MONIACK MHOR, Scotland's Creative Writing Centre, Inverness
Moniack Mhor is built on the site of an ancient baron's house, surrounded by fields rich in the remains of Bronze Age Civilizations, the centre once served as a croft. It was restored in 1992 and was supported by funds raised through a twenty-four hour poetry recital staged by twenty-four poets and one hundred and thirty-five lay reciters. In 1993, Kit and Sophia Fraser opened the doors to it's first course in partnership with Arvon.
2015 heralded the official beginning of Moniack Mhor as an independent writing centre thanks to the support of Creative Scotland. Their programme offers a range of creative writing courses aimed to support writers working at all levels, from those who have never written to those who are fine tuning.
It provides increased support and opportunities in the form of retreats, events with industry professionals, awards and fellowships. They continue to offer grants on their open programme.
They have a new Straw Bale Studio providing space for workshops, tutorials and quiet writing. Their developing garden offers access to the panoramic natural surroundings of the centre and include a dry stone storytelling circle, complete with fire pit for the sharing of tales under a starlit sky.
The 2017 programme is released on 21st November. To hear about 2017 courses, two weeks before everyone else, join the Literary Collective Friends Scheme, or you can sign up for the mailing list.
Prices for the three and five day courses and retreats start from £325 (single person), and rise accordingly. Grants are available to help with the fees.
The centre at Inverness is within reach of national, international air, rail and bus links.
Contact Details: TEL: 01463-741675 or e-mail moniackmhor.org.uk
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