A Steering Group is formed of a number of the directors and other volunteers: this manages our programme of events and manages other activities related to the Scottish Writers’ Centre’s work. Alongside board members, we have the valued support of Mark Cunningham.
The Scottish Writers’ Centre is managed overall by a Board of Directors, writers who volunteer their time to provide governance and strategic direction.
The current Board is:


He is Scots Poetry Editor of Tapsalteerie press and enjoys reading his work whether for major international festivals or small local groups.
His first collection, "Oo an Feddirs" was published by Luath Press in 2015 and his second, "Doors tae Naewye" is expected early 2020. He comes fae Yell.


His interests include cycling, cinema, music and literature.
His debut poetry collection was published in 2020 by Seahorse Publications.




Our workstreams are managed by Board members, with the support of Steering Group members and others.
Read more about the current workstreams in the Scottish Writers’ Centre.
Read more about the governance and the structure of the Scottish Writers’ Centre.
Our patrons are: Ron Butlin, Margaret Elphinstone, Rodge Glass, Liz Lochhead and Aonghas MacNeacail.