The Makar is the national poet of Scotland, an office which was established in February 2004 by the Scottish Government and supported by Creative Scotland. The incumbent Makar serves a maximum term of
Scotland’s national poet appointed.
Edwin Morgan (poet)
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Edwin George Morgan was a Scottish poet and translator associated with the Scottish Renaissance. He is widely recognised as one of the foremost Scottish poets of the 20th century. In 1999, Morgan was
Makar (National Poet for Scotland)
…the potential of Scottish poetry in the future", adding his ambitions for the role was to "inspire young Scots to enjoy, and indeed to write, poetry". Edwin Morgan was the inaugural holder of the role of Makar, appointed on 16 February 2004. Initially, Morgan was expected to hold the position for a maximum term…
Edwin Morgan by Alex Boyd
Poetry by Edwin Morgan inscribed on the pavement on Candleriggs, Glasgow.