WayWORD empowers young people to produce a cross-arts literary festival in Aberdeen.
Celebrating new work and ideas, amplifying diverse voices and breaking down barriers to culture in our community, WayWORD is part of the WORD Centre for Creative Writing at the University of Aberdeen.
Spring Programme 2026:
Publishing in Scotland Today
2.00–3.30pm, Tuesday 12 May 2026 – Sir Duncan Rice Library
Tapsalteerie Poetry Showcase: Sarah Stewart and Stewart Sanderson
6.00–7.00pm, Tuesday 12 May 2026 – Sir Duncan Rice Library
Ekphrastic Poetry Workshop with Stewart Sanderson
10.30–12.00 noon, Wednesday 13 May 2026 – Sir Duncan Rice Library
Women in Nature: Karen Lloyd and We Are Nature Collective
11.30–12.30pm, Sunday 17 May 2026 – Cowdray Hall (Aberdeen Art Gallery)
Douglas Stuart: John of John Book Launch
2.00–3.00pm, Sunday 17 May 2026 – Cowdray Hall (Aberdeen Art Gallery)
Geothermal Soundwalk
2.00–4.00pm, Friday 22 May 2026 – Science Teaching Hub
Our next festival will take place 3-11 October 2026, plus additional events throughout the year. Keep up to date by joining our mailing list:
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