Celebrating the Scottish Imagination

For 90 years, the Saltire Society has worked to help Scottish culture thrive. We champion culture through prizes celebrating Scottish creators and opportunities for artists. We campaign for better conditions for culture and offer platforms for creatives and thinkers to discuss the issues that matter to them.

90th Anniversary Concert

14th November: An afternoon of music at St Cecilia's Hall

Saltire Society Events and Activities

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Women of the Saltire Society

20th October: A special event celebrating the women of the Saltire Society

Nikki Axford|1 October 2026

90th Anniversary Concert

14th November: An afternoon of music at St Cecilia’s Hall

Nikki Axford|27 September 2026

Outlander and Scotland: a celebration

28 November: Join Gillebride MacMillan and Alex Dold to explore ‘Outlander and Scotland’

Nikki Axford|26 August 2026

[PAST] Wigtown Book Festival: Remembering Alastair Reid

27 September: A celebratory event with Marc Lambert, Lucia Graves, and Allan Little

Nikki Axford|25 August 2026

an independent and authoritative voice in Scotland’s cultural life. The Saltire Society continues to promote and encourage new developments which can strengthen and enrich our cultural life.

Former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon

A movement for Scottish culture

Members of the Saltire Society join a movement standing up for Scottish culture. Membership offers a chance to connect with people who share the same interests as you at in-person and online events providing food for thought and inspiration from artists and thinkers.

Why join the Saltire Society