The joy of sharing a good picture book can span across generations. Discover a list of our favourite children's books that represent different kinds of grandparents, perfect for cuddling up and ...

How many people speak Gaelic? Census records number fluent Gaelic speakers(this link will open in a new window) in Scotland around 57,600, or approximately 1% of the ...

We are excited to offer five copies of Magical Worlds: An Enchanted Colouring Adventure by Johanna Basford in our October Book of the Month competition, courtesy of our friends at Ebury Press. To be ...

Full terms and conditions apply. 'A charming tale of a wee beastie finding courage through friendship. Kellock’s fluid illustrations of her imaginary and delightful beasties help each other to ...

We have five copies of The Edge of the Silver Sea by Alex Mullarky to be won! All you need to do is answer the question at the bottom of the page. Entries close at 11.59pm on Thursday 31 October. All ...

This October, Edinburgh celebrates its twenty years since its designation as the world’s first UNESCO City of Literature. The prestigious title was created here in 2004, and Edinburgh is now one of 53 ...

Each month we'll provide a prompt to get you started, but where the story goes from there is entirely up to you. The 50 Word Fiction competition includes four categories: adult writers, all-age Gaelic ...

Picture books have a huge role to play in helping little ones understand the world in which they're growing up in, which is why it's so important for all families and identities, including LGBTQ+ ones ...

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Scottish Book Trust is delighted to be able to provide a supply of tactile titles for children with additional support needs. Watch our films of families enjoying our tactile books and you will see ...

As a writer applying for jobs or opportunities, there are times you may be asked for a writer’s CV. Here’s a short guide to help you make sure you’ve got what you need. A writer’s CV is very like a ...

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