Niall Campbell
Appeared: 9 July
Niall Campbell is a poet from the Outer Hebrides of Scotland. Moontide, his first collection, was published by Bloodaxe Books in 2014 and went on to win the inaugural Edwin Morgan Poetry Award and Saltire First Book of the Year. It was also shortlisted for both the Forward Prize and the Aldeburgh Prize for Best First Collection. A second collection, Noctuary, was published in 2019 and shortlisted for the Forward Prize for Best Collection. He lives in Leeds and is working on a first libretto.
Appeared: 9 July
Niall Campbell is a poet from the Outer Hebrides of Scotland. Moontide, his first collection, was published by Bloodaxe Books in 2014 and went on to win the inaugural Edwin Morgan Poetry Award and Saltire First Book of the Year. It was also shortlisted for both the Forward Prize and the Aldeburgh Prize for Best First Collection. A second collection, Noctuary, was published in 2019 and shortlisted for the Forward Prize for Best Collection. He lives in Leeds and is working on a first libretto.
Links
Niall Campbell reads two of his poems on his website, which can be heard here.
Spotlight on Independent Bookshops...
Topping St Andrews
7 Greyfriars Garden
St Andrews KY16 9HG
Telephone: 01334 585111
Website: https://www.toppingbooks.co.uk/
Topping in St Andrews have re-opened, from 9am-8.30pm every day of the week! It offers an exceptional browsing experience, with plenty of friendly, bookish advice.
Niall Campbell says of Topping in St Andrews, 'The poetry section is incredible, and the atmosphere is perfect for browsing among the shelves.'
You can order Niall Campbell's two collections Moontide and Noctuary (both published by Bloodaxe) using this link here.
7 Greyfriars Garden
St Andrews KY16 9HG
Telephone: 01334 585111
Website: https://www.toppingbooks.co.uk/
Topping in St Andrews have re-opened, from 9am-8.30pm every day of the week! It offers an exceptional browsing experience, with plenty of friendly, bookish advice.
Niall Campbell says of Topping in St Andrews, 'The poetry section is incredible, and the atmosphere is perfect for browsing among the shelves.'
You can order Niall Campbell's two collections Moontide and Noctuary (both published by Bloodaxe) using this link here.
Spotlight on Theatres...
Leeds Grand Theatre
46 New Briggate
Leeds LS1 6NU
Website: https://www.leedsgrandtheatre.com/Online/default.asp
Telephone: 0844 848 2700
Designed by James Robinson Watson, and opened in1878, Leeds Grand Theatre was built as a complex in three parts: the theatre, a set of six shops and Assembly Rooms, all facing onto New Briggate, in High Victorian style of red brick with stone dressings and a slate roof, the whole being a Grade II* listed building. The theatre is a large scale receiving house and hosts touring productions of West End and Broadway musicals and plays, comedians and music. The theatre is home to Opera North and is regularly visited by Northern Ballet. It has hosted many touring productions, musical artists and comedians.
Niall Campbell says, 'For favourite theatres, I may have to take two. First off, Leeds Grand Theatre. We bought season tickets for their opera season last year – not the season tickets I expected to be buying – and the performances were terrific. But I also feel such a tie to Gothenburg’s Opera House – I’ve been only once, to see a dance performance of Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring, but the performance was so vibrant, so intoxicating, I can’t help but mention it.'
46 New Briggate
Leeds LS1 6NU
Website: https://www.leedsgrandtheatre.com/Online/default.asp
Telephone: 0844 848 2700
Designed by James Robinson Watson, and opened in1878, Leeds Grand Theatre was built as a complex in three parts: the theatre, a set of six shops and Assembly Rooms, all facing onto New Briggate, in High Victorian style of red brick with stone dressings and a slate roof, the whole being a Grade II* listed building. The theatre is a large scale receiving house and hosts touring productions of West End and Broadway musicals and plays, comedians and music. The theatre is home to Opera North and is regularly visited by Northern Ballet. It has hosted many touring productions, musical artists and comedians.
Niall Campbell says, 'For favourite theatres, I may have to take two. First off, Leeds Grand Theatre. We bought season tickets for their opera season last year – not the season tickets I expected to be buying – and the performances were terrific. But I also feel such a tie to Gothenburg’s Opera House – I’ve been only once, to see a dance performance of Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring, but the performance was so vibrant, so intoxicating, I can’t help but mention it.'
Spotlight on Libraries...
Hillhead Library
348 Byres Road
Glasgow G12 8AP
Phone: 0141 276 1617
Opened 1975, Hillhead Library offers a wide range of services and activities in relaxing and inspiring surroundings. With thousands of books and a programme of weekly classes and events, our friendly staff will always be on hand to help you get the most out of your visits. We also have a selection of community rooms available for hire within the library. The Library is currently closed during the lockdown.
Niall Campbell says of Hillhead Library, 'My favourite library would be Hillhead Library on Glasgow’s Byers Road. I took a year away from university between my first and second years and the library became a special place for me at that time. Its shelves are where I first got to grips with contemporary poetry.'
348 Byres Road
Glasgow G12 8AP
Phone: 0141 276 1617
Opened 1975, Hillhead Library offers a wide range of services and activities in relaxing and inspiring surroundings. With thousands of books and a programme of weekly classes and events, our friendly staff will always be on hand to help you get the most out of your visits. We also have a selection of community rooms available for hire within the library. The Library is currently closed during the lockdown.
Niall Campbell says of Hillhead Library, 'My favourite library would be Hillhead Library on Glasgow’s Byers Road. I took a year away from university between my first and second years and the library became a special place for me at that time. Its shelves are where I first got to grips with contemporary poetry.'