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Publishing Scotland Translation Fund- Applications now open

The purpose of the fund is to support publishers based outside the UK with the payment of translation fees to translate Scottish writers.
Submission Deadline: FRIDAY 28 AUGUST 2026.
You can find the application form here.

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Books from Scotland

The latest issue 'All In' showcases extracts, reviews and Q&As from a fabulous mix of books being released in the second quarter of 2026 - including classic fiction, cracking crime fiction, children's adventures, poetry, and non-fiction on music, nature, desire and landscape. Find out for yourselves - Go All In!

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Silent Reading Group

We're hosting a series of monthly Silent Reading Group events at Edinburgh's Fruitmarket on the last Monday of every month in 2026! We’ll provide solid reading time, a chance to chat and network with fellow readers, and a free drink with every ticket. Get your tickets now!

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New Books Scotland

New Books Scotland Spring/Summer 2026 is our latest catalogue of the finest writing and books being produced by Scottish publishers.

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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 2026

Click to see all available courses so far in 2026...

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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.

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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Jun 17

Green Book Alliance launches Book Carbon Calculator for Publishers

The Green Book Alliance has launched a new book carbon calculator for publishers. Publishing Scotland is one of the sponsors and we are pleased that this tool, which was originally built in excel by Canadian publishers ECW Press and New Society Publishers, is now freely available online. Publishing Scotland will be participating in the GBA’s working group, s…

Jun 12

Floris Books’ Fidan Meikle wins 2026 Jhalak Children’s & Young Adult Prize

Fidan Meikle has been named the winner of the 2026 Jhalak Children’s & Young Adult Prize for her middle-grade novel, My Name is Samim, published by the Edinburgh-based publisher Floris Books.  The winners of the 2026 Jhalak Prizes were announced at a ceremony in London on Wednesday evening. The awards, which recognise books by writers of colour in the UK…

Jun 11

Four shortlisted for the Highland Book Prize 2025

The shortlist for the Highland Book Prize 2025 has been announced by the Highland Society of London and Moniack Mhor, Scotland’s Creative Writing Centre. The prize is supported by the William Grant Foundation. On the list is An Staran by Petra Johana Poncarová, published by one of our members, Acair! See the full list below: An Staran by Petra Johana Poncaro…

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Jun 4

Publishers Association release ‘Publishing in 2025’ annual industry statistics

The Publishers Association have released a publicly accessible shorter version of their annual industry statistics which features key numbers around sales revenue, formats and key export markets.

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May 29

20,000 books to be gifted to Glasgow schools through HarperCollins UK and Children’s Book Project partnership

Publishing Scotland member publishers included in those donating to HarperCollins UK and Children’s Book Project’s new partnership, gifting books across 20 schools in Glasgow.

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