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Scottish Poetry Library: Scotland's Next Generation Young Makars 2027

Scottish Poetry Library · Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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A talent development scheme for poets aged 16-25 who live in Scotland: five young makars are selected, each receiving a £500 bursary and three one-to-one sessions with poet-mentors.

Grade
S5–S6
Same as Grades 11–12 in the US
Age
16–25
Residence
Scotland
Entry
Open application
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Three poets writing in English and one writing predominantly in Scots or Scottish Gaelic are selected (five young makars in total in 2026). Each receives a £500 bursary and three one-to-one mentoring sessions in person or online.

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