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New Scottish Makar; Edinburgh, 19 August 2021

Pictured: EPoet and essayist Kathleen Jamie has been appointed as Scotland's next Makar.

The 59-year-old is the fourth person to take on the role of national poet, following on from Jackie Kay.

The Scots Makar position was established in 2004 by the Scottish Parliament with Edwin Morgan the first poet to receive the honour.

Ms Jamie was brought up in Midlothian and began writing poetry as a teenager, publishing her first booklet aged 20..
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Pictured: EPoet and essayist Kathleen Jamie has been appointed as Scotland's next Makar.<br />
<br />
The 59-year-old is the fourth person to take on the role of national poet, following on from Jackie Kay.<br />
<br />
The Scots Makar position was established in 2004 by the Scottish Parliament with Edwin Morgan the first poet to receive the honour.<br />
<br />
Ms Jamie was brought up in Midlothian and began writing poetry as a teenager, publishing her first booklet aged 20..<br />
Sally Anderson / EdinburghElitemedia.co.uk

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New Scottish Makar; Edinburgh, 19 August 2021