Saltire Sessions
The Saltire Sessions: Billy Kay
A blether with writer, broadcaster and Scots language champion Billy Kay
The Saltire Sessions: Gerda Stevenson
A catch-up with actress, writer, director and musician Gerda Stevenson
The Saltire Sessions: Zoe Venditozzi
A sit-down with writer and campaigner Zoe Venditozzi
The Saltire Sessions: Michael Pedersen
A sit-down with cultural programmer, poet and writer Michael Pedersen
Annual Lecture
Professor Hector MacQueen on Andrew Dewar Gibb: The Saltire Society Annual Lecture 2026
Professor Hector McQueen gave the lecture at the Laigh Hall of Parliament House in Edinburgh
Joyce McMillan and David Greig on the Health of Scottish Culture: The Fletcher of Saltoun Lecture 2023
Critic Joyce McMillan and director/writer David Greig on the cultural health of Scotland
Mary Miller on Opera: The Fletcher of Saltoun Lecture 2024
Arts visionary Mary Miller on the continuing relevance of opera
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.
Join the Saltire Society and help us help Scottish culture thrive
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.