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.

Wigtown Book Festival: Remembering Alastair Reid

A celebratory event with Marc Lambert, Lucia Graves, and Allan Little
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Saltire Society Events and Activities

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Outlander and Scotland: a celebration

Join editor Gillebride MacMillan and contributor Alex Dold to explore ‘Outlander and Scotland’

[PAST] Launch of the 90th Anniversary year at the Royal Society of Edinburgh

The 90th anniversary of the creation of the Saltire Society was launched on 23 March

[PAST] Research Symposium: History of the Saltire Society

A symposium for members took place on 28 March 2026 at the Saltire Society headquarters

[PAST] Borders Book Festival: Alistair Moffat

The Saltire Society sponsored Alistair Moffat’s talk about his book The North Sea

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

About our Awards

Find out more about our awards which recognise exceptional contributions to Scottish books, and to arts and humanities, public life and science.

Our Awards