Applications Open – Gaelic New Writers Awards 2027
Posted on 22 May 2026 in Latest News
The Gaelic New Writers Awards 2027 are now open for applications.
Deadline: 12pm, Wednesday 29 July 2026.
The awards are free to apply to, all travel expenses are covered, and awardees are chosen by a panel of judges. Scottish Book Trust have an Access Fund to help support our awardees with any barriers they may face. The programme is flexible, and we work closely with awardees to help them participate as fully as possible.
The Awards will run from January 2027–January 2028. During the programme, awardees receive:
- A £2,500 cash award, allowing them to focus on their work (the bursary will be paid in two instalments)
- Tailored personal development opportunities, which can include mentoring from writers and industry professionals
- PR, performance, social media and presentation training
- The opportunity to showcase work to publishers and agents
- A week-long retreat offering time, space and the freedom to create new work in idyllic surroundings (subject to circumstances)
- A year’s free membership to Society of Authors as well as an SoA training session
All mentoring, training and performances include an option for remote attendance as needed. We’re very happy to discuss anyone’s individual access requirements prior to applying.
There are two awards for Gaelic writers, run in partnership between Scottish Book Trust and the Gaelic Books Council.
We welcome applications from carers, people who are unemployed or who are unable to work for health reasons.
Find out more about how to apply from the Gaelic Books Council’s website here.
Any questions? Get in touch with [email protected].
