Literature is the living memory of a nation. It connects past and present, and provides the vocabulary for exploring who we are, and where we want to go. A society that neglects its own literature cannot act as a civilising force in world culture. Equally without renewing its stories, a community cannot nurture citizens who are confident and self-critical, passionate and open. We believe that literature is vital for Scotland and for global culture.

The Literature Forum for Scotland brings together the national organisations with a stake in literature, including authors, publishers, librarians, educators, critics, literary organisations and national cultural bodies. The Forum debates, lobbies, co-ordinates and celebrates our literary nation.

Read about the forum's vision and strategy for literature in Scotland in our Literature, Nation document.

To learn more about Scottish literature, read these engaging guides from our members:

And for a snapshot of the best of Scottish literature, see the Scottish Book Awards for 2011.

 

To contact the Literature Forum for Scotland, email Liam Davison who will forward your query to the appropriate body.

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