Visitors across the world have gathered in St Andrews for Scotland’s international poetry festival.
StAnza began at the Byre Theatre on Wednesday night, and more than 90 writers, artists, film-makers and performers will entertain at 80 events over the five days of the extravaganza.
Among those taking part are Douglas Dunn, Ciaran Carson, Selima Hill, Paul Farley, Julia Donaldson, Philip Gross, Marilyn Hacker and Bob Holman.
International names on the bill include Yang Lian of China, Germany’s Durs Grunbein, and poets from Italy, Georgia and Iraq, among other countries.
Last night saw a concert of poetry-inspired music with the Scottish Chamber Orchestra and mezzo-soprano Karen Cargill.
