Publishing Scotland to run year-round ‘Year of Stories’ programme tied to national tourist campaign
A snapshot of Publishing Scotland’s 2022, celebrating the national Year of Stories tourist campaign.
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Witherby Publishing Group Charitable Trust celebrates reaching £1m of giving
The Witherby Publishing Group Charitable Trust is celebrating an incredible milestone of £1 million of giving since the Trust was established in 2011.
The Bookseller 150 of 2021
The Bookseller has published its list of the 150 most influential people in UK publishing, featuring a number with a Scottish connection.
Marchelle Farrell wins the Nan Shepherd Prize 2021
The winner of the Nan Shepherd Prize 2021 is Marchelle Farrell with her submission ‘Uprooting’ which will be published by Canongate.
2021 Barbellion Prize longlist announced
The Barbellion Prize, dedicated to the furtherance of ill and disabled voices in writing, has announced their 2021 longlist.
Scotland’s National Book Awards 2021 winners
The winners of Scotland’s National Book Awards 2021 are announced, featuring a number of Publishing Scotland members.
Inklusion Guide project reaches its target
A project to develop a guide to make literature events accessible for disabled people has reached its target budget.
Scotland’s first religious literary festival announced
Scotland’s first religious literary festival, organised by the School of Divinity at the University of Edinburgh, has been announced.
BIC announces new Chair and Board of Directors
Book Industry Communication (BIC) has announced the appointment of Ruth Jones as Chair of its newly formed Board of Directors.
Highland Book Prize 2021 longlist
The Highland Society of London and Monaick Mhor Writers’ Centre have unveiled the Highland Book Prize 2021 longlist.
New Chair at the Gaelic Books Council
Ishbel Murray is to be the new Chair of the Gaelic Books Council.
Robbie Guillory launches Underline Literary Agency
Robbie Guillory has left the Kate Nash Literary Agency to start Underline Literary Agency.