Scottish Literature Information and Resources

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• BOTW UK Directory: Society: Languages: Gaelic 
• BOTW UK Directory: Scotland 
• BOTW UK Directory: Society: Languages: Scots 
• BOTW UK Directory: Arts: Writing and Literature 

• The Association for Scottish Literary Studies  - An educational charity that promotes the study, teaching and writing of Scottish literature, and to further the study of the languages of Scotland. Includes a very substantial collection of resources, with information about publications, conferences, and materials for schools.
• Bibliography of Scottish Literature in Translation (BOSLIT)  - The National Library of Scotland's online resource about Scottish literature in translation. Includes a guide for general readers, for librarians, and other professionals.
• Chapman  - Founded in 1970, the quarterly covers theatre, politics, language and the arts, including a forum for poetry, fiction, criticism, review and debate on topics relating to contemporary Scotland. The current issue is available online, along with a book catalogue, magazine archive, and subscription information.
• Edinburgh - UNESCO City of Literature  - The City of Literature Trust promotes literary Edinburgh and Scotland’s literature. Provides a guide to projects and events, international links, news and contacts.
• International Journal of Scottish Literature  - An online journal which works to develop and circulate international perspectives on Scottish writing. Includes current and past issues, occasional papers, reviews, and notes for contributors.
• The Islands Book Trust  - Formed to further the work and ambitions of Angus Macleod of Lewis, and further understanding of the Scottish islands in their wider Celtic and Nordic contexts. Includes information about their publications, events, and membership.
• Scottish Association of Writers  - Established to promote and encourage the art and craft of writing in all its forms in Scotland; includes a listing of writers' groups, competitions, conferences, and contacts.
• Scottish Book Trust  - Established to promote literature, reading, and writing in Scotland; includes a guide to their programmes for young people and adults, projects, news, resources, and links.
• The Scottish Chapbook Project  - Describes a project to compile a database of chapbooks (small pamphlets that in 18th and 19th century Scotland were the chief popular reading experience). Includes information about progress and current collections.
• The Scottish Literary Tour Trust  - Offers a programme of tours of literary places and haunts, and of literary suppers in Edinburgh. Describes their provision and routes, with testimonials and a FAQ.
• Scottish Literature at the University of South Carolina  - An institution in the United States for the study of Scottish literature. Includes details of academic programs, collaborative projects, and the Thomas Cooper Library's collections of Scottish literature.
• Scottish Storytelling Centre  - Based in Edinburgh, and established to support and promote the art of live oral storytelling. Includes their programme of events and workshops, facilities, and their annual festival.
• Scottish Studies Centre, Germersheim  - A centre for interdisciplinary research and teaching, with emphasis on the study of Scottish literature in its socio-cultural context; part of the University of Mainz, Germany. Includes details of courses offered, publications, and resources.
• The Scottish Text Society  - Publishes Scots language poetry, drama, and prose, from the fourteenth to the nineteenth centuries. Includes information about their titles, reprints, and structure.
• Textualities  - An online and wide ranging Scottish literary magazine, with articles, reviews, interviews, and resources for writers.
• The Write Stuff  - The National Library of Scotland's guide to modern Scottish writers, with photographs and concise profiles; based on an exhibition held in 2001.
• Writing Scotland - A Journey Through Scotland's Literature  - The BBC's guide to Scottish literature and writers; includes profiles of significant authors, a guide to genres and traditions, a section to support new writers, and a list of resources and links.