This is similar to other Scottish writers such as poets Edwin Morgan and Liz Lochhead, and playwright Ena Lamont Stewart, who have also sought to capture the idiosyncrasies of Scottish dialogue in ...

Bestselling Scottish crime writer Denzil Meyrick has died at the age of 59. The former police officer is best known for his series of 11 books about DCI Jim Daley, set in the fictional Scottish ...

He was also taught by Scots at school, reading the works of many iconic Scottish writers. He would later gift his wife a book by Burns with the inscription: "Tae the bonniest lass". When at ...

A HELENSBURGH-based writer has been named one of 12 recipients of a prestigious award. Jac McGill, a primary school teacher and children's coach, was selected for the Scottish Book Trust’s 2025 New ...

The Scottish Book Trust has announced its recipients of the 2025 New Writers Award. Each of the 12 writers will receive a £2,500 cash prize as well as receiving invaluable mentorship from ...

The festival will include events featuring writers including Scotland's Makar, Pàdraig MacAoidh, Scottish Traditional Music Hall of Fame 2024 inductee Anne Martin andDonald Meek Award winner Joni ...