The Scottish Christmas Book fair will take place Fri 20 and Sat 21 November 2026 between 10am – 4pm each day at The New Town Church, George Street, Edinburgh. Scotland’s publishers will be there to help you browse and buy from a massive selection of wonderful books!
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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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The purpose of the fund is to support Scottish publishers to cover the costs of authenticity and sensitivity reading and consultancy services. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling monthly basis.
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The latest issue 'Read Into It' showcases extracts, reviews and Q&As from cosy crime, fantasy and escapist romance to celebrating the natural world, and exploring Scotland's history and society, as well as enjoying sumptious food, and pausing with meditative poetry.
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New Books Scotland Autumn/Winter 2026 is our latest catalogue of the finest writing and books being produced by Scottish publishers.
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Have a look at our Knowledge Bank to find out what the book industry is doing so far to help tackle the climate emergency. Whether you are a tiny independent press or a large company, you can start by making a sustainability commitment.
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Apply by 6 November for this full-time, permanent role based in Edinburgh, Bristol, London or Sheffi…
Apply by 15 November for this full-time remote role. Lex Academic purveys white-glove editing, index…
Apply by Wednesday 13 January 2027 for this event fund. Aimed at organisations hoping to programme a…
Nominate individuals by Wednesday 18 November for this award. The LAS Lifetime Contribution Award ce…
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Factual publishing brings with it some particular considerations from a legal perspective – from fact checking, through defamation, data protection, privacy law, contempt of court, consents and releases, to new […]
Rescheduled date: This free webinar will look at some of the key legal issues that publishers should consider when looking to enter and trade in foreign markets, from moving stock across borders, through appointing sub-publishers, to working with translations, along with the key important issue of generating, moving and receiving revenues where tariffs, duties and tax play a key role.
In-person and online. In this workshop, experienced book salesperson Ann Landmann will showcase informal, friendly and persuasive pitching skills, and guide you through how to invite customers to your table and engage them in conversation.
The latest round of the Publishing Scotland Translation Fund, supported by Creative Scotland, has awarded thirteen international publishers with grants to translate Scottish writing. Armaenia Editorial, Madrid will translate Elixir, by Kapka Kassabova into Spanish Dedunna, Sri Lanka will translate A Kind of Spark, by Elle McNicol into Sinhalese Diwan Publish…
Publishing Scotland marked 50 years of attendance at this year’s Frankfurt Book Fair, recognising five decades of supporting our publishers and promoting Scottish books on the international stage. We were delighted to receive a cake and certificate from the Fair and for this achievement to be featured in Publishing Perspectives, reflecting this significant m…
We have launched our Sustainability Roadmap as part of an industry-leading initiative to make a comprehensive package of sustainability tools, guidance and training for publishers freely available to all in the industry.
Chaidh luchd-buannachaidh nan Duaisean Litreachais 2026 ainmeachadh aig cuirm ann an Cottiers Theatre, Glaschu, air Dimàirt 15 Sultain 2026. Chaidh duaisean a bhuileachadh ann an còig roinnean airson leabhraichean a bha foillsichte eadar 1 Cèitean 2025 agus 30 Gilbean 2026, agus cuideachd airson làmh-sgrìobhainnean do dh’inbhich agus do chloinn no òigridh. B…
Publishing professionals from ten countries across the globe are visiting Scotland this August as guests of Publishing Scotland’s International Fellowship Programme created to foster creative and commercial relationships between the international publishing community and their Scottish counterparts. This year, nine editors and one literary scout from the USA…
