'Written out of personal experience and family history, these compelling, absorbing books exploring myth, pain, loss, and joy are powerful and tender,' writes poet Maria Isakova-Bennett about Jim Carruth's remarkable Auchensale trilogy. Find out more: birlinn.co.uk/product/far-fi…

Poetry competition at the Burrell Collection - browse the museum and find some inspiration in their hidden gems burrellcollection.com/burrell-poetry…

And congratulations to Mirrorball members also shortlisted!

This time next week I am really looking forward to reading at Wigtown Book festival Poetry for Breakfast - Marjorie Lotfi and Jim Carruth (wigtownbookfestival.com)

Wonderful to see my collection Far Field included in Scotsman books of the Year

Delighted by the poetry of former Glasgow Makar (Poet Laurette) Jim Carruth. Asked if we would like to hear his wife whistle? Aye! She placed two fingers in her lips and her huge whistle filled the hall. Poem followed about her whistle and his love for her. Cheers and Tears!

City's Poet Laurete Jim Carruth (Jim Carruth ) read his poem 'Whatever It Takes' written in tribute to Glasgow Warriors fantastic BKT United Rugby Championship (URC) Championship civic reception in the City Chambers yesterday (4 September)👇 #WhateverItTakes ⚔️🛡

I have organised a special literary charity evening in Glasgow on 19th November featuring some of Scotland’s leading writers for a 24/7 help line that offers a free health counselling support for the farming community across Scotland. cca-glasgow.com/programme/keep…

This is the first of a sequence of nine poems raising awareness of farmers' health issues The RSABI offers free practical, financial, and emotional support for farming families who are struggling Please support them by sharing this poem and donating today justgiving.com/campaign/jimca…

This is one of a sequence of nine poems raising awareness of farmers' health issues The RSABI offers free practical, financial, and emotional support for farming families who are struggling Please support them by sharing this poem and donating today justgiving.com/campaign/jimca…

This is one of a sequence of nine poems raising awareness of farmers' health issues The RSABI offers free practical, financial, and emotional support for farming families who are struggling Please support them by sharing this poem and donating today justgiving.com/campaign/jimca…

This is one of a sequence of nine poems raising awareness of farmers' health issues The RSABI offers free practical, financial, and emotional support for farming families who are struggling Please support them by sharing this poem and donating today justgiving.com/campaign/jimca…

This is one of a sequence of nine poems raising awareness of farmers' health issues The RSABI offers free practical, financial, and emotional support for farming families who are struggling Please support them by sharing this poem and donating today justgiving.com/campaign/jimca…

This is one of a sequence of nine poems raising awareness of farmers' health issues The RSABI offers free practical, financial, and emotional support for farming families who are struggling Please support them by sharing this poem and donating today justgiving.com/campaign/jimca…

This is one of a sequence of nine poems raising awareness of farmers' health issues The RSABI offers free practical, financial, and emotional support for farming families who are struggling Please support them by sharing this poem and donating today justgiving.com/campaign/jimca…

This is one of a sequence of nine poems raising awareness of farmers' health issues The RSABI offers free practical, financial, and emotional support for farming families who are struggling Please support them by sharing this poem and donating today justgiving.com/campaign/jimca…

Last poem in the sequence of nine poems raising awareness of farmers' health issues. The RSABI offers free practical, financial, and emotional support for farming families who are struggling Please support them by sharing this poem and donating today justgiving.com/campaign/jimca…

Together with Poet Laureate, Jim Carruth, I am pleased to announce the launch of Great Big Glasgow Poem as part of Glasgow's 850th anniversary. Simply add a line, in your own words, about what Glasgow means to you. Submit your line➡️glasgow850.com/poem Jim Carruth

This is your chance to contribute to the Great Big Glasgow Poem. We want everyone who has a connection with Glasgow to contribute. It is so simple just complete the line My Glasgow is Then go to the link and type it in glasgow850.com/poem please share Thanks Jim

Excellent piece by Jim Carruth Jim Carruth