Federation of Writers (Scotland)
Our Purpose
Our broad aim is to
promote the arts, heritage and culture with a distinctly Scottish flavour!
Our specific aim is to provide
opportunities for writers at all stages of their careers and development to associate, learn and develop together, through performance, development activities, events, publications and the general celebration of of Scottish writing across genres and all three of Scotland's languages, English, Gaelic and Scots.
Welcome - Fàilte - Walcome
Psst....
Congratulations to all the winners of the annual Vernal Equinox Competition have thank you to everyone that entered, well done all.
Federation Scriever Catherine Ogston interviews Inverness writer Fiona MacBain.
The June 2026 Flash Fiction is now open, see details of how to enter and find oiut the winners of the April May Competion on the Flash Fiction page.
Our Makar Jo Gilbert launched her poetry collection The Department of Stuff and Things at our recent Zoom gathering on 7th May 2026. The recording is available to watch again on our YouTube channel.
Watch the Recording of our recent Flash Fiction Workshop with Scriever Catherine Ogston
Join Us
The Federation of Writers (Scotland) is maintained by volunteers whose aim is to promote writing and spoken word opportunities. Membership is free, but please feel very free to make a donation - see below.
Pledge
The Federation of Writers (Scotland) is an organisation dedicated to making the written and spoken word available to the public of Scotland with respect for diversity and recognition of additional support needs. Members pledge that they support this ideal and will endeavour not to bring the Federation of Writers (Scotland) into disrepute. Please read the above Pledge carefully and tick the box to indicate that you agree to abide by it.