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The Makars' Literary Tour - An Introduction
Makars' Court at The Writers' Museum is a literary commemoration in stone. It celebrates the lives and works of Scottish Makars and stresses the role of the poet or author as a skilled and versatile worker in the craft of writing.
Each writer is commemorated by a quotation inscribed in stone and set in the paving which leads from both the Mound and Lawnmarket approaches. These lead to the door of The Writers' Museum where this exciting tour begins and ends.
Watch the video opposite to witness the unveiling of three such new stones.
The tour consists of a lively hour long outdoor theatre performance across the Makars' Court. Let our actors take you on a dramatic journey through the history of Scottish literature. Performed at the site of Scotland's first evolving National Literary Monument this fun tour really brings these writers and their works to life.
"Vivid, erudite and entertaining!"
EDINBURGH EVENING NEWS
Makars' Court provides the perfect enclosed setting for the return of this informative and entertaining stroll through Scotland's literary centuries to the present day. Join us for a memorable hour in the fresh air! Aimed at young people and families, the Edinburgh Evening News heralded it as "vivid, erudite and entertaining" and awarded it four stars!
