On Saturday 9th September 2023 we were delighted to hold our 2023 AGM and a reception for the highly acclaimed author and poet Alexander McCall Smith. 

The Saltire Society's Convener, Susan Garnsworthy, presenting the Lifetime Achievement Award to Alexander McCall Smith

We were delighted to celebrate this achievement with Alexander who has had an impressive career from his popular The No.1 Ladies Detective Agency to the world renowned 44 Scotland Street books, to his insightful and heartfelt poetry. The event consisted of speeches from Susan Garnsworthy, The Saltire Society's Convener, a Q&A with Alexander, and finally the most generous surprise gift - a poem written and read by Alexander for the occasion! 

In 2022 Alexander received the Lifetime Achievement Award as part of the Literary Awards. Watch the video below to see Alexander's acceptance speech and check out the link to our 2023 Literary Awards page for the latest news.