Curious 2026

100 years on: Is ‘A Drunk Man Looks at the Thistle’ still relevant today?

Name: 100 years on: Is ‘A Drunk Man Looks at the Thistle’ still relevant today?
Start: 2026-09-13T17:30:00+00:00
End: 2026-09-13T19:00:00+00:00
Location: The Royal Society of Edinburgh, 22-26 George St, Edinburgh EH2 2PQ

Sunday, September 13, 2026

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

The Royal Society of Edinburgh, 22-26 George St, Edinburgh EH2 2PQ

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About This Event

An illustrated talk marking a century since Hugh MacDiarmid's A Drunk Man Looks at the Thistle, placing the poem in cultural, political and biographical context and considering its reputation and relevance today.