“EVERYBODY KENS A WEE BIT O’ ULSTER-SCOTS AND THIS IS YOUR CHANCE TO GET CREATIVE WITH IT!”
With the support of the Ulster-Scots Agency, The Linen Hall will be hosting its sixth annual Ulster–Scots writing competition this summer, launching on 3 July 2026.
There will be two competition categories, one for prose and one for poetry. The winner for each section will receive £500 and one runner-up for each section will receive £250.
The winners will be announced during the Ulster-Scots Language Week in November and the winning entries will be published in a special edition anthology.
A distinguished panel of judges has been assembled to adjudicate; Steve Dornan, Helen Mark and Lee Reynolds.
- The deadline for entry is Tuesday 1 September 2026 at 5 p.m.
More information about the competition below.
