The Story Behind Coorie Doon: A Creative Conversation with Jackie Kay & Jill Calder

📅 Friday 25th July

🕑 2 pm-3 pm

📍 Kirk Hall, Crail

💷 £10 (Adults & older children)

Join Makar Jackie Kay (poet, novelist and playwright) and award-winning artist Jill Calder for a fascinating insight into how Jackie’s deeply personal poem blossomed into a beautifully illustrated book for all ages.

In this special session, you’ll discover:

✧ The creative journey from autobiographical poem to picture book

✧ How words and images weave magic together

✧ Behind-the-scenes stories of this unique artistic collaboration

✧ Why Coorie Doon resonates across generations

Perfect for:

• Literature lovers and art enthusiasts

• Aspiring writers & illustrators

• Families with older children (10+)

• Anyone who cherishes heartfelt storytelling

Tickets £10 – A rare opportunity to hear two masters of their craft in conversation.

"A joyous celebration of collaboration – like watching creativity in flight."