United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
Our goal is to connect people to Edinburgh’s literary story and to each other, creating opportunities for writers, readers, literary professionals and visitors alike.
We deliver award-winning programmes, lead high-impact campaigns, and advocate for the transformative power of words.
We nurture and celebrate Edinburgh’s literary excellence, sharing it with the world.
We believe literature should be part of everyday life — and we champion a city where everyone can experience the joy of reading, writing and creative connection.
We deliver projects locally, nationally and internationally, working with a long list of partners around the world.
In the past, we’ve delivered reading campaigns, community engagement programmes, writer development activities, public installations and we’ve even published some books of our own.
Read Our Story and learn about our past projects and our current projects.
We value self-expression, original thinking and endless curiosity.
Everyone should be accepted and valued.
We work together to foster connections and build communities.
As international pioneers, we lead with imagination and new ideas.
— Kirstin Innes
