Gerda Stevenson reads her poems from "QUINES" with piping from Lindsay Davidson

On Thursday 10th April, a “Scottish evening” with fabulous poetry reading, in Scots and English, by Scottish writer, poet, actress, director, and singer-songwriter, Gerda Stevenson, along with pipe playing by Lindsay Davidson on the Scottish small pipes.

Gerda read from her acclaimed collection:  "QUINES - Poems in Tribute to Women of Scotland" whilst Lindsay performed a selection of tunes, including his own composition, "Krakowianki", written for International Women's Day this year, fittingly recognising the women of Kraków whilst Gerda's poetry spoke for Scottish women.

Gerda is a masterful and engaging storyteller. She recited a selection of her powerful poems, sharing the story and background behind them, allowing an insight into the subject or woman in the poem. She also treated us to a lovely Scottish song.

Gerda, who lives near Edinburgh, Scotland was visiting Kraków for the first time. She was kind enough to give a short interview after the event, Look out for that being shared soon.

About the Book
Quines: Poems in tribute to women of Scotland, gives voice to 57 women from BC to the 21st century. The ‘voices’ of the poems range from those of the women featured, to inanimate objects – queens, politicians, a ship, a fish gutter, scientists, a mountain, sportswomen (including a whole football team) and many more.  QUINES celebrates the richly diverse contribution women have made to Scottish history and society.

QUINES - Poems in Tribute to Women of Scotland"
https://luath.co.uk/products/quines?v...

eBook Preview - "QUINES - Poems in Tribute to Women of Scotland"
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Lindsay Davison - Teach yourself bagpipes.
https://www.teachyourselfbagpipes.co.uk/

Kraków Celtic Festival
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Bilingualism Matters
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