Publishing Scotland

23/06/2026

Publishers!
SCOTLAND’S NATIONAL BOOK AWARDS
Saltire Book Awards
Submissions open for 2026.
The Saltires: Scotland’s National Book Awards 2026 are open for entries for trade fiction, non-fiction and poetry titles published between 1 June 2025 and 31 May 2026 by writers born and/or resident in Scotland. Work by debut writers is invited in each category in addition to general submissions. Deadline 5 July.

We are delighted to announce that The Saltires: Scotland’s National Book Awards 2026 are open for entries for trade fiction, non-fiction and poetry titles published between 1 June 2025 and 31 May 2026 by writers born and/or resident in Scotland. Work by debut writers is invited in each category in...

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