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Scottish Christmas Book Fair

Publishing Scotland will host a Scottish Christmas Book Fair during Book Week Scotland. You have the chance to speak to publishers, meet authors, get your books signed, and enjoy FREE mulled wine and mince pies.

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New Books Scotland

New Books Scotland Autumn/Winter 2025 is our latest catalogue of the finest writing and books being produced by Scottish publishers.

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Books from Scotland

The latest issue 'Celebrate' showcases extracts, reviews and Q&As from books that are perfect for gift giving, excellent for giving you chills up your spine, and ideal for getting into the winter mood.

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Scottish Books Showcase

See photos from the latest Scottish Books Showcase event which took place in Munich, Germany in June 2025.
This visit was a fantastic opportunity for Scottish writers and publishers to network and promote their work overseas.

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Scotland at London 2025

See photos from our time at London Book Fair 2025 on the 'Scotland at London' stand.

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Editing for Better Communications -
Covering topics from structure and style to soundness and sense, this course will help you become a better editor in a communications role for a business or another type of organisation.

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Training in 2025

Click to see all available courses so far in 2025...

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Sustainability in Publishing

Have a look at our Knowledge Bank to find out what the book industry is doing so far to help tackle the climate emergency.

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Our members

Search for publisher and network members, get information on joining, and catch up on member news.

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Scottish Books International

Co-owned by Publishing Scotland, Scottish Books International is dedicated to the international promotion of books, writers, festivals, and organisations. Its Author Travel Fund supports writers who have been invited overseas to promote their work.

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50 Years of Publishing Scotland

2024 marked our 50th anniversary. This online showcase gives a taste of some of our highlights from the past five decades.

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Books From Scotland

Publishing Scotland’s curated online showcase of thousands of Scottish books. Learn more.

30 years of Booksource

Our UK-wide book distribution service based in Glasgow. Learn more.

Scottish Books International

International promotion of Scottish books, writers, festivals, and organisations. Learn more.

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Latest news

Nov 4

Publishing Scotland launch the next round of the 2025/6 Translation Fund

Round TWO of the 2025/26 Translation Fund is now open, with applications accepted until Monday 26 January 2026.

Nov 3

EUP Launches Publishing Traineeship in Partnership with Creative Access

Edinburgh University Press have been awarded a grant from the Mo Siewcharran Fund to launch a publishing traineeship:   Following the success of the EUP Publishing Internship last year, we are pleased to announce that we have partnered with Creative Access to launch a publishing traineeship, kindly supported by the Mo Siewcharran Fund.   In its sev…

Oct 31

Consultation on the future of Creative Scotland’s Open Funds

Creative Scotland has opened a consultation on the future of their Open Funds. The survey should take 15-20 mins to complete and will be open from 30 Oct to 28 Nov.

Oct 27

Scottish Book Trust awarded $10,000 by Library of Congress

The annual awards give funding to initiatives that provide exemplary, innovative and replicable strategies that promote literacy. Scottish Book Trust is one of 24 organisations, and only one of two outside of the United States, to be honoured.

Oct 27

Edinburgh University Press marks best year ever, with sales exceeding £5.1m

Edinburgh University Press released their annual report on 22 October, noting record sales of over £5.1m.

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