# Event Details

- **Event Name**: ScotlandsFest: A Wee Bit Zen – when less is more
- **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 24 Aug, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Mon, 24 Aug, 2026 at 01:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Join Alan Spence at ScotlandsFest, Luath Press's literary festival during the Edinburgh Fringe.About this EventJoin Alan Spence, former Edinburgh Makar and author of the cult-classic Glasgow Zen and upcoming sequel A Wee Bit Zen for conversation and short-form poetry from a trickster with words and a mesmerising performer of his own work. Haiku, found poems, sound poems, text poems, puns and one-liners, overheard word-on-the-street poems, everyday zen, timeless poems of the here and now, poignant, insightful and laugh-out-loud funny. ‘Spence is a calm and necessary visionary.’ (Ali Smith). ‘Poetry with the gloves off.’ (Liz Lochhead).~ScotlandsFest is Luath Press' annual festival during the Edinburgh fringe, celebrating the vibrant literary, cultural and political landscape of Scotland. There are many Scotlands, so many ideas of what Scotland is and can be. Each of us carries our own vision, our own experiences and our own perspectives of our nation. At ScotlandsFest, we celebrate these many Scotlands as seen through the eyes of the poet, the artist and the scholar.Whether you live here or are visiting, make the most of your time at the Fringe. Discover ScotlandsFest. Big thinking in a small country – thought-provoking discussions, immersive storytelling, history, poetry, politics and more.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/edinburgh/scotlandsfest-a-wee-bit-zen-when-less-is-more/100001987138325223
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, festivals, performances, entertainment, storytelling
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0
- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Duration: 1 hour
  - Location: St Columba's by the Castle Scottish Episcopal Church
  - Languages: English

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 6.13, max: 11.55, currency: GBP

## Event venue details

- **city**: Edinburgh
- **state**: SC
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: St Columba's by the Castle Scottish Episcopal Church
- **lat**: 55.94831070000001
- **long**: -3.1954658
- **full address**: St Columba's by the Castle Scottish Episcopal Church, 14 Johnston Terrace, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is ScotlandsFest: A Wee Bit Zen - when less is more being held?
  - **A:** ScotlandsFest: A Wee Bit Zen - when less is more takes place on Mon, 24 Aug, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Mon, 24 Aug, 2026 at 01:00 pm at St Columba's by the Castle Scottish Episcopal Church, 14 Johnston Terrace, Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing ScotlandsFest: A Wee Bit Zen - when less is more?
  - **A:** ScotlandsFest: A Wee Bit Zen - when less is more is organized by Luath Press.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** ScotlandsFest: A Wee Bit Zen - when less is more is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. 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. If ScotlandsFest: A Wee Bit Zen - when less is more sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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