Cèilidh at Brownsbank
The cèilidh is a literary entertainment where stories and tales, poems and ballads, are rehearsed and recited, and songs are sung, conundrums are put, proverbs are quoted, and many other literary matters are related and discussed. Dancing is a rather dubious accretion, probably introduced – like kilts and tartanry – for the benefit of the 19th century tourist trade. Genuine cèilidhs are traditionally held in private houses in remote rural hinterlands and during busy festivals.
Join the Brownsbank Fellow, Tom Bryan, and Biggar Writers for an authentic cèilidh around the fire at Brownsbank Cottage. Bring your favourite tale to tell or poem to perform or song to sing, or just sit back and enjoy the craic in the cosy atmosphere of the traditional 19th century farm labourer’s cottage that was last home to the world-renowned poet Hugh MacDiarmid.
Monday 20th and Wednesday 22nd October
7.30pm till we all go home
£4.00 (£3.00 concessions)
It’s just a wee cottage, so numbers will be limited and booking is essential.
To reserve a ticket, contact
01899 221743
or
brownsbank@googlemail.com