Beacon Book Festival: The Scots Whay Hae! Podcast Talks To Lesley Davidson...

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For the latest Scots Whay Hae! podcast Ali spoke to Lesley Davidson, who is the co-director of the Beacon Arts Centre, to talk about the inaugural Beacon Book Festival which runs from Friday 20th - Sunday 22nd February.

Lesley tells us why now is the right time for the Beacon Arts Centre to host a book festival, and what the challenges were in programming, before talking about that programme - who is on, and when, and taking us through the various strands.

The two then talk about the Beacon Arts Centre and their work more widely, the importance of being a central part of the local community, the iconic building serving as a place which encourages creativity, the challenges and joys of working in the arts, and a lot more.

A new book festival is always a cause for cheer, and this is a great addition to the cultural landscape of Scotland and particularly that of the Inverclyde area. The Beacon already has a righteous reputation as an important hub for the arts and culture, and it sounds as if the Beacon Book Festival will only add to that.

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