A POPULAR Scottish festival has been cancelled for 2024 ...
Former first minister Nicola Sturgeon chairs an event with comedian Janey Godley at the Aye Write book festival at the Royal Concert Hall, GlasgowThe Aye Write book festival, which has been held in Glasgow since launching in 2005, has been called off this year due to a lack of funding from Creative Scotland.reported that Aye Write had applied for a £77,500 grant from the industry body – but a rejection meant it had to be called off.
"Their delivery is dependent on securing external funding and while bids for funding support continue to exceed monies available, especially during the current difficult economic climate, some events will inevitably miss out. “The National Lottery open fund for organisations remains available to Aye Write to apply for further funding, and we welcome future applications.