Latest events
20
OCT
Women of the Saltire Society
20th October: A special event celebrating the women of the Saltire Society
14
NOV
28
NOV
Outlander and Scotland: a celebration
28 November: Join Gillebride MacMillan and Alex Dold to explore ‘Outlander and Scotland’
Our other work
As part of our mission to help culture thrive, from time-to-time we offer opportunities for artists and creatives. Find out more here.
Our Awards
We are the home of The Saltires: Scotland’s National Book Awards, recognising the best Scottish work in poetry, fiction, non-fiction and research each year. Our Fletcher of Saltoun Awards recognise exceptional contributions to Scotland in the areas of Public Life, Arts and Humanities and Science.
Campaigns
The Saltire Society was founded in an era when many artists and thinkers feared Scottish culture would be lost forever. We have championed many facets of Scottish life, from opposing the demolition of historic buildings to arguing for Gaelic broadcasting.
From the archives: Saltire Society campaigns to save the Scottish National Portrait Gallery
Looking back at a successful campaign supported by the Society.