Nicola Sturgeon discusses favourite books with author Maggie O’Farrell
Nicola Sturgeon has highlighted the power of libraries to encourage reading at a Book Week Scotland event.
Scottish Book Trust
Reading adventure for students with special needs
North-east school children have been treated to a whirlwind reading adventure by award-winning author Phil Earle.
Oban events for Book Week Scotland
Two special events have been arranged in Oban as part of Book Week Scotland.
Caol Primary scoops a top award at First Minister’s Reading Challenge
A Fort William primary school has done the Highlands proud by becoming one of the winners of the First Minister’s Reading Challenge 2018.
Award-winning children’s author to visit schools in the Highlands and islands
Youngsters across the north will be visited by the former presenter of a popular wildlife show.
Moray school pupils scoop first and second place in national competition
Two pupils from a Moray school have come first and second in a national literary competition.
Scottish Book Trust backs efforts to stop cuts to school libraries in Moray
The chief executive of the Scottish Book Trust has backed efforts to stop half of Moray’s secondary school libraries being closed.
Highland minister’s son wins prestigious book trust prize
The son of a well-known Highland minister is among five north writers to receive a prestigious writing award.
Aberdeen resident shines in National Writing Competition
An Aberdeenshire resident has written off the challenge of 600 other challengers to have her short story featured in a new publication.
Inverness woman wins national writing competition
An Inverness resident who wrote a short story about a special journey for a national writing competition has had her submission chosen to be published in a book.