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12 May 2021

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The latest news about publishing and books in Scotland. The most recent news items are  highlighted in the list to the left. For older items, browse through the news pages or search using any one or all of the filters.

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  • Frank Rennie and cover of The Changing Outer Hebrides
    Acair book wins Highland Book Prize 2020
    10 May 2021
    News, Awards and prizes

    The Changing Outer Hebrides: Galson and the Meaning of Place by Frank Rennie, published by Acair Books, is the winner of the 2020 Highland Book Prize. Many congratulations to all involved.

  • Saltire Society logo
    Scotland's National Book Awards open for entries
    7 May 2021
    News, Awards and prizes

    The Saltire Society is now welcoming entries from publishers to Scotland's National Book Awards 2021. The deadline for entry is 12 noon on 31 May 2021.

  • London Book Fair Logo
    LBF announces Online Book Fair details
    6 May 2021
    News, Events

    The London Book Fair (LBF) has announced details of its Online Book Fair for 2021. It will run a series of conferences 7 to 10 June and digital events 21 June to 2 July.

  • Rosie Howie of Bright Red Publishing
    Edinburgh Napier University makes groundbreaking Publisher in Residence appointment
    6 May 2021
    News, Industry, Publishers

    Rosie Howie, Publisher at Hodder Gibson, has been appointed as Edinburgh Napier University's first ever Publisher in Residence.

  • Cover of Ray Harryhausen Titan of Cinema NGS Publishing
    Ray Harryhausen book wins prestigious Rondo Award
    4 May 2021
    News, Awards and prizes

    The National Galleries of Scotland book Ray Harryhausen: Titan of Cinema by Vanessa Harryhausen has won the 'Book of the Year' Award in the Rondo Hatton Classic Horror Awards. The exhibition at Modern Gallery 2 in Edinburgh is now open too.

  • PA report Publishing in 2020 cover
    Publishing in 2020 report from the PA
    27 April 2021
    News, Industry

    The Publishers Association's latest overview of the UK publishing industry finds publishing in 2020 to have been resilient in the face of Covid.

  • World Book Night logo 2021
    World Book Night
    23 April 2021
    News, Book Festival

    To celebrate their 10th anniversary there's an exciting night planned with the British Library with free online events: Kazuo Ishiguro in conversation with Kate Mosse; #ReadingHour; and World Book Night presents: Books to Make You Smile, hosted by Sandi Toksvig. The last-mentioned event also features Jamie Byng of Canongate Books.

  • Image of Saltire flag
    Bookshops able to open from 26 April
    20 April 2021
    News, Industry

    The Scottish Government has confirmed that a significant easing of restrictions across retail, hospitality and travel in Scotland will be permitted from 26 April 2021. This will allow for the reopening of bookshops.

  • Quiz Writers' Choice Awards longlist logo 2021
    Quiz Writers' Choice Awards longlist
    20 April 2021
    News, Awards and prizes

    Books from Barrington Stoke and Gob Stopper are longlisted in the Quiz Writers' Choice Awards 2021.

  • Desmond Elliot Prize logo
    Desmond Elliott Prize 2021 longlist
    16 April 2021
    News, Awards and prizes

    Castles From Cobwebs by J.A. Mensah (Saraband) is one of the books longlisted for this year's prize.