Makar
A makar in Scottish literature is a poet or bard, often attached to the royal court. The Scots word makar (maker) refers to the craft of poetry (see also for comparison scop).
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Scottish literature - Poet - Bard - Royal court - Scots - Scop
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In modern Scotland, the Makar is appointed by the Scottish Parliament as an equivalent of a poet laureate. Since 2004, the Makar has been Edwin Morgan.
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Scotland - Scottish Parliament - Poet laureate - 2004 - Edwin Morgan
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