Publishing Scotland

02/06/2026

Always a delight when our translation fund supported book post arrives - lovely versions of Maggie O'Farrell's Land from Nijgh & Van Ditmar and Douglas Stuart's John of John from Park Uitgevers -both into Dutch!... thanks to Creative Scotland

01/06/2026

We are pleased to announce the Translation Fund is open for a new round, from 1 June 2026. This fund, supported by Creative Scotland, offers financial support to international publishers seeking to translate Scottish writers.

The fund is now in its eleventh year, and during this time has supported 272 publishers, with titles from Scottish authors going into 42 languages.

Priority is given to the translation of contemporary literature, including fiction, non-fiction, poetry, writing for children and graphic novels. And the assessment criteria include the merit of the work to be translated, the financial need of the publisher, the track record of publisher and translator, and the proposed marketing plan. The panel also look for passion and enthusiasm for the work selected.

It is a highly competitive fund which not only enables Scottish writing to travel into new languages and territories but allows for connections to be made between international publishers, Scottish publishers, agents and writers.

The Publishing Scotland Fellowship, taking place this August, will see 10 Fellows coming to Edinburgh to enjoy a week of business networking and hearing about new Scottish titles with a view to buying rights. These interactions often develop into mutually beneficial publishing deals, translations and long-term professional relationships.

The information on the translation fund and how to apply is here.
https://www.publishingscotland.org/what-we-do/scottish-books-international/translation-fund-2/translation-fund/

07/05/2026

The annual Scottish Book Trade Conference takes place next week, Wednesday 13 May, Edinburgh, and there is still time to get a ticket!
https://www.publishingscotland.org/event/scottish-book-trade-conference-2026/

Organised by Publishing Scotland and The Booksellers Association

Check out the line up of brilliant speakers & sponsors who are supporting our day.

Sponsors: https://www.publishingscotland.org/what-we-do/scottish-book-trade-conference-2026/sponsors/

Speakers: https://www.publishingscotland.org/what-we-do/scottish-book-trade-conference-2026/speakers/

This annual conference is organised by Publishing Scotland and the Booksellers Association. Half day trade fair 12 May, full day conference 13 May.

23/04/2026

23/04/2026

Insider's Choice: New Scottish books to look out for in May from .com

As well as reissues of classic novels by Agnes Owens and Neil Gunn, next month also has several treats in store for fans of Tartan Noir, writes Vikki Reilly

21/04/2026

We are so excited to announce that the brilliant author and poet The brilliant Michael Pedersen will be our first guest author at our Silent Reading Group! 📚 He will be joining us on Monday the 27th at Fruitmarket Gallery for a special reading and signing of his debut novel, Muckle Flugga.

https://www.tickettailor.com/events/publishingscotland/2163942

09/04/2026

We are pleased to announce that bookings are now open for the Scottish Book Trade Conference for 2026, partnering once again with The Booksellers Association. This is the only annual gathering of the Scottish publishing and bookselling industry and we are looking forward to a day of great sessions, networking, and collaboration.

Join us for the day on Wednesday 13th May in Edinburgh, full details here: https://lnkd.in/euR-jUyE

17/03/2026

A fantastic The London Book Fair week on the Scotland stand. Busy days of meetings, lively networking and our annual drinks reception kindly sponsored by Arran Whisky - always a popular one! And Floris Books celebrated their 50th. All go!

12/03/2026

Congratulations to Floris Books celebrating their 50th anniversary with us in London at our drinks reception with Arran Whisky
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24/02/2026

This will be a practical and useful session for helping you to think more about accessibility and inclusivity in your publishing practice.
An online or in-person training afternoon with practical examples and super insightful speakers. Join us in Edinburgh at the lovely Edinburgh Futures Institute, or online, and get yourself up to speed!

Calling all editors, agents and marketers: are you eager to embed EDI into your publishing workflows but not sure how? Don't miss out on our practical (and affordable) training on the 6th of March. This workshop, led by people with relevant experience and examples from the Scottish sector, will cover:

📜 Commissioning: how submissions systems can be reviewed and potentially adjusted to be more inclusive
👯 Author care: how editors and agents can provide the best possible care to all their authors
👓 Specialist reads: the ‘what, when and why’ of sensitivity reads
📕 Language: the benefits of clear language-use guidelines for authors and editors.

https://lnkd.in/eKJmRDK4

Speakers:
Elizabeth Fraser of Edinburgh University Press
Jeda Pearl Lewis of Scottish BIPOC Writers Network
Sally Polson of Floris Books
and Anna Walsh, writer and editor
Facilitated by Abigail McDougall

IN PERSON AND VIRTUAL TICKETS AVAILABLE AT £60
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/publishingscotland/2010612

Improving Editorial Practice: Embedding EDI – Edinburgh Climate Change Institute, Fri 6 Mar 2026 - This three-hour session will explore how to improve your publishing by embedding EDI practices into your workflow through four key areas: CommissioningAuthor careSensitivity readsLanguage choices. Du...