Creative writing in Scots

This resource will support creative writing in Scots in class, with ideas for discussion and getting started. It is also useful for those looking to introduce a history of Scots to pupils, or become more familiar with it themselves.

Included is:

• A brief background to the language, with references to sources for wider reading
• Activities to increase knowledge of Scottish speech beyond the local area and boost familiarity with the literature of a wider range of Scots.

The resource is split into two sections:

• Talking, listening and reading in Scots
• Writing in Scots

The activities are not sequential and can be approached as standalone work. However, it may be useful to begin with a discussion about what contemporary Scots language is and how it has developed.

You can submit any work your students create inspired by this resource in our Scots Young Writer o the Year(this link will open in a new window) competition. Closing date for the competition is Wednesday 21 June 2023.

Find out more about creative writing for schools.