The Alasdair Gray Archive
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Scottish Charity SC052417 caring for Gray’s studio & visual/literary material. Education & New Commissions. Inclusive Community. Custodian sorchadallas.bsky.social
HAPPY NEW YEAR! ✨🎉
As we step into 2026, we’re sending our very best wishes to you all. Thank you for being part of our community and for your continued support. Here’s to another year of ideas, imagination, and sharing the legacy of Alasdair Gray.
January 1, 2026 at 10:31 AM
HAPPY NEW YEAR! ✨🎉
As we step into 2026, we’re sending our very best wishes to you all. Thank you for being part of our community and for your continued support. Here’s to another year of ideas, imagination, and sharing the legacy of Alasdair Gray.
Happy Hogmanay! ✨
Today is also Jeff Torrington’s birthday(1935–2008), the Glaswegian author of Swing Hammer Swing!, a landmark novel & winner of the 1992 Whitbread Book of the Year. His friends included Gray & @aowensarchive.bsky.social seen here in The Kelvingrove Eight © Calum Colvin
Today is also Jeff Torrington’s birthday(1935–2008), the Glaswegian author of Swing Hammer Swing!, a landmark novel & winner of the 1992 Whitbread Book of the Year. His friends included Gray & @aowensarchive.bsky.social seen here in The Kelvingrove Eight © Calum Colvin
December 31, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Happy Hogmanay! ✨
Today is also Jeff Torrington’s birthday(1935–2008), the Glaswegian author of Swing Hammer Swing!, a landmark novel & winner of the 1992 Whitbread Book of the Year. His friends included Gray & @aowensarchive.bsky.social seen here in The Kelvingrove Eight © Calum Colvin
Today is also Jeff Torrington’s birthday(1935–2008), the Glaswegian author of Swing Hammer Swing!, a landmark novel & winner of the 1992 Whitbread Book of the Year. His friends included Gray & @aowensarchive.bsky.social seen here in The Kelvingrove Eight © Calum Colvin
On this day in 2019, we lost Alasdair Gray, who passed away at the Royal Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Glasgow. A writer & artist whose work left a lasting mark on Scottish culture, Gray’s voice, imagination, and vision continue to resonate through his novels, essays, and artwork.
December 29, 2025 at 9:53 AM
On this day in 2019, we lost Alasdair Gray, who passed away at the Royal Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Glasgow. A writer & artist whose work left a lasting mark on Scottish culture, Gray’s voice, imagination, and vision continue to resonate through his novels, essays, and artwork.
Born in Riddrie on this day in December 1934, Alasdair Gray became one of Scotland’s most visionary writers and artists, his words and images continue to shape our civic life. We honour his enduring legacy & are proud to continue to champion his legacy and creative spirit ❤️
December 28, 2025 at 9:09 AM
Born in Riddrie on this day in December 1934, Alasdair Gray became one of Scotland’s most visionary writers and artists, his words and images continue to shape our civic life. We honour his enduring legacy & are proud to continue to champion his legacy and creative spirit ❤️
Happy Birthday to the brilliant Liz Lochhead 🎉📚
One of Scotland’s most influential poets and playwrights—and a former Makar—Liz Lochhead’s work has powerfully explored Scottish identity, gender, and language.
One of Scotland’s most influential poets and playwrights—and a former Makar—Liz Lochhead’s work has powerfully explored Scottish identity, gender, and language.
December 26, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Happy Birthday to the brilliant Liz Lochhead 🎉📚
One of Scotland’s most influential poets and playwrights—and a former Makar—Liz Lochhead’s work has powerfully explored Scottish identity, gender, and language.
One of Scotland’s most influential poets and playwrights—and a former Makar—Liz Lochhead’s work has powerfully explored Scottish identity, gender, and language.
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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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.
#alasdairgray
#thealasdairgrayarchive
December 25, 2025 at 9:16 AM
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.
#alasdairgray
#thealasdairgrayarchive
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.
