# Event Details - **Event Name**: ScotlandsFest: Trust issues, fake news, real poems - **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 24 Aug, 2026 at 03:00 pm – Mon, 24 Aug, 2026 at 04:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Join Alan Riach at ScotlandsFest, Luath Press's literary festival during the Edinburgh Fringe.About this EventAlan Riach’s new poems centre on the question, ‘What – and who – can you really trust, these days?’ What the Sea Gives was described in 2023 by Bard-Google’s AI chatbot as ‘A collection of poems that explores themes of nature, memory, and the Scottish landscape. Riach’s poems are lyrical and atmospheric, and they offer a profound appreciation for the beauty and mystery of the natural world.’ In 2023, neither title nor book existed – but they do now! Delivered live, in person, not by hologram.~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-trust-issues-fake-news-real-poems/100001987600192681 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, festivals, storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## 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 ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: ScotlandsFest: Trust issues, fake news, real poems - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/e9d9c0bf161a32dd9a3beae40665d89e1e6902c8e313820a140082d60ce70392-rimg-w1200-h600-dc4cb9e2-gmir.jpg?v=1776839772 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is ScotlandsFest: Trust issues, fake news, real poems being held? - **A:** ScotlandsFest: Trust issues, fake news, real poems takes place on Mon, 24 Aug, 2026 at 03:00 pm to Mon, 24 Aug, 2026 at 04:00 pm at St Columba's by the Castle Scottish Episcopal Church, 14 Johnston Terrace, Edinburgh, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing ScotlandsFest: Trust issues, fake news, real poems? - **A:** ScotlandsFest: Trust issues, fake news, real poems is organized by Luath Press. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** ScotlandsFest: Trust issues, fake news, real poems 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. 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