Agnes Owens Centenary Celebration – Heritage Festival West Dunbartonshire
Saturday 23 May, 2026 – 10am – 12.30pm
Alexandria Library. Gilmour St, Alexandria G83 0DA
Free – no need to book
Agnes Owens was a celebrated Scottish author who lived in the Vale of Leven and was well known in the community. She was born 100 years ago on the 24th May 1926. The Agnes Owens Archive has been established to keep her memory and work alive.
This will be the beginning of a number of events to highlight Agnes’ work and life. If you have any memories or photos of Agnes please come along and share them! There will be a cup of tea waiting for you.
Alexandria Library is accessible for wheelchair users, with a lift to the second floor and an accessible toilet.
Heritage Festival West Dunbartonshire runs until 31 May. See programme of events.
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