Writing creatively in Scots can be a life-changing experience for many children and young people.

The skill to write confidently in Scots can launch pupils on new pathways to learning and study.

Providing young Scots speakers and new Scots writers with the opportunity to develop such skills can result in rich and exciting creativity.

		Scots Language Education Ideas and tips on writing in Scots Examples of poems and stories by pupils from across Scotland
		Anne Donovan The author reading from her novel 'Buddha Da' on the Education Scotland website
		Addressing the Bard An anthology of poems inspired by Robert Burns written by modern writers Download the complete book Addressing the Bard from Education Scotland website
		National Theatre for Scotland and Company of Angels Truant Verbatim Monologues in Scots on the NTS website about challenging issues (contains adult themes and some strong language)