Did ye ken the singin o Scots ballads on Glesga streets an back coorts lead tae the "Glasgow Police Act, 1800" thit's the foondin document o the modren polis forces warld wide? Sing awa!

The weather forecast is rubbish so it must be me back at the Balloch Open Mic tomorrow night. Maybe they’ll have the log fire on. Looking forward to sharing the stage and hearing the poetry of the rising star that’s Donna Matthew See you there.

In Edinburgh for the Fest? Come to enjoy free drop in open mic poetry at the Scottish Poetry Library Scottish Poetry Library hosted by the School of Poets. 14 and 20 August, full details below.

A busy August. My first appearance Edinburgh International Book Festival this Sunday and it’s alongside one of my idols the brilliant Rose Reilly. Then two dates Edinburgh Festival Fringe with Luath Press ScotlandsFest on 22/23rd August. Be wonderful to see you there. Tickets 👇🏻 📸Campbell Ramage

Anddddd.... join the amazing Olga Wojtas Olga Wojtas on Wednesday next week talking about her latest novel Miss Blaine’s Prefect and the Gondola of Doom! Tickets: bit.ly/4df1sIk

gofundme.com/dalryfriends There’ll be a trial at the end of October. I’ve increased the fundraising goal to account for the legal complexity of the case. I’ve been encouraged to write about my experience of autism and the cemetery, so that’s something I’m working on. Winter work

🚨📚 Exciting News! hugh mcmillan 's latest poetry collection, 'Diverted to Split', is here! 🌍 #DivertedToSplit #HughMcMillan #Poetry #BookRelease

Schools! Teachers! Mums&Dads! Kids! It's that time of year! September is arriving and you all know what that means ... The Dirigible Balloon is here, ready to take you on a (free!!!) poetry adventure. Come and see the world through poets' eyes! dirigibleballoon.org #education

This! Teachers of English & primary teachers, do take a look! The thematic search is so helpful & many of the poems have audio versions. And there are amazing poets incl Michael Rosen 💙💙🎓🎓 Brian Moses Sarah Ziman/BardyMum - 'Brain' out 24th Sept! Joshua Seigal - 'YAPPING AWAY' out now! & others (incl a certain newbie kid’s poet…ME!)

Come and join us on a poetry balloon ride ... #DirigibleBalloon #PoetryForChildren #Education #BackToSchool dirigibleballoon.org

Not leaving X just yet but I am finding FB/Meta working better for keeping in touch with poetry chums. So do befriend me there if that works for you.

I've registered for the 20 week version, having hugely enjoyed John's 10 week course in 2022/23. Highly recommended!

I noticed that the proprietor (rhymes with "he thon dusk") is now posting messages all the time which appear in my feed. Turns out he can be blocked just like anyone else. Result!

Want to find out more about the talent that is #karenmacfarlane, read my review of her debut pamphlet, 'All About the Surface', on my website tomorrow. Darren J Beaney: CITIZENSHIP out now SCUMBAG PRESS Anna Saunders Josephine Lay @BrianOpenWorld Paul Brookes Peter A. Lucy Dixcart Sharon Larkin