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SAW Conference 2027

19–21 March 2027 · Westerwood

Conference Registration

Registration and accommodation booking
will be available on this website
from Saturday 10th October 2026.

Conference Competitions

Competitions will be available to enter
from Saturday 17th October 2026.

Conference Speakers

Meet the writers sharing their craft.

Conference Prospectus

Your complete guide to the writing weekend.

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Conference Programme

Explore the provisional weekend programme.

Conference Workshops

Find your next idea.

Hotel Booking

Plan your stay at Westerwood.

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The Poetry X-Factor

Share your poetic voice on stage.
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About Us

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About SAW

Our story, purpose and writing community.

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SAW Council Members

Meet the writers behind SAW.

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Gallery

See our community in pictures.
Writing Groups

Writers supporting writers

Find your place in SAW.

A writing community for every stage of your journey.

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Come and Join SAW

Explore the benefits of belonging.

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Find a Writing Group

Discover local and online groups.

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Writing Club Membership

Bring your club into the SAW community.

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Individual Membership

Join as an independent writer.
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SAW Conference 2026 · In pictures

A community in the frame.

The people, conversations and celebrations that make our conference special.

Gallery

Moments worth sharing.

Enjoy a selection of photos from Scottish Association of Writers’ Conference 2026. Select any photograph to open the full-size gallery.

Watch the stories unfold.

Explore talks, interviews and highlights in our video gallery.