Scotland's National Poet, Kathleen Jamie, steps down after a three-year tenure as Makar.

Scotland's National Poet, Kathleen Jamie, steps down after a three-year tenure as Makar (National Poet). The Scottish government is searching for a suitable successor for the role, which involves serving as a national ambassador for poetry in Scotland and abroad. Jamie's work spans four decades, and she has written poems for significant events, including COP26 and Parliament openings. During her tenure, she encouraged public engagement through collective poems and collaborated with the prison population.

August 16, 2024
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