Airdrie poet Len Pennie wins Scots Language Award for Scots Book of the Year for her debut 'Poyums'

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A word-perfect Airdrie poet scooped a top national accolade for her debut book. Len Pennie's Poyums won the Scots Language Award for Scots Book of the Year.

The brilliant book is a collection of 64 powerful poems - many of which are written in the Scots language.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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