DESCRIPTION
The Rev D Norman Maclean founded Colinton Parish Church Literary Society (the ‘Lit’) in October 1903 with three members of the congregation. They met in a wood and corrugated building in Dreghorn Loan, known as the Old Tin Hall.
For over 100 years our programmes have covered both literary topics and those of general interest which have been attractive across the entire community from whom our membership is drawn.
The‘Lit’ has hosted many eminent academics, authors, artists and musicians. In 1911, Sir Ernest Shackleton gave a lecture entitled ‘Furthest South’ and In 2011, Ian Rankin let us into his secrets of crime writing.
Our programmes are based on suggestions made by the members themselves and proposals for future talks may be handed in to the Secretary at any time.
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