Updates

7th of October 2026 PIG UPDATE #43 Spooky poetry tutorials, a community birthday party, plenty of open mic slots and readings, a guide to Push the Boat Out Festival plus a look at the Saltires poetry longlist - this PIG Update has it all. Details
27th of September 2026 PIG UPDATE #42 Our National Poetry Day edition takes you on a little poetic tour of the BBC archives. That's on top of the usual news on events and opportunity, obvs. Details
13th of September 2026 PIG UPDATE #41 This PIG Update comes jam-packed with local events and opportunities as well as a special on community groups for poets and writers, and a little plug for Scots-language poetry. Details
30th of August 2026 PIG UPDATE #40 Festivals, festivals, festivals! With the Fringe in the rear-view mirror, you thought things are slowing down on the festival circuit? Think again and get your calendar out: PIG has got all the important dates for you. Details
16th of August 2026 PIG UPDATE #39 PIG is jumping on the Odyssey bandwagon with a little Homer special. But don't worry, it isn't all ancient news - we are also delivering the latest on local events and opportunities. Details
30th of July 2026 PIG UPDATE #38 Our annual PIG Fringe Special is here, alongside all the usual news on local events and opportunities. Details
19th of July 2026 PIG UPDATE #37 As one heatwave chases the next, PIG is keeping a cool head with all the latest news for poet's and poetry lovers near and far. Details
5th of July 2026 PIG UPDATE #36 Summer break? Not for PIG! We are here for you, come rain, come shine! Details
21st of June 2026 PIG UPDATE #35 It's officially summer! PIG might not be able to help you stay cool - but it can definitely help you to stay poetic. Read on! Details
7th of June 2026 PIG UPDATE #34 Getting cultural FOMO amidst Glasgow's many summer festivals? Not to worry, at least when it comes to poetry, PIG has got you covered. Read on to learn what's new this fortnight. Details