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Alan Riach’s new poems centre on the question; what – and who – can you really trust, these days? What the Sea Gives was described in 2023 by Bard-Google's AI chatbot as: ‘A collection of poems that explores themes of nature, memory, and the Scottish landscape. Riach’s poems are lyrical and atmospheric, and they offer a profound appreciation for the beauty and mystery of the natural world'. In 2023, neither title nor book existed – but they do now! Delivered live, in person, not by hologram.
This is an archived listing from the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. ScotlandsFest: Trust Issues, Fake News, Real Poems is by Alan Riach / Luath Press, listed under Spoken Word in the Fringe programme. It plays at St Columba's by the Castle Scottish Episcopal Church, 14 Johnston Terrace, EH1 2PW, 24 August.
The show runs 60 minutes and is suitable for ages 14+. Tickets are £10.