Thanks to all the wonderful poets who applied to perform at The Wee Gaitherin 2026. We were overwhelmed by the amazing response, the largest we've ever had! While we had the greatest number of applicants ever, unfortunately, in common with many other charities in the current economic climate, we are also putting the festival together with the smallest amount of funding ever and are still awaiting the outcome of some funding applications. This has meant some tough decisions,

Creative writing workshops We're gearing up for the Wee Gaitherin with a series of free creative writing workshops in June. With events at Stonehaven Library, The Grassic Gibbon Centre and online, there's one for everyone and we'd love to see you there. All the details and booking are on Eventbrite: The Wee Gaitherin Poetry Festival & Fringe Events

In memory of much-admired Scottish poet Sheila Templeton, we're crowdfunding to enable two young poets to take part in the Wee Gaitherin Festival. The Wee Gaitherin is Scotland's most democratic poetry festival – offering a forum for poets from the renowned to the unknown, of all ages and backgrounds, to read, perform and share their work on an equal footing. This year – 2026 – the free festival will take place over three days from 3rd to 5th September, in the coastal town o

We're looking forward to welcoming poets fae a the airts to Stonehaven in September (3rd-5th). Could you be one of them? If you'd like to apply for a slot to perform your work, suggest a workshop or have a publisher's table, follow this link to complete our submission application: https://form.jotform.com/261052510230337 We look forward to reading your applications. The submissions window is open from 4th-24th May 2026. Please note that submissions cannot be considered after

Hey Poets, Publishers and Friends! Take part in 2026 3 -5 September, Stonehaven Gaither with us for this year’s festival when, as well as a terrific array of poetry in all the languages of Scotland, we’ll be creating plenty of space for socialising and enjoying our wonderful location. We aim to subsidise travel and accommodation expenses and, where possible, provide a fee to poets and performers allocated a slot. Submissions window 4 – 24 May Programme (to be confirmed) We’

We are sae chuffed tae hae been gien an award fae Haunds up for Trad. We are ettlin tae hae a braw event at the Festival this year, bringin thegither poets an performers in a showcase tae kick aff the programme. Mair details tae come...

4TH & 5TH SEPTEMBER 2026 Save the date! After a break to recover from the phenomenal festival of 2024, we'll be gaitherin again in Stonehaven in September. Details of the programme and submissions windows will follow when they are finalised. Keep an eye on the website and social media for all the information.

The interviews that took place with Penny Francis and Judith Taylor at Stonehaven library earlier this year are now available on YouTube@. Put the kettle on and enjoy! Part 1: Penny Francis Meet the Authors - Part One - YouTube Part 2: Judith Taylor Meet the Authors - Part Two

The Wee Gaitherin Heritage Exhibition, which formed part of the 2024 Gaitherin, has been on tour for the past year, taking poetry,...

Five acclaimed poets hailing from the North and Northeast of Scotland will gather to share poems and songs at ‘A Wee Gaitherin’ in...

Poetry and fiction enthusiasts are being invited to meet and chat with Northeast writers at Stonehaven Library on Wednesday April 16th...

Northeast poets and Wee Gaitherin trustees will celebrate the work of acclaimed writers living and dead at the launch of a literary...

A wee showcase of the young performers from The Wee Gaitherin 2024

Announcing the awardees for the 2024 Sheila Templeton Bursary.