TheEdinburghBookshopOct 2, 2024

Congratulations to Michael Pedersen on taking over from Hannah Lavery as the #Makar for our beautiful city, which is built as much on words as it is upon stone.

https://theedinburghreporter.co.uk/2024/10/new-makar-officially-welcomed-with-civic-reception/

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New Makar officially welcomed with civic reception

On Tuesday evening a reception was held at the City Chambers to officially welcome the City of Edinburgh’s new Makar, Michael Pedersen. It was also an occasion to bid farewell to the outgoing Makar, Hannah Lavery, whose tenure now comes to an end – and to listen to some poetry from both. Michael Pedersen the […]

The Edinburgh Reporter
shipDec 1, 2022
#poetry night with #MichaelPedersen and #HollieMcnish, presented by #HarriHertell. 
Show threadThe Paperback PsychologistNov 20, 2022

Something we don’t talk enough about as men. Reading it makes you want to embrace your friendships, to appreciate those still in your life and remember those you’ve sadly lost. Another excellent book to fly in the face of toxic masculinity.

Today is Scott’s birthday so let’s play his music loud.

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The Paperback PsychologistNov 20, 2022

This week I finished Boy Friends by Michael Pedersen. A stunningly beautiful exploration of friendship and grief. Both fragile and funny, it is an incredible celebration of the life of Scott Hutchison and of male friendships in general.

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