On a day for the history books, Amanda Gorman delivered a poem that more than met the moment. Young people like her are proof that "there is always light, if only we're brave enough to see it; if only we're brave enough to be it."

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My first task as Makar: let's make a collaborative New Scottish Nature Poem/Filmpoem in time for COP26. Write a line, send it in, I'll curate a finished work. What matters? What do you notice, care about? Find out how at scottishpoetrylibrary.org.uk/35953-2/ #PeoplesPoem #DànNanDaoine

SUNDAY 6 MARCH at 3pm: Human Chain of Solidarity in Edinburgh. Meet at the cnr of Princes Street & Castle Street at 3pm - full chain formed by 3.30pm & maintained ‘til 4pm. Organised by Edinburgh peace & anti-war groups, part of the Global Day of Action: No to War in Ukraine.

What we do in bomb shelters when they bomb us from the sky

Hand in hand Light Shadow Traditionally the solstice is a time to check-in with your sankalpa. I hope you’ve felt the earth under your feet, the sunlight on your skin, and paid heed to your heart’s whispering today — to feed all your tomorrows. #solstice #summersolstice

** Opportunity ** I have space in my schedule for a couple of private students. If you’re looking to begin or deepen your practice with an experienced teacher I’d be delighted to hear from you. onecreativechoice.com for further info. Happy to chat about your needs.

Six cities down and six to go on the inaugural tour of the #UkrainianFreedomOrchestra, as we play for the power of Ukrainian culture with our instruments and our passion! Slava Ukraina! 🇺🇦 🎥: Videography by Pete Scalzitti / Metropolitan Opera

Highlight of 2019’s festival, now sitting alongside 2022 highlights #Ukrainianfreedomorchestra Keri-Lynn Wilson Metropolitan Opera Thanks for a wonderful (full-house) show Madame Chandelier Saves Opera #edfringe. Get tix now, whilst you can. Edinburgh International Festival Edinburgh Festival Fringe (video doesn’t cover the talent!👏)

I took a trip in the Dream Machine last night. Euphoric experience. Like the Luminate app but with the best host and setting. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ If you’re in Edinburgh check it out eif.co.uk/events/dreamac… #EIFF22 #unboxed #dreammachine: standard.co.uk/culture/exhibi…

One of the UK's most successful spoken word collectives returns to the Scottish Storytelling Centre on 16th September... this is poetry for the masses! I Am Loud Productions bit.ly/3riI9Xn

Burns&Beyond presents a spectacular programme of FREE live music this weekend (28 & 29 Jan) as #RedRedRoseStreet returns supported by Essential Edinburgh, with the very best in live performance, featuring artists from #Edinburgh and across #Scotland. burnsandbeyond.com/events/red-red…

Even on iPlayer Young Fathers’ Glastonbury set was a transformational experience. Powerful and exciting.

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