Literature

The Scottish Arts Council is actively involved in developing Scottish literature through its support for writers, writing and the publishing industry across Scotland.

Find out more about the context and priorities for our support of literature in Scotland or download our quick guide - literature (pdf).

A Scots poem and a short story Daith o Saint Andrew - Scots poem by Frances Robson Fuzzy Juice - short story by Laura Hird

A poem and a short story To a young daughter - poem by Kona Macphee Redundant - short story by Katy McAulay

The Lost World - Free copies of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s The Lost World are available in schools, libraries, businesses, cafés, restaurants and bars across Edinburgh and Glasgow… read more

Funds - Find out about literature related funding for individuals and funding for organisations provided by the Scottish Arts Council.

Other opportunities - Read about other opportunities in our literature notices or browse our literature links for useful online resources.