Adults

Scottish Book Trust fosters readers and writers from all backgrounds by offering a range of projects, events, advice and online resource on books and authors.

At Scottish Book Trust we firmly believe
that reading for pleasure and learning helps us engage with the world...

 

But what to read? There's the question. We offer free advice and recommendations on what to read, for any age group. We also have a raft of initiatives which seek to involve and provide opportunities for adult readers and budding writers. Our website is one-stop shop for information on books, authors, reading and writing.

Or even search our comprehensive database of authors and books

Project focus

John Burnside's Jura Diary

 

Read his diary and take in some beautiful images of Jura as poet and author John Burnside gives an account of his Jura Malt Whisky Writer Retreat. 

 

Click here to read John Burnside's Jura Diary

John Burnside on Jura