About Scotland's Stories

Scotland's Stories is an annual writing opportunity which encourages people from all over Scotland to share a true short story. Every year, we use a different theme to help people write about their lives, their way.

This year’s theme is Wonder and submissions will open Wednesday 2 September 2026.

Read previous Scotland's Stories submissions

Can't find your story? Find out how we're changing the way we showcase your entries.

Impact

To be able to showcase these wonderful stories and provide a platform for individuals to grow their confidence, fostering their love of reading and writing, is something we value greatly. We are incredibly lucky to receive such great support year on year, with hundreds of entries coming in from the public. The resulting collection of stories pays tribute to the variety and depth of experience of life in Scotland. You can find out more about the impact of Scotland's Stories from a writer who was included in our 2019 collection, Blether.

Read this article, published in 2025, about how a Scotland's Stories submission from our 2017 project Nourish inspired a fundraiser for a foodbank.