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Arvon Foundation
Residential writing courses for writers, both new and established. The four UK centres include Moniack Mhor near Inverness.
http://www.arvonfoundation.org
Books from Scotland
A new online bookshop with lots of information about Scottish books and writers.
http://www.booksfromscotland.com
BRAW
New website devoted to Scottish children’s books.
http://www.braw.org.uk
Contemporary Writers
Useful British Council database with profiles of prominent UK and Commonwealth writers.
http://www.contemporarywriters.com
Edinburgh International Book Festival
The largest and liveliest celebration of the written word in the world takes place for seventeen days in August in Edinburgh.
http://www.edbookfest.co.uk
Edinburgh UNESCO City of Literature
Information about Edinburgh’s literary heritage and contemporary literature scene.
http://www.cityofliterature.com
Laura Hird
Great website with reviews, showcases of new writing and lots more.
http://www.laurahird.com
Literature Training
Courses and training opportunities for writers and those involved in literature.
http://www.literaturetraining.com/
Scottish Arts Council
Information about literature in Scotland, and funding to new and established writers.
http://www.scottisharts.org.uk
Scottish Book Trust
Organisation which promotes books, reading and writers throughout Scotland.
http://www.scottishbooktrust.com
Scottish Publishers Association
Website of the trade association for publishers in Scotland, with useful Frequently Asked Question site for new writers.
http://www.scottishbooks.org
Society of Authors
The independent trade union representing writers’ interests. The Society has an active membership of 500 writers in Scotland.
http://www.societyofauthors.com
The List Magazine
Online version of Scotland’s listings magazine, which includes details of book related events happening all over the country.
http://www.list.co.uk
The View From Here
Mike French interview with Stan.
http://mike-french.blogspot.com/2008/03/mark-stanton-talks-to-view-from-here.html