Scottish PEN is a centre of PEN International and not-for-profit organisation that champions freedom of expression and literature across borders.
We are a membership organisation and work with a range of writers, campaigners, activists and communities across Scotland and around the world.
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All members of Scottish PEN subscribe to the PEN Charter.
Language is central to people’s existence and this vivid account celebrates the survival of Scots in its various dialects, its literature and song – a national treasure that thrives in many parts of the country and underpins the speech of everyone that calls themselves a Scot.
PENning, the Writers in Exile Committee’s biannual online journal, presents work by Scottish PEN’s member-writers alongside writing from people living in Scotland who are from other parts of the world.
