Friendship with Hugh MacDiarmid
Poet involved
What happened
William Soutar developed a significant friendship with fellow poet Hugh MacDiarmid in 1940. This relationship fostered a mutual exchange of ideas and literary influences, as both poets shared a commitment to the Scots language and culture while living in Scotland.
Literary impact
The friendship with MacDiarmid encouraged Soutar to further explore the Scots dialect in his poetry. Their discussions on language and identity deepened Soutar's understanding of his own work and inspired him to continue advocating for the preservation of Scottish literary heritage.
Source: Wikipedia
