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Birthday Centenary of George Mackay Brown…

Scotiana Posted on October 17, 2021 by MAJAApril 9, 2022

Born on 17 October 1921, in Stromness, Orkney, George Mackay Brown,  “The Bard of Orkney” would be a hundred years old today. We would like to join his many fans all over the world to celebrate this anniversary and pay homage to the great Scottish poet. As one of the leading Scottish poets and authors of the 20th century GMB … Continue reading →

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