#alasdairgray
#thealasdairgrayarchive
Final part of Christmas on a Shoestring—budget-friendly gifts inspired by Shoestring Gourmet (1986). Alasdair gifted many portraits; sometimes drawn in books, on receipts & napkins if folk bumped into him in a pub or cafe. Would make a lovely gift for someone you care about ❤️
December 23, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Final part of Christmas on a Shoestring—budget-friendly gifts inspired by Shoestring Gourmet (1986). Alasdair gifted many portraits; sometimes drawn in books, on receipts & napkins if folk bumped into him in a pub or cafe. Would make a lovely gift for someone you care about ❤️
Welcome back to Christmas on a Shoestring: budget-friendly festive gifts inspired by Alasdair’s thrifty approach to making. Collect shells or driftwood on walks with loved ones and inscribe them for a special, inexpensive gift as seen here in items at the archive ❤️
December 22, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Welcome back to Christmas on a Shoestring: budget-friendly festive gifts inspired by Alasdair’s thrifty approach to making. Collect shells or driftwood on walks with loved ones and inscribe them for a special, inexpensive gift as seen here in items at the archive ❤️
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She’d forgive you! It’s Agnes Owens’ centenary in May 2026 and there’s going to be reissues of her Collected Stories and her o/p Collected Novellas. Her archive has also now found a home at the Alasdair Gray archive in Glasgow
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December 22, 2025 at 7:08 AM
She’d forgive you! It’s Agnes Owens’ centenary in May 2026 and there’s going to be reissues of her Collected Stories and her o/p Collected Novellas. Her archive has also now found a home at the Alasdair Gray archive in Glasgow
@agrayarchive.bsky.social
@aowensarchive.bsky.social
@agrayarchive.bsky.social
@aowensarchive.bsky.social
Thanks to the supremely talented comedian Christopher Macarthur-Boyd for agreeing to be our new Aoife Cawley scarf model! First batch has sold out but pre orders open for new run via link in bio ☝️
December 21, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Thanks to the supremely talented comedian Christopher Macarthur-Boyd for agreeing to be our new Aoife Cawley scarf model! First batch has sold out but pre orders open for new run via link in bio ☝️
Our January tours of AGA and @aowensarchive.bsky.social are now available to book via Eventbrite!
December 21, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Our January tours of AGA and @aowensarchive.bsky.social are now available to book via Eventbrite!
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Come visit the AOA and @agrayarchive.bsky.social with Custodian @sorchadallas.bsky.social in January- free tours via booking link here 👉🏽 tr.ee/ISRtuJY_T0
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December 21, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Come visit the AOA and @agrayarchive.bsky.social with Custodian @sorchadallas.bsky.social in January- free tours via booking link here 👉🏽 tr.ee/ISRtuJY_T0
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The Agnes Owens Archive opens January 2026, celebrating one of Scotland’s most distinctive literary voices. Marking her centenary, a programme of events and free guided tours will be announced soon. #AgnesOwens
December 20, 2025 at 11:28 AM
The Agnes Owens Archive opens January 2026, celebrating one of Scotland’s most distinctive literary voices. Marking her centenary, a programme of events and free guided tours will be announced soon. #AgnesOwens
🔥 2026 Residencies 🔥 @kirstininnes.bsky.social & @heatherparry.bsky.social named Writers-in-Residence at the Alasdair Gray & @aowensarchive.bsky.social Chosen from 130+ applicants, they’ll spend 8 months creating new work inspired by overlooked voices, supported by @creativescots.bsky.social
December 19, 2025 at 6:53 AM
🔥 2026 Residencies 🔥 @kirstininnes.bsky.social & @heatherparry.bsky.social named Writers-in-Residence at the Alasdair Gray & @aowensarchive.bsky.social Chosen from 130+ applicants, they’ll spend 8 months creating new work inspired by overlooked voices, supported by @creativescots.bsky.social
Welcome back to Christmas series celebrating gifts and recipes inspired by Alasdair’s thrifty approach to making! Visit us to see handmade Christmas cards he made for loved ones—plus a special card by volunteer Shona McKenzie💚
December 18, 2025 at 7:40 AM
Welcome back to Christmas series celebrating gifts and recipes inspired by Alasdair’s thrifty approach to making! Visit us to see handmade Christmas cards he made for loved ones—plus a special card by volunteer Shona McKenzie💚
We’ve styled our new cushion by Abby Carter on Alasdair’s green chair and we’re a little bit in love with how it looks 💚
December 17, 2025 at 12:35 PM
We’ve styled our new cushion by Abby Carter on Alasdair’s green chair and we’re a little bit in love with how it looks 💚
🎄 Continuing Christmas on a Shoestring
Explore thrifty gifts and recipes inspired by Alasdair Gray’s sustainable approach. Create a heartfelt photo book, like Gray’s “Morag’s Museum,” filled with photos, notes, and memories for a personal gift.
