Literature features

Literature is one of Scotland’s principal national assets. Literature helps people develop the essential skills of literacy, articulacy, independence of thought and enterprise. It is also the carrier of our different languages.

Literary activities

Scotland’s children vote for their favourite books Thousands of Scotland’s children and young people have cast their votes in the Royal Mail Awards for Scottish Children’s Books, selecting books in three age-group categories. ..… read more

Two gentlemen of Verona A Veronese street games festival has recognised the work of Iain M. Banks and Ewan Morrison, whose work uses the theme of games to explore identities..… read more

Writer David Malouf to be second Muriel Spark International Fellow Internationally renowned Australian writer David Malouf has accepted the Scottish Arts Council’s invitation to visit Scotland this Autumn as the second Muriel Spark International Fellow..… read more

People of Scotland invited to share their life stories? The Scottish Book Trust and BBC Radio Scotland launched a new story writing campaign last month supported by funding from the Scottish Arts Council’s National Lottery fund.… read more

Is there a writer in the house? The Scottish Arts Council supports writer-in-residence posts at locations throughout Scotland. Find out more about what they do and where they work… read more

A book, a poem and a short story

Each month we feature a poem of the month, with information on the poet and their inspiration behind writing the poem.  We also feature a short story every three months. Click on the the image or hyperlink to read the feature.

The Story of the Scotland National Team A new sports book for children

Counting A poem by Catriona Malan

Polar Bears A short story by Carol Anderson