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Young Scots Writer o the Year Award 2026
Oor Young Scots Writer o the Year Award is noo closed
About the award
Are ye somebody wi stories tae share? Or a teacher wirkin wi young scrievers we should ken aboot? We're luikin for oor next Scots writer o the year.
Stories, poems, spikken wird bitties, comics, videos or ither kinds o scrievin – we want tae see it aw, sae lang as it's in Scots and unner 2500 wirds or up tae ten meenits.
Oor winner will be gien their award and a £100 token at a byordinar ceremony at Discovery Point Dundee on Setturday 19 September 2026. They'll hae the chance tae be gien their prize on stage and either read their wark or hae it read oot for them – but anely if they want tae!
Luikin for inspiration? Check oot the Young Scots Writer o the Year 2025 winner and read the winnin story.
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About the award
Are you someone with stories to share? Or a teacher working with young writers we should know about? We're looking for our next Scots writer of the year.
Stories, poems, spoken word pieces, comics, videos or other pieces of writing – we want to see it all, as long as it's in Scots and under 2500 words or up to ten minutes.
Our winner will receive their award and a £100 token at a special ceremony at Discovery Point Dundee on Saturday 19 September 2026. They'll have the chance to receive their prize on stage and either read their work or have it read for them – but only if they want to!
Looking for inspiration? Check out the Young Scots Writer o the Year 2025 winner and read the winning story.
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Check out our book lists, resources, author events and more on our Scots page.
Young Scots Writer o the Year Award is run in partnership with Hands Up for Trad, Scots Hoose Yaldi, Education Scotland and Scottish Government.
