#NW #PoorThings Starring: #EmmaStone #MarkRuffalo #WillemDafoe #RamyYoussef #ChristopherAbbott #SuzyBemba #JerrodCarmichael #KathrynHunter #VickiPepperdine #MargaretQualley Directed By: #YorgosLathimos #AlasdairGray #MovieBuff #MovieNerd #FilmSky
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Lanark, unabridged Also on Gray Day, 25th February, monumental masterpiece Lanark comes to audio totally unabridged. Narrated by Alan Cumming, with contributions from Angus King and archival audio of Alasdair himself. Look out for it. GRAY DAY 2026 and LANARK in AUDIO For its SIXTH YEAR, Gray Day is returning with a celebration of Alasdair Gray live in Glasgow. And, not only that, but on the same day – and for the first time ever – Lanark is being published as an unabridged audiobook. Gray Day, 25th February 2026. Gray Day is returning to the Òran Mór in Glasgow for an evening hosted by Josie Long. There will be contributions from Rachelle Atalla, Alan Bissett and Alan Cumming (by video) as well as five new, specially commissioned animations. Don’t wait: Get your tickets now Thank you. Gray Day c/o The Alasdair Gray Archive and Canongate Books 14 High Street, Edinburgh Scotland
Lanark, unabridged
…on Gray Day, 25th February, monumental masterpiece ’Lanark’ comes to audio totally unabridged. Narrated by Alan Cumming, with contributions from Angus King and archival audio of Alasdair Gray himself.
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🎉 The Alasdair Gray Archive is 6! 🎉
Thanks to everyone who’s supported us since 2020. We’ve grown into a publicly accessible Glasgow resource, cared for by Custodian @sorchadallas.bsky.social. Help us keep growing—donate via the link in our bio.
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Speaking of G. Ross Roy;
The usual high quality scholarly essays, including "On Neglect of Burns by Schools and His Disparagement by Moralists and Whitewashers with Some Critical Remarks" by Alasdair Gray
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This featured an unpublished (at the time) work by Muriel Spark. This was the first and only issue. The design is by Alix Cox - director of Sid and Nancy and a couple of Clash projects
This is copy 1 of a limited print run of 50
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This featured an unpublished (at the time) work by Muriel Spark. This was the first and only issue. The design is by Alix Cox - director of Sid and Nancy and a couple of Clash projects
This is copy 1 of a limited print run of 50
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It was through the Rees/Robertson connection that I was able to acquire the author-corrected proofs and typescript of James Kelman's A Dissafection and The Burn - again, to be discussed at some future point
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Poem: Poor Things contemplatively the book now read besides me lies swirling thoughts in mind paired with a photo of the cover of Alisdair Gray's novel 'Poor Things' with a notepad and pencil on top partly obscuring it, all atop a green bench in James & Ethel Gray Park in Birdhaven Artwork for contemplation only; a low-res copy of the original, unsuitable for commercial use, ©owner This image ©ilinkcs (2025/12)
Books to take time over
Some books are read at speed
some skimmed
and others philosophically
A few
the very few
the very special few
contemplatively
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Another significant #OnThisDay. Less than a mile from our house, actually.
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Merry Christmas from all at The Alasdair Gray Archive!
Wishing you and yours a happy and restful festive break. Thank you for all of your support in 2025 and we are thoroughly looking forward to sharing our 2026 programme with you in the new year.
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🎄 Last orders! 🎄 Today is the final day we can process shop orders for the best chance of Christmas delivery. ⏰ We can’t guarantee dates and seasonal delays may occur, but ordering today gives you the best shot. Thank you & happy festive shopping! 🎁
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Feeling so touched by this beautifully knitted cushion from our talented design assistant, Abby Carter. 💛✨ She turned our logo into a stunning handcrafted piece — a true treasure for our archive. Thank you, Abby! 🧶💫 #alasdairgray
On a thrifty Christmas? Try Sole with White Wine & Shallots from Shoestring Gourmet for your festive menu (Paterson, @canongate.co.uk 1986), plus check out Gray’s fantastic fish illustration. Cooking from our menu? Tag us—we’d love to see! #alasdairgray
Christmas on a Shoestring 🎄✨ Today’s pick from Wilma Paterson’s Shoestring Gourmet (illus. Alasdair Gray, 1986 @canongate.co.uk): Smoked Haddock Soup! A cosy, budget-friendly classic. Trying it? Share your pics with us 📸✨ #alasdairgray
See you at Oran Mor Sun 7 Dec for Mór Festive! 🎁✨ Shop Alasdair Gray titles, AGA merch + our new collab with Aoife Cawley. 11am–3pm. Vendors, family fun, choirs + live music! 🎅🎶 #alasdairgray
Happy St Andrew’s Day! Alasdair championed Scottish independence and believed Scotland could be a nation with a new vision of itself. His 2014 screen print artwork reads: “Is Scotland a Possible Nation? Yes—Make It!” #alasdairgray #standrewsday
On Tuesday, we welcomed 2nd-year Printmaking & Painting students from GSA, led by Cole Collins. ✨ We explored our collection, focusing on the ledger and research, sparking discussion on their own practice. 🏡💛 #alasdairgray #thealasdairgrayarchive #gsafacs
We were delighted to welcome the wonderful Whitehill Former Pupils’ Club! 💛 It means so much to connect with former and new pupils of Gray’s Secondary — here’s to making this an annual get-together! ✨ #alasdairgray #thealasdairgrayarchive
Thrilled to have the brilliant @josielong.bsky.social at the archive today! Exciting collaborations ahead 👀 She’s a trailblazing, multi-award-winning comedian, writer & filmmaker—thanks for visiting, Josie! 💫 #alasdairgray #thealasdairgrayarchive
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No. 52 – 2014: The Alasdair Gray Season, curated by @sorchadallas.bsky.social, brought Glasgow’s largest Gray retrospective to Kelvingrove. That year, Morag, his wife of 23 years, passed away. Of Me and Others was also published. #alasdairgray #thealasdairgrayarchive
📢 Exciting news! Our Custodian, @sorchadallas.bsky.social, has been awarded a British Art Network Connect Bursary 🎉 This August she’ll visit the International Anthony Burgess Foundation to explore the creative ties between Alasdair Gray & Anthony Burgess. #alasdairgray #thealasdairgrayarchive
🎥 Watch The City in Conversation on our YouTube (link in bio)! Introduced by @sorchadallas.bsky.social, chaired by Dr Cole Collins, with Holly Rennie Brown, Bek Ziola & Elouise Blackburn. 🏙️ Last week to visit — Wed–Fri, 10–5pm. #alasdairgray #thealasdairgrayarchive
On Elspeth King by #AlasdairGray, an appreciation.
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🌟 Thrilled to announce our 2026 Creative Commission (with Creative Writing at The Uni of Strathclyde): the brilliant RACHELLE ATALLA! 🎉 The award-winning Scottish–Egyptian author + screenwriter will create new work inspired by Alasdair Gray. More info via our site! #AlasdairGray #RachelleAtalla
Join us for Alasdair & Others, launching with writer Willy Maley in conversation with @rodgeglass.bsky.social at the ARC, University of Glasgow — 18 Nov 2025, 4–6pm. Booking via Eventbrite. #alasdairgray #uofg
“Work as if you live in the early days of a better nation.”
“A nation is shaped by what it imagines itself to be.”
“We are not a small people, but a people made small by those who told us so.”
Alasdair Gray (1934–2019)
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Lovely morning with @canongate.co.uk featuring Sylvie ❤️ It’s always been excellent to collaborate with them on all things Gray related, thanks for visiting ❤️
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