Scots Hoose Horror Writing Competition 2023

This year’s competition is now closed.

Congratulations tae the winners.

You can read the fabulous winning stories from 2023 and from previous years here.

  Scots Hoose winners 2023
 

 
  2023 Winning Stories




2022 Winning Stories 



2021 Winning Stories




Writing tips for horror and ghost stories in Scots

 

Scots Write It Doon

Before starting creative writing in Scots, write down as many Scots words as you can. This resource is packed with Scots words to help you build up your own vocabulary and confidence with the language.

  Scots Write It Doon - PowerPoint (80 Kb)



Write a story or poem in Scots

Stuck? Got Scots writer's block? Use this series of easy to do exercises to unleash your talent for writing in the Scots language.

  Write a story or poem in Scots - PowerPoint (140 Kb)
 



Scots Words for Creative Writers

Lots of Scots words to choose from and use to improve your creative writing in Scots.

  Scots Words for Creative Writers - Word (30 Kb)




  Scots Words for Creative Writers - Pdf (14 Kb)