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Gaelic Writer – Residence
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City of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh Area, EH1, Scotland, UK
Listed on 2026-07-19
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Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-19
Job specializations:
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Creative Arts/Media
Content Writer / Copywriter
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Responsibilities
- Develop and fulfil the role of Gaelic Writer in residence.
- Produce at least one major piece of creative writing.
- Work with teaching staff to create materials supporting the delivery of Gaelic language teaching.
- Organise workshops, readings and other public events.
- Manage and judge the department’s Gaelic writing prize for students.
- Draw on the excellent Gaelic collections of the National Library of Scotland.
- Fluency in Gaelic.
- Published writer of poetry, prose fiction or drama.
- Established and recognised reputation for excellence among peers.
- Demonstrable organisational and communication skills.
- Knowledge of, and contacts in, local and national literary networks.
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