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Wigtown Poetry Prize

In association with The Gaelic Books Council, Moniack Mhor, Scottish Poetry Library, Saltire Society and StAnza


You can view the 2023 shortlist on the Poetry Prize website.



Prize details


Wigtown Prize: £1500

Runner-up: £200
Judge: Vahni Capildeo


Wigtown Scots Prize: £500

Runner-up: £200
Judge: Brian Holton


Wigtown Scottish Gaelic Prize: £500

Runner-up: £200
Judge: Anne C Frater
  


Dumfries & Galloway Fresh Voice Award

Professional support including mentoring from Wigtown Festival Company and a retreat at Moniack Mhor Creative Writing Centre.
Judging Panel from Wigtown Festival Company Board of Trustees


Alastair Reid Pamphlet Prize

Production of a pamphlet set by Gerry Cambridge 
Judge: Vahni Capildeo


Invitation to Read at StAnza 2023

A winner of one or more categories will be selected at the discretion of StAnza, Scotland's International Poetry Festival and Wigtown Festival Company

Wigtown Poetry Prizes 2024 open from 30 November 2023