RIP Tony Harrison. V stands as one of the great poems of the modern canon.

Building #11 is Fairmont Golden Prague. Opened in 1974 the former Intercontinental hotel was the first international five star hotel in old Czechoslovakia. It reopened this year as the Fairmont Golden Prague after undergoing a major overhaul.

Building #10 is The Urology Clinic of the General University Hospital. Completed in 1976, it sits in the extended grounds of the hospital amongst buildings of a far more classical style and vintage.

Building #9 is the Central Dispatch Office of the Prague Public Transit Company. Completed in 1978, it is the control centre for Prague’s mammoth interlinking public transport system (imagine having one of those).

Building #8 is Koospol / The Cube. Designed by Czech architects but completed in 1977 by an Austrian company (rare for the era) it is one of the most striking examples of pure brutalism in the city.

Building #7 is the wonderful Teplotechna Building. Completed in 1984, it hosted the admin offices of the Teplotechna company and is now mixed use - including a lovely Italian on the ground floor where I had lunch.

Building #6 is the iconic Žižkov TV Tower. A divisive figure standing imperious over the city, the tower was completed in 1992 and is 709 feet high. David Černý‘s baby sculptures were added later in 2000, a creepy addendum apparently beloved by the locals.

Building #5 is Mama Shelter, formerly the Park Hotel. The first luxury communist-era accommodation in the city when it opened in 1967, the hotel has undergone a significant rebrand and become a cool, ‘offbeat’ lifestyle abode with lots of clashing patterns and arcade machines.

Building #4 is the Hotel Pyramida, a building that opened in 1987 as the central recreation house of the revolutionary trade movement - a communist era retreat for union officials.

Building #3 is CAMP (Centrum architektury a městského plánování). This is the third building in a row I’ve visited by Karel Prager - the godfather of Czech brutalism - and he found his way into my words as I sat writing in the courtyard.

Building #2 is the former state bank of Czechoslovakia. The tiles really reminded me of Cumbernauld town centre! I can see why it’s divisive in the neighbourhood as its building was the start of a regeneration that never came, leaving it somewhat incongruous with its surroundings.

If you’re not a fan of architecture or poetry then this account won’t be for you over the next couple of months... I’m in Prague undertaking my UNESCO city of literature residency, creating new work inspired by the city’s brutalist buildings and their social history.

Tonight is the night. Mischief Makar at Eastwood Park Theatre, South Glasgow. Come join me for a night of poetry and comedy with special guest Ross McWhinnie. Final tickets are on sale now, link in the bio.

Very excited for Saturday’s show at Eastwood Park Theatre. It’s a big venue so I’d appreciate your help filling it up with some Southside culture seekers. Poetry, comedy and a good night out. I’ll see you there.

The promo never stops. Next Saturday I’m at Eastwood Park Theatre performing my show Mischief Makar. I’d love if you could join me for a night of poetry in a beautiful venue.

At the end of the month I'll be bringing Mischief Makar to Glasgow's deep south (Giffnock) for one night only at the Eastwood Park Theatre. This is your last chance to see this crowd pleasing mix of spoken word, theatre and comedy. Featuring support from the brilliant Ross McWhinnie. On sale now!

Mischief Makar is back for one last hurrah. End of the month at Eastwood Park Theatre. Check the usual place for info. Would be amazing to see some friendly faces in the crowd.

I had such an amazing day facilitating a writing workshop for @handsupproject.bsky.social and Creative Stirling centred around the poems from the fantastic Moon Tell Me Truth exhibition 🌙

Edinburgh? Never heard of her. The final Mischief Makar show takes place at Eastwood Park Theatre in Glasgow’s leafy south side on the 30th Aug. The last chance to see this show’s deft combination of spoken word and comedy in action.

It’s almost fringe time. I won’t be there in person this year but my words will! Wee Man by @barrowlandballet.bsky.social runs 5th-17th August at Assembly Dance Base. Tickets on sale now, some dates already sold out.

Buzzing to have my new play Gravity as part of the Autumn season at the iconic @playpiepint.bsky.social. It’s on Nov 10th-15th and I can’t wait to share it with you all.

#ScottishPoetryEvents MARGINALIA Tonight! Wed 9th July. 7pm Doors. 8pm Start The Stand, Glasgow 💥 Iona Lee 💥 Alan Bissett 💥 Christopher Macarthur-Boyd 💥 Carrie Marshall

We are mere days away from the return of Marginalia at The Stand. Scotland’s boutique cultural showcase, the perfect midweek night out. 🎟️ in the bio 👆

Marginalia is next week! Our beautiful boutique of culture comes alive again at The Stand on Wednesday night. Come join us for the perfect midweek night out.

One week until Marginalia at The Stand, Glasgow. ⏳🍻

Pre-workshop fit check.

Marginalia is nearly here so I thought I’d chat about how excited we are to have this amazing line-up and how lucky you are to catch all these artists in the one place.

