A K Bell Library,
York Place,
Perth
PH2 8EP
t: +44 (0)1738 477062
e:Local Studies
The Soutar House,
27 Wilson Street,
Perth
PH2 0EX
t: +44 (0)1738 643687
2012 Attractions
In a Sma Room
Soutar texts in new musical and dramatic settings. Premiere at Perth Horsecross, Saturday May 12 at 7.30pm.
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Soutar Birthday Lecture
Join sculptor David Annand in a conducted tour of his Soutar-based works in Perth. Saturday April 28, meet 3pm at The Ring sculpture in the High Steet.
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Soutar Writing Prize
Launched on Saturday March 17, entries by Monday 18 June, winners announced Saturday 25 August.
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Poetry on the Buses
Stagecoach buses are now carrying posters of Soutar's poems, designed by Deborah Trayhurn.
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Website Content
Soutar's Life and Work
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Introduction | Synopsis of Willie Soutar, Perth poet, 1898-1943, bedridden with ankylosing spondylitis from 1930 |
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Life | Four summary chapters covering the major segments of his life |
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Poetry | Selected poems with glossaries and audio readings |
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Bibliography | A list of Soutar's works and works about Soutar |
Friends of William Soutar
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Introduction | Origins and work of the society, a registered charity |
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Poetry on the Buses | Soutar posters on Stagecoach buses |
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Events Calendar | Upcoming diary dates and those of previous significance |
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Soutar's Grave | Location of Soutar's grave in Jeanfield & Wellshill Cemetery |
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Soutar Music | Music set to Soutar's texts by various composers/performers |
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Soutar Panels | Information on the needlework panels, located in the theatre |
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Soutar Prize | Annual Soutar Writing Competition |
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Membership Roll | Current friends - to join, use the Contact page |
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Schools | Resources available for teachers in local schools |
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Soutar Sculpture | Soutar-related public art located in Perth |
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Soutar Shows | Keekin Gless, Sing a Sang o Soutar and In a Sma Room |
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Soutar Theatre | Information on the theatre in the A K Bell Library, Perth |
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Soutar Walks | Maps of walks connecting poem settings in Perth |
General
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Contact | Use for queries, contributions or joining the Friends |
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Links | Links to related organisations and individuals |
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