It seems fitting that the day after the official start of Spring is also UNESCO's World Poetry Day. We're celebrating new growth and Scotland's rich history of poets all at once, from Rabbie Burns to Jackie Kay. Who are your favourite Scottish poets (bonus points if they also write plays!)

Playwrights, we are holding an Extraordinary General Meeting on Saturday 28th February. All current members please check your inboxes for all the important details and voting papers. If you can’t find them, drop us an email at [email protected].

As we ride headlong into February, a quick reminder you can find lots of info in the resources tab of our website (link in bio), including commission & dramaturgy rates alongside a Best Practice Guideline for co-creating work. Playwriting exists in many forms, & we advocate for writers throughout.

First open scratch call for writers of the year open until Feb 7th, from Scotland based _and friends, in collaboration with Script Club Cardiff. See below for more details! opportunities.creativescotland.com/opportunity/...

It's a happy new year from all of us at the SSP. However, wherever and whenever you write, we're wishing you all the creative joy for 2026 and beyond.

We marked with sadness the death this week of Dublin-born playwright Clive King, a long-standing SSP member. An accomplished journalist, playwright and lyricist, Glasgow-based Clive collaborated with composer Hillary Brooks on many projects, including 'Wee Free' for @playpiepint.bsky.social 1/3

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