Last time round at Marginalia we had big laughs and big feelings. Poetry, comedy, politics and a crowd that loved every minute. Our next show is 9th July at The Stand - we’ll have sets from Christopher MacArthur-Boyd, Iona Lee, Carrie Marshall and Alan Bissett - don’t miss out on this one.

We’ve got an absolutely stunning line-up for the next edition of Marginalia. Comedy from @macarthurboyd.bsky.social, poetry from Iona Lee, performance from Alan Bissett and the wonderful Carrie Marshall discussing her new book. 9th July at @standcomedyclub.bsky.social Glasgow. 🎟️ On sale now!

These people have to account for the deep hatred and revulsion they feel when watching others act out of sincerity, courage and compassion. It threatens and bewilders them, so they must explain it away as something they recognise and understand: moral vapidity and self-absorption

The Speakeasy opens its door this evening. A night of art and culture in the heart of Stirling. Last tickets available.

The Makar effect in full-force. New direct route for Londoners to come hear my poems. www.stirling.gov.uk/news/announc...

Pure Concrete was released 5 years ago today!

Next Saturday Mischief Makar comes to Paisley. A poetic night out of spoken word and comedy, it’s a show that will leave you laughing and gasping (in a good way). If you’ve not caught it yet then this is your chance. Come join me for one of the show’s final performances ❤️

Buzzing to introduce everyone to my new venture in collaboration with the brilliant Creative Stirling - Speakeasy Stirling! A night of live art in a secret speakeasy club right in the centre of town. Think intimate performances, chilled vibes and DJs spinning tunes til late.

Next week I'll be returning to my old uni as the Stirling Makar. Can't wait to bring beautiful pals @hannahlavery.bsky.social, Alan Bissett and Jane Borges to join me on this auspicious occasion. Tickets are free but I don't know if they get you into the union afterwards.

Evening with Makar & Friends 15 May, @stir.ac.uk – free Join Stirling Makar @kevinpgilday.bsky.social plus guests Alan Bissett, @hannahlavery.bsky.social & Jane Borges for a very lively evening of spoken word performance & conversation www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/evening-wi...

Had a great time being on the panel for the first ep of Beyond the Cringe. Brilliant chats with some fantastic folk. Listen now at all the usual places.

Serious train face en route to Aberdeen for tonight’s show. Still some tickets left if you’d like to join me for an evening of Mischief Maker.

People of Aberdeen! I'm bringing my spoken word/comedy show Mischief Makar up your way on Wednesday night. I'll be in the Studio at the Music Hall, a beautiful venue perfect for spoken word. Not only that but I'll have the iconic Jo Gilbert joining me to open the show.

Tonight! I'm all promo'd out. Basically if you're in Glasgow and want a class midweek night out (after a couple of pints in the sun) then come along to The Stand and join us...

Can't believe this is tomorrow night! A showcase of Scottish culture featuring @hannahlavery.bsky.social @mhairiblack.bsky.social @callummcsorley.bsky.social and @stuartmcpherson.bsky.social - a bill of legends. Curated and hosted by myself and Nasim Rebecca Asl.

The inaugural Marginalia is next week at The Stand (Glasgow) and we’ve got a dream line-up of second chances for you! Missed Mhairi Black’s sold out shows at Oran Mor? Catch her at Marginalia. Missed Stuart McPherson’s sold out shows at The Stand? Catch him at Marginalia.

MARGINALIA 2 April, Glasgow – £10–£12 Featuring poetry from @hannahlavery.bsky.social, comedy from @stuartmcpherson.bsky.social, tales of Westminster from Mhairi Black, & author @callummcsorley.bsky.social reading from his latest novel, PAPERBOY www.thestand.co.uk/performance/...

I've not quite built up a following on here so any shares are welcome. I'm hosting Marginalia, a showcase of Scottish culture next week at The Stand. Poetry, comedy, literature and politics - the perfect night out. Tickets are doing well but I'd love to get the word out to as many folk as possible!

This Thursday at The Old Hairdressers! Double headline gig featuring Mima Merrow (w/ full band of legends) and Kevin P. Gilday & The Glasgow Cross. A night of spellbinding music from two of the country’s most unique voices.

Chaotic rehearsal room promo! Come join us at The Old Hairdressers on the 6th March for a night of brilliant new music from two overly earnest songwriters and their long suffering bands. Tix below.

Mischief Makar is hitting the road again this year. First handful of dates confirmed and on sale now. See you out there.

Meet the Makar 20 Feb, Stirling – free Meet the new Stirling Makar @kevinpgilday.bsky.social – Kevin is an award-winning poet, a BBC Writersroom Scottish Voice, a UNESCO City of Literature Resident Writer, & one of the Saltire Society’s ‘40 under 40’ www.whatsonstirling.co.uk/event/149209...

My first official event as Stirling Makar takes place this Thursday. Join us at the Central Library and prepare to Meet the Makar - a quick jaunt through my back catalogue (including the debut of my first Stirling commission) followed by an audience Q&A.