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Books from Scotland

The latest issue 'Heatwave' showcases extracts, reviews and Q&As from new fiction, memoir, history, nature writing and children's books, and celebrates the work of 20th Century literary legends.

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Scottish Books Showcase

See photos from the latest Scottish Books Showcase event which took place in Munich, Germany in June 2025.
This visit was a fantastic opportunity for Scottish writers and publishers to network and promote their work overseas.

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Scotland at London 2025

See photos from our time at London Book Fair 2025 on the 'Scotland at London' stand.

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New Books Scotland

New Books Scotland Spring/Summer 2025 is our latest catalogue of the finest writing and books being produced by Scottish publishers.

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Editing for Better Communications -
Covering topics from structure and style to soundness and sense, this course will help you become a better editor in a communications role for a business or another type of organisation.

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Training in 2025

Click to see all available courses so far in 2025...

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Sustainability in Publishing

Have a look at our Knowledge Bank to find out what the book industry is doing so far to help tackle the climate emergency.

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Our members

Search for publisher and network members, get information on joining, and catch up on member news.

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Scottish Books International

Co-owned by Publishing Scotland, Scottish Books International is dedicated to the international promotion of books, writers, festivals, and organisations. Its Author Travel Fund supports writers who have been invited overseas to promote their work.

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50 Years of Publishing Scotland

2024 marked our 50th anniversary. This online showcase gives a taste of some of our highlights from the past five decades.

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Books From Scotland

Publishing Scotland’s curated online showcase of thousands of Scottish books. Learn more.

30 years of Booksource

Our UK-wide book distribution service based in Glasgow. Learn more.

Scottish Books International

International promotion of Scottish books, writers, festivals, and organisations. Learn more.

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Publishing Scotland's Introduction to Proofreading CIEP certified online course
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Introduction to Proofreading with Denise Cowle

Online proofreading course for beginners with Publishing Scotland’s regular tutor Denise Cowle. 3 CIEP upgrade points. 16 and 18 September 2025.

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A Practical Guide to AI in Publishing with George Walkley

Are you prepared to manage the risks and make the most of the benefits of Artificial Intelligence in publishing? George Walkley’s Practicalities of AI provides a practical overview of the […]

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Further Copy-editing with Denise Cowle

Online advanced copy-editing course with Publishing Scotland’s regular tutor Denise Cowle. 2 CIEP upgrade points. 7 October 2025.

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Latest news

Sep 4

Changes to shipments to the US

There have been changes to the way the US handles imports, in particular parcels.

Sep 4

Shortlists announced for Gaelic Literature Awards 2025

Tha Comhairle nan Leabhraichean air geàrr-liostaichean nan Duaisean Litreachais 2025 fhoillseachadh.

Sep 3

Bookspeed expand warehouse space

Bookspeed launch their expanded warehouse facility.

Sep 3

Novelist Mary Paulson-Ellis named University’s latest Writer in Residence

Mary Paulson-Ellis appointed as the new Writer in Residence at the University of Edinburgh.

Aug 22

Scots Language Awards 2025 shortlist unveiled

Hands Up for Trad are gled tae annoonce that amang the braw nominees includit on the shortleet for a Scots Leid Award 2025, are weel worthy fowk fae Scottish literature, theatre, eddication an business. Fae braw sangsters, wunnerfu theatre productions, dedicatit dominies, giftit scrievers throu tae a dug groomin ootfit an a social enterprise cafe,  ilka ain…

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