Scottish Poetry Library to reopen following expansion

The Scottish Poetry Library is set to reopen to the public tomorrow (29th October) following an “extensive” £380,000 renovation. The cabinet secretary for Europe, culture and external affairs, Fiona Hyslop, will officially open the library alongside the National Poet of Scotland, Liz Lochhead, today (28th October). The organisers said: “At a time when libraries are seen to be under threat, the Scottish Poetry Library has taken the characteristically bold step of expanding its space and facilities." Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2015-10-28 00:00:00 UTC ]

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