# Event Details - **Event Name**: Naming the Snakes: New Writing Scotland 44 - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 15 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Tue, 15 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Join us for the launch of New Writing Scotland 44 latest collection, Naming the SnakesAbout this EventJoin and on Tuesday 15th September at 7pm as we celebrate the publication of , the latest collection of excellent contemporary literature, drawn from a wide cross-section of Scottish culture and society, including new work from forty-three authors – some internationally renowned, and some just beginning their careers.We are delighted to be joined by Rachel Coventry, Tony Frame, Kate Hendry, Donnchadh MacCàba, Fiona Mossman and Shane Strachan, who will be sharing poetry and short stories in English, Gaelic and Scots.New Writing Scotland is the principal forum for poetry and short fiction in Scotland today. Every year it publishes the very best from both emerging and established writers, and lists many of the leading literary lights of Scotland among its past (and present) contributors.Book your tickets today!-Event starts at 7pm, please arrive early to secure a good seat.Tickets are £3 and there is a Ticket & Book option which includes a copy of Naming the Snakes: New Writing Scotland 44.The bookshop has level access, events are seated and speakers use microphones. If you have any concerns about accessibility, please do get in touch and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.Refunds are reviewed on a case-by-case basis, we are unable to offer a refund after the event.For more information or if you would like a signed copy because you can't make it to the event, please contact the Blackwell's events team on 0131 622 8222 or matthew.land@waterstones.com - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/edinburgh/naming-the-snakes-new-writing-scotland-44/100001995684361648 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, business - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour - Location: Blackwell's Bookshop - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 3, max: 11, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Edinburgh - **state**: SC - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Blackwell's Bookshop - **lat**: 55.94783409999999 - **long**: -3.186186 - **full address**: Blackwell's Bookshop, 53-62 South Bridge, Edinburgh, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Naming the Snakes: New Writing Scotland 44 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/9a2e917dc1a36f4df212c6b9273fcfa5efc93e20aaa73c616a498b9cc5c4f823-rimg-w800-h400-dc082868-gmir.jpg?v=1785748567 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Naming the Snakes: New Writing Scotland 44 being held? - **A:** Naming the Snakes: New Writing Scotland 44 takes place on Tue, 15 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Tue, 15 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Blackwell's Bookshop, 53-62 South Bridge, Edinburgh, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Naming the Snakes: New Writing Scotland 44? - **A:** Naming the Snakes: New Writing Scotland 44 is organized by Blackwell's Edinburgh South Bridge. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Naming the Snakes: New Writing Scotland 44 is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Edinburgh, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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