Literature Alliance Scotland (LAS) is a membership organisation committed to advancing the interests of Scotland’s literature and languages at home and abroad.
As Scotland’s largest literary network, we bring together writers, publishers, educators, librarians, literature organisations and national cultural bodies, to create a strong, trusted collective voice for literature and languages, which are celebrated locally, nationally and internationally.
Read our Coronavirus (Covid-19) advice and useful links
Find out more about our key activities:
- Next Level 2021
- Advocacy
- Literature Talks – Read our latest commission – Standard English is oor Second Language by Graeme Armstrong
- Writers’ Advisory Group – 5 new writers wanted for the new cohort. Apply by Wed 26 May
- Professional Development
- LAS Members’ Meetings – being held virtually on Zoom in 2021.
LAS seeks new Chair
Literature Alliance Scotland is looking to appoint a new Chair of the Board of Trustees in June 2021 with a sound knowledge of and passion…
LAS seeks writers for Advisory Group
Literature Alliance Scotland (LAS) is looking to appoint a new cohort of five published writers living and working in Scotland for our 2021 Writers’ Advisory…
Next Level 2021 now open for arts professionals
Are you a freelancer or employee working with a literature/languages organisation in Scotland with the ambition and energy to lead? Apply to Next Level 2021…