Projects archive

As one of Scotland's principal assets, literature is a key component in cultural life in Scotland. Many of our writers are known around the world and people throughout Scotland are exposed to literature every day.

Literature carries our different languages. It helps people develop literacy and articulacy skills and will help every Scot to live, work, reflect and communicate in the 21st century.

We fund a number of organisations and individuals who work to promote literature through exciting projects and real commitment.

Browse through these interesting profiles of literature organisations and stories to get a taste of the exciting work happening throughout Scotland.

To view current projects - go to our Projects section.

Scottish International Storytelling Festival 07 Come and celebrate the ancient art of Storytelling

Wigtown Book Festival 2007 Celebrate the written word at Scotland's Booktown, 28 September - 7 October.

Old Town Festival The Scottish Storytelling Centre's celebration of Edinburgh's historic Old Town.

Wigtown Spring Festival Escape to Scotland's National Book Town on 5 & 6 May 2007.

Word 07 Aberdeen's annual festival, taking place from 11 - 13 May 2007

Ceilidh Culture 2007 Edinburgh's annual showcase of traditional arts.

Stanza 2007 Scotland's poetry festival celebrates its tenth birthday. From 14 - 18 March 2007.

Aberdeen Storytelling and Theatre Festival 2007 The biggest festival of its kind in Scotland kicks off on 12 February until 28 March.

World Book Day 2007 Celebrate World Book Day on Thursday 1 March.

East Renfrewshire Storytelling Festival 2007 Taking place from 6 February to 4 March 2007.

Aye Write! 2007 Glasgow's annual book festival - taking place from 16 - 25 February.

Winter Words Festival 2007 At Pitlochry Festival Theatre from 25 - 28 January 2007

Muriel Spark International Fellowship Margaret Atwood's month-long visit to Scotland as the first Muriel Spark Fellow

The Saltire Society Book of the Year Awards A celebration of twenty five years of literature

National Poetry Day 2006 Annual celebration which took place on Thursday 5 October

17th International Scottish International Storytelling Festival 25 October - 5 November 2007, including National Tell a Story Day

Re-launch of the Scots Language Centre The Scots Language Resource Centre relaunched as the Scots Language Centre on 1 October

Wigtown Book Festival 2006 Wigtown's annual book festival, which took place this year from 22 September until 1 October

Scottish Arts Council Book of the Year Awards Annual award, presented this year at the Edinburgh International Book Festival

Edinburgh International Book Festival opening weekend The world's biggest book festival opened its doors on Saturday 12 August

Playwrights' Studio Scotland A national organisation which directly engages the public of Scotland with new playwriting

Quick Reads A new initiative for reluctant or emergent adult readers

Scottish Storytelling Centre The world's first purpose-built centre for storytelling

The Royal Mail Book Awards The announcement of the nine shortlisted titles for the Royal Mail Awards for Scottish Children's Books

Booked! - the West Dunbartonshire Literature Festival Held in June 2006

Borders Book Festival The third Borders Book Festival, held in Melrose in June

Word 06 Aberdeen's annual writers' festival

BRAW - Books, Reading and Writing

StAnza Scotland's only regular festival which is dedicated entirely to poetry.

Ceilidh Culture 2006 Edinburgh's annual showcase of traditional arts.

East Renfrewshire Storytelling Festival 2006 Celebrating the art of storytelling and the importance of oral communication.

World Book Day 2006 The UK and Ireland's biggest annual event celebrating books and reading.

Winter Words 2006 Visit the workshops and book fair and meet a host of literary stars.

The Whitbread Awards 2006 Ali Smith wins the Whitbread Novel of the Year Award.

Short stories and parliament Anne Donovan's new short story, 'But'.

Literature in Learning Exploring the creative use of language in the classroom.

Dumfries and Galloway Virtual Writer in Residence Innovative computer based project.

Scottish Language Dictionaries Profile of SLD's work on the Scot's language.

National Poetry Day 2005 Read about the twelfth National Poetry Day and the events taking place around the country

Scottish International Storytelling Festival Read about this year's Storytelling Festival and National Tell a Story Day.

National Share a Story Month 2005 This year's theme is 'Windows on the World'.

Wigtown Book Festival 2005 Read about Wigtown's annual book festival which takes place this month.

Best Scottish Book The announcement of the Best Scottish Book of All Time to be made on 27 August at the 2005 Book Festival.

Man Booker International Prize 2005 Read about the inaugural Man Booker International Prize

Scottish Arts Council Book Awards 2005 Read about the shortlist, ceremonies and winners.

literaturetraining For information and advice on professional development for the literature sector.

Edinburgh International Book Festival 2005 Read about last month's highly successful annual book festival.

Moving Words - teaching creative writing in schools

Word 05 What's on at this year's popular literary event.

Wigtown Book Fair 2005 Lively entertainment and events at Wigtown.

Ceilidh Culture 2005 festival Celebrating traditional arts in Edinburgh.

World Book Day 2005 World wide celebration of books and reading.

StAnza Scottish and international poetry event.

The Aberdeen Storytelling and Theatre Festival Storytelling and arts events for all.

Aye Write! - Glasgow's first major book festival Glasgow's first major book festival.

Storytelling fellowships Margot Henderson and Cathy Low.

Scottish Book Trust A profile.

Writer's residency at the Scottish Parliament

The Scottish Poetry Library  A profile.

The Scottish Publishers Association A profile.

Edinburgh International Book Festival 21st Birthday celebrations.

The Scots Language Resource Centre - a profile Promoting the Scots language.

Moniack Mhor – a profile Scotland's dedicated creative writing centre.

Ceilidh Culture  Featuring the Scottish Storytelling network's events.

Burns Night A night of traditional celebrations.