Ross Wilson
Appeared: 23 July
Ross Wilson was raised in Kelty, a former mining village in West Fife. His pamphlet, The Heavy Bag (Calder Wood Press) was published in 2011. His first full collection, Line Drawing (Smokestack Books, 2018) was shortlisted for the Saltire Book of the Year in 2019. Another pamphlet, Letters to Rosie (Tapsalteerie) appeared this summer. He has also published short stories and essays and contributed to the script of The Happy Lands, a feature film in which had an acting role. A national schoolboy boxing champion in his youth, his poetry often draws on boxing as a subject. He works full time as an Auxiliary Nurse in Glasgow and lives with his partner and daughter in Condorrat, North Lanarkshire.
Appeared: 23 July
Ross Wilson was raised in Kelty, a former mining village in West Fife. His pamphlet, The Heavy Bag (Calder Wood Press) was published in 2011. His first full collection, Line Drawing (Smokestack Books, 2018) was shortlisted for the Saltire Book of the Year in 2019. Another pamphlet, Letters to Rosie (Tapsalteerie) appeared this summer. He has also published short stories and essays and contributed to the script of The Happy Lands, a feature film in which had an acting role. A national schoolboy boxing champion in his youth, his poetry often draws on boxing as a subject. He works full time as an Auxiliary Nurse in Glasgow and lives with his partner and daughter in Condorrat, North Lanarkshire.
Spotlight on Bookshops
Waterstone
153-157 Sauchiehall Street
Glasgow G2 3EW
Telephone: 0141 332 9105
Website: https://www.waterstones.com/bookshops/glasgow-sauchiehall-
Waterstones Sauchiehall Street is the largest bookshop in Scotland, and home to Glasgow's book-loving citizens and visitors alike. They offer a Click & Collect service, and an exclusive range of beautiful gifts and stationery. Their book rooms are destination sections, with an enchanting Children's department and magical Harry Potter common room. They house Scotland's finest line up of Crime and Literary Fiction, an Account Sales department, and Academic books on every imaginable subject.
Waterstones say, 'We are thrilled that Ross loves our bookshop and we hope he continues to produce such beautiful poetry and lyrics.'
Ross Wilson says, 'Glasgow Waterstones in Sauchiehall Street is a favourite bookshop. I remember getting two buses from Fife when I was still a teenager to attend the opening in the 1990s. More than two decades later I regularly meet friends in the shops downstairs café.
153-157 Sauchiehall Street
Glasgow G2 3EW
Telephone: 0141 332 9105
Website: https://www.waterstones.com/bookshops/glasgow-sauchiehall-
Waterstones Sauchiehall Street is the largest bookshop in Scotland, and home to Glasgow's book-loving citizens and visitors alike. They offer a Click & Collect service, and an exclusive range of beautiful gifts and stationery. Their book rooms are destination sections, with an enchanting Children's department and magical Harry Potter common room. They house Scotland's finest line up of Crime and Literary Fiction, an Account Sales department, and Academic books on every imaginable subject.
Waterstones say, 'We are thrilled that Ross loves our bookshop and we hope he continues to produce such beautiful poetry and lyrics.'
Ross Wilson says, 'Glasgow Waterstones in Sauchiehall Street is a favourite bookshop. I remember getting two buses from Fife when I was still a teenager to attend the opening in the 1990s. More than two decades later I regularly meet friends in the shops downstairs café.
Spotlight on Theatres
Glasgow Film Theatre
12 Rose Street
Glasgow G3 6RB
Phone: 0141 332 6535
Glasgow Film Theatre has been leading the way in specialised cinema for over 40 years. Their three screens show 100% specialised titles, first run world and independent cinema, artists’ experimental work, issue based programmes, thematic seasons, repertory programmes, Scottish produced work, festivals, and a programme of event cinema and live broadcast. They provide an independent film programme for diverse audiences in Glasgow and Scotland, including specific audience development initiatives aimed at cultural diversity, Deaf and hard of hearing audiences, and socially/economically disadvantaged audiences. GFT thrives in a highly competitive Glasgow market for cinema by providing a clearly differentiated experience and programme.
Ross says, 'I have good memories of Glasgow Film Theatre as that’s where we premiered The Happy Lands to a sold out audience. A few years later I enjoyed the documentary, Hamish, about the poet Hamish Henderson. As with The Happy Lands the Hamish documentary felt more like an event than a premiere.'
12 Rose Street
Glasgow G3 6RB
Phone: 0141 332 6535
Glasgow Film Theatre has been leading the way in specialised cinema for over 40 years. Their three screens show 100% specialised titles, first run world and independent cinema, artists’ experimental work, issue based programmes, thematic seasons, repertory programmes, Scottish produced work, festivals, and a programme of event cinema and live broadcast. They provide an independent film programme for diverse audiences in Glasgow and Scotland, including specific audience development initiatives aimed at cultural diversity, Deaf and hard of hearing audiences, and socially/economically disadvantaged audiences. GFT thrives in a highly competitive Glasgow market for cinema by providing a clearly differentiated experience and programme.
Ross says, 'I have good memories of Glasgow Film Theatre as that’s where we premiered The Happy Lands to a sold out audience. A few years later I enjoyed the documentary, Hamish, about the poet Hamish Henderson. As with The Happy Lands the Hamish documentary felt more like an event than a premiere.'
Spotlight on Libraries
Condorrat Library
North Road, Cumbernauld
Glasgow G68 9AE
Phone: 01236 736615
Email: [email protected]
While the Scottish Government has allowed for the reopening of libraries on 15th July, CultureNL Libraries have significant arrangements they need to make in order to ensure they reopen safely. They will let our customers know as soon as they can, when they will be in a position to reopen their libraries safely. Please note there will be no fines incurred due to the closures.
Ross says, 'Condorrat library is my local library and the library where I have introduced my toddler to books and Bookbug classes.'
North Road, Cumbernauld
Glasgow G68 9AE
Phone: 01236 736615
Email: [email protected]
While the Scottish Government has allowed for the reopening of libraries on 15th July, CultureNL Libraries have significant arrangements they need to make in order to ensure they reopen safely. They will let our customers know as soon as they can, when they will be in a position to reopen their libraries safely. Please note there will be no fines incurred due to the closures.
Ross says, 'Condorrat library is my local library and the library where I have introduced my toddler to books and Bookbug classes.'