Len Pennie is a poet who writes in both Scots and English. She writes passionately about the promotion of minoritised languages.

Doors 7.30, event starts at 8.30pm (due to soundbleed).

Len Pennie is a poet who writes in both Scots and English. She writes passionately about the promotion of minoritised languages, survivors of domestic abuse and the destigmatisation of mental illness. Her two poetry collections poyums and poyums annaw were instant Sunday Times bestsellers. poyums won Scots Book of the Year in 2024 and was the winner of the British Book Awards Discover Book of the Year in 2025

“The keeper and reinventor of the Scots language in the 21st century.” -Ian McMillan.

“This intense and remarkable collection now marks her out as a poetic voice to be reckoned with – strong, tested, skilful, driven, and facing firmly towards the future.” –The Scotsman.

“I think Lennie is brilliant. She has such talent and passion and joy.” -Michael Sheen

Plus support from No Dry Eyes Poetry.

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