a related exhibition, with tickets costing £5.00.
This summary was automatically generated from event data sourced from official ticketing providers.
This series of three workshops will explore rain through creative writing, inspired by our Rain exhibition.
Inspired by our Rain exhibition (https://www.nls.uk/whats-on/rain/), this series of three workshops will explore the rhythms, sounds, moods and patterns of rain and weather through creative writing.
Each session will have a different focus and writing prompts. You can attend one or more of the workshops.
The sessions will be led by writer Lynn Davidson and are open to anyone interested in developing their writing skills.
Workshop dates
Tuesday 13 October: Rain on the Roof: Sheltering and sharing stories
3 November: Stuttering, pattering, patterning: The rhythms and sounds of rain.
1 December: Murmurations of rain: Inviting the shapes of rain onto the page.
Please ensure you book a ticket for each workshop you would like to attend.
About the workshop leader
Lynn Davidson is a published poet and essayist. She has a PhD in poetry, exploring the territory that poetic repetition opens in a poem. Her passion is to explore through poetry our place in nature, and the magic, reach and mysteries of language.
When you book an event, your personal information will be held and used by the National Library of Scotland and our third-party suppliers for the purposes of allowing you to attend the event and for audience research. For more information, visit the National Library of Scotland (https://www.nls.uk/privacy/) privacy pages, in particular the events notice and feedback and complaints notice. We expect attendees to behave respectfully towards presenters, guests and other audience members.
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WhereNational Library of Scotland
George IV Bridge, Edinburgh, EH1 1EW
Before you goFrequently asked questions
When is Creative Writing: Rain?
Creative Writing: Rain takes place on Tuesday, 3 November 2026 at 15:00.
Where is Creative Writing: Rain taking place?
Creative Writing: Rain is held at National Library of Scotland in Edinburgh (George IV Bridge, Edinburgh, EH1 1EW).
How much are tickets for Creative Writing: Rain?
Tickets for Creative Writing: Rain are priced at £5. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
What will the weather be like at Creative Writing: Rain?
The forecast for Creative Writing: Rain is Overcast · 8°C.
Is there anywhere to stay near Creative Writing: Rain?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of National Library of Scotland can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for Creative Writing: Rain?
Tickets for Creative Writing: Rain can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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