ScotlandsFest: Trust issues, fake news, real poems
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As part of ScotlandsFest, the literary festival staged by Luath Press during the Edinburgh Fringe, the poet and scholar Alan Riach leads a session exploring trust, misinformation and the role of poetry. Entitled Trust issues, fake news, real poems, the event takes place at St Columba’s by the Castle Scottish Episcopal Church on Monday 24 August 2026 at 3pm. Drawing on his expertise as Professor of Scottish Literature at the University of Glasgow, Riach considers how poetry can provide clarity amid a landscape of competing narratives and fractured public discourse. In an age where truth is often contested, the session invites audiences to reflect on the enduring power of the poetic voice to cut through noise and restore a sense of shared understanding. Tickets are available from £6.13 to £11.55, offering an accessible afternoon of thoughtful engagement for festival-goers.
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ScotlandsFest: Trust issues, fake news, real poems takes place on Monday, 24 August 2026 at 15:00.
ScotlandsFest: Trust issues, fake news, real poems is held at St Columba's by the Castle Scottish Episcopal Church in Edinburgh (14 Johnston Terrace, Edinburgh, EH1 2PW).
Tickets for ScotlandsFest: Trust issues, fake news, real poems range from £6.13 to £11.55. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
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As part of ScotlandsFest, the literary festival staged by Luath Press during the Edinburgh Fringe, the poet and scholar Alan Riach leads a session exploring trust, misinformation and the role of poetry. Entitled Trust issues, fake news, real poems, the event takes place at St Columba’s by the Castle Scottish Episcopal Church on Monday 24 August 2026 at 3pm. Drawing on his expertise as Professor of Scottish Literature at the University of Glasgow, Riach considers how poetry can provide clarity amid a landscape of competing narratives and fractured public discourse. In an age where truth is often contested, the session invites audiences to reflect on the enduring power of the poetic voice to cut through noise and restore a sense of shared understanding. Tickets are available from £6.13 to £11.55, offering an accessible afternoon of thoughtful engagement for festival-goers.
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St Columba's by the Castle Scottish Episcopal Church14 Johnston Terrace, Edinburgh, EH1 2PW
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When is ScotlandsFest: Trust issues, fake news, real poems?
ScotlandsFest: Trust issues, fake news, real poems takes place on Monday, 24 August 2026 at 15:00.
Where is ScotlandsFest: Trust issues, fake news, real poems taking place?
ScotlandsFest: Trust issues, fake news, real poems is held at St Columba's by the Castle Scottish Episcopal Church in Edinburgh (14 Johnston Terrace, Edinburgh, EH1 2PW).
How much are tickets for ScotlandsFest: Trust issues, fake news, real poems?
Tickets for ScotlandsFest: Trust issues, fake news, real poems range from £6.13 to £11.55. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
How do I get tickets for ScotlandsFest: Trust issues, fake news, real poems?
Tickets for ScotlandsFest: Trust issues, fake news, real poems 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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