THREE Scottish-based writers are to be given support as they embark on major projects, with the Scottish Book Trust announcing its Ignite Fellowship awardees for 2021. The panel selected poet and performer Courtney Stoddart and artist and filmmaker Raman Mundair as well as poet and translator Niall O’Gallagher, who receives the Gaelic Ignite Fellowship, funded by the Gaelic Books Council. The Ignite Fellows will receive a £2000 bursary and creative support. Stoddart, from Edinburgh, is a Scottish-Caribbean performer whose work focuses on racism, womanhood and growing up in Scotland. She has appeared in various theatrical productions, including Hannah Lavery’s Lament For Sheku Bayoh at the Lyceum Theatre.
What s On Scotland 11-25 Dec: Dovecot Merry Makers Market & more
Our last newsletter of the year is out, full of festive treats! Dovecot Studios have put on a gorgeous Christmas Market, Dundee Rep have a theatrical advent calendar, and Scottish Ensemble are doing concerts by candlelight. Feature by Anahit Behrooz | 11 Dec 2020
The year is officially winding up, but there are still a few exhibitions, online shows, and festive frolics to keep the days, such as they are, full. First up, if you too have left your Christmas shopping until the last minute, Christmas markets are an ideal place to pick up a few last minute treats.