Personal perspectives on Alasdair Gray’s ‘Lanark’
Schedule
Thu Mar 12 2026 at 05:30 pm to 06:30 pm
UTC+00:00Location
National Library of Scotland | Edinburgh, SC
About this Event
How did Alasdair Gray's life become the source material for his iconic novel, ‘Lanark'?
Katrina Rolley, the niece of Alasdair Gray, in conversation with BBC Arts Correspondant Pauline McLean, will offer a unique window into the making of a Scottish classic.Focusing on materials in the National Library’s Alasdair Gray archive, this talk will provide insights into how Alasdair Gray used his own life as source material for his work.
Katrina will also share personal perspectives on her uncle and his iconic novel - including memories of attending the ‘Lanark’ launch party and family versions of some key moments in the story.
About the speaker
Katrina Rolley is a writer and digital creative. She occasionally assisted her uncle and, during the last year of his life, they made a series of recordings together called ‘Alasdair Gray Rereads’. She now runs a collaborative creative project ‘A Gray Space’ inspired by her uncle.
Pauline McLean is BBC Scotland’s arts correspondent. She has covered the Scottish cultural scene for three decades on television, radio and online.
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Where is it happening?
National Library of Scotland, George IV Bridge, Edinburgh, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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