Literature projects and articles

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.

Book Awards 2008 Details of shortlisted books for Sundial Scottish Arts Council Book Awards

Jekyll and Hyde The campaign to celebrate the gothic tale by Robert Louis Stevenson.

National Poetry Day 2007 Make your dreams come true on National Poetry Day, Thursday 4 October

StoryLab A new three week celebration of Scotland’s young storytelling and storymaking talent

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