Explore thrifty gifts and recipes inspired by Alasdair Gray’s sustainable approach. Create a heartfelt photo book, like Gray’s “Morag’s Museum,” filled with photos, notes, and memories for a personal gift.
December 17, 2025 at 7:53 AM
🎄 Continuing Christmas on a Shoestring
Explore thrifty gifts and recipes inspired by Alasdair Gray’s sustainable approach. Create a heartfelt photo book, like Gray’s “Morag’s Museum,” filled with photos, notes, and memories for a personal gift.
Explore thrifty gifts and recipes inspired by Alasdair Gray’s sustainable approach. Create a heartfelt photo book, like Gray’s “Morag’s Museum,” filled with photos, notes, and memories for a personal gift.
🎄 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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December 16, 2025 at 6:17 AM
🎄 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! 🎁
#alasdairgray #thealasdairgrayarchive
#alasdairgray #thealasdairgrayarchive
✨ We’re now closed for a festive break! We’ll be back on Thursday 15th January 2026.
There’s still a little time to place orders via our online shop — please order by 17th December for the best chance of Christmas delivery (though delays may occur).
See you in 2026! 🎄✨
There’s still a little time to place orders via our online shop — please order by 17th December for the best chance of Christmas delivery (though delays may occur).
See you in 2026! 🎄✨
December 15, 2025 at 7:24 AM
✨ We’re now closed for a festive break! We’ll be back on Thursday 15th January 2026.
There’s still a little time to place orders via our online shop — please order by 17th December for the best chance of Christmas delivery (though delays may occur).
See you in 2026! 🎄✨
There’s still a little time to place orders via our online shop — please order by 17th December for the best chance of Christmas delivery (though delays may occur).
See you in 2026! 🎄✨
Our final Shoestring Gourmet recipes by Wilma Paterson, 1986, illustrated by Alasdair Gray published by @canongatebooks. After dinner comes pudding—here’s Dolce Salami.
December 14, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Our final Shoestring Gourmet recipes by Wilma Paterson, 1986, illustrated by Alasdair Gray published by @canongatebooks. After dinner comes pudding—here’s Dolce Salami.
🎄 Penultimate post celebrating Shoestring Gourmet by Wilma Paterson, illus. Alasdair Gray @canongate.co.uk, 1986. Today: Tomato Sauce—simple, affordable, delicious. Pls note sauce bathing is not advised! 😉 🍅✨
December 13, 2025 at 9:53 AM
🎄 Penultimate post celebrating Shoestring Gourmet by Wilma Paterson, illus. Alasdair Gray @canongate.co.uk, 1986. Today: Tomato Sauce—simple, affordable, delicious. Pls note sauce bathing is not advised! 😉 🍅✨
Some furry friends are rocking our scarves too! 😍 Meet Rue, volunteer Sophie Neilly’s adorable Jack Russell, showing off her stylish look ❤️
December 12, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Some furry friends are rocking our scarves too! 😍 Meet Rue, volunteer Sophie Neilly’s adorable Jack Russell, showing off her stylish look ❤️
Though at AGA we lean plant-based at Christmas, we loved Gray’s illustration for Wilma Paterson’s rabbit course in Shoestring Gourmet , @canongate.co.uk 1986. On rabbit, she muses: “I don’t know why rabbit is not appreciated in this country — perhaps Beatrix Potter has something to do with it!”
December 12, 2025 at 6:25 AM
Though at AGA we lean plant-based at Christmas, we loved Gray’s illustration for Wilma Paterson’s rabbit course in Shoestring Gourmet , @canongate.co.uk 1986. On rabbit, she muses: “I don’t know why rabbit is not appreciated in this country — perhaps Beatrix Potter has something to do with it!”
✨ Christmas miracle! ✨ Our Aoife Cawley scarves are SOLD OUT and already headed to new homes worldwide! 🌍 Pre-orders open NOW for a new batch, until 10 Jan for Feb 2026 delivery. Thank you all🧣✨ Stickers and more AGA goodies still available- order via our website shop 🎁
December 11, 2025 at 6:12 AM
✨ Christmas miracle! ✨ Our Aoife Cawley scarves are SOLD OUT and already headed to new homes worldwide! 🌍 Pre-orders open NOW for a new batch, until 10 Jan for Feb 2026 delivery. Thank you all🧣✨ Stickers and more AGA goodies still available- order via our website shop 🎁
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
December 10, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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