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Federation of Writers (Scotland) Vernal Equinox Competition

Closing date: Tues 15 Apr 2025

The Federation of Writers (Scotland) Vernal Equinox Competition is now open for submissions.

Poems can be written in English, Scots, or Scottish Gaelic, and have up to 40 lines.

Prizes in each category include £100 (1st), £25 (2nd), and £10 (3rd). There is a £50 cash prize for the winner of the Brian Whittingham Memorial Prize.

Judges: Ann MacKinnon, Alan McClure, and Liane McKay

Find out more about Federation of Writers (Scotland) Vernal Equinox Competition
Entry fee: £4 for each entry | £10 for 3 in any one category | £4 for each subsequent entry
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