Book Week Scotland 2025
Book Week Scotland is an annual celebration of reading which takes place throughout Scotland from 17th – 23rd November 2025. It is a way of bringing together people of all ages and from all walks of life to celebrate the joy of books and reading.
The theme of Book Week Scotland 2025 is Friendship. People from across Scotland were invited to share their stories, all of which are available to read on the Scottish Book Trust website, along with stories from previous years’ themes, including Hope, Adventure, Scotland’s Stories, Celebration, Future and others. A selection of these short stories are published in a free book issued specially for Book Week Scotland every year. This year’s collection has been written by people all over the country, reflecting a theme of Friendship, as part of the Scottish Book Trust’s annual writing opportunity, Scotland’s Stories. The books are widely distributed at venues throughout Scotland.
There are numerous events and activities taking place across the country to celebrate the power of reading and its transformative impact on lives. Many of Scotland’s authors, poets, playwrights, storytellers, and illustrators participate in events and activities, bringing their work to life for many people. You can find out more about these events on the Scottish Book Trust website. You can also follow Scottish Book Trust on social media via Facebook, X and LinkedIn.
If you are interested in writing yourself, there are lots of hints and tips on the Scottish Book Trust’s Writing and Authors web pages including the 50 Word Fiction Competition where you can write your own story about friendshi,p and the New Writer’s Award so why not try your hand at writing your own story?
Free copies of Book Week Scotland’s Friendship stories are available to students and staff from each of our campus libraries and student accommodation buildings so be sure to collect your copy before they are all gone!
Happy reading!
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By Sharon McMichael
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