The Linen Hall
ULSTER-SCOTS WRITING COMPETITION 2026
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. Launched on 3 July 2026, the competition is now open for entries.
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., and below you can find the Entry Guidelines.
To learn more and for full entry guidelines, please visit: https://linenhall.com/ulster-scots-writing-competition-2026/