Litir gu Glaschu - Gaelic Writing Competition

Litir gu Glaschu (Letter to Glasgow), the Gaelic language writing competition, returns for another year, with some amazing prizes up for grabs. 

First prize includes £500, and the deadline is Friday 26 September 2025. Get writing! 

A bird, a tree, a bell and a fish. This year we’re asking you to write, in Scottish Gaelic, a Letter to Glasgow involving these images associated with the story of the city. 

Perhaps you’ll draw inspiration from the story of St Mungo and the robin, or you may have a completely different take on how these symbols represent the city in the present day.

There are amazing prizes to be won – £500 for the best letter written by an adult and a chance to have it published in STEALL magazine, and book vouchers and family tickets to a Celtic Connections show for the best letters written by children and young people (under 18). 

Find out how to enter and read full terms and conditions here

Song to Glasgow - If you’re inspired to sing rather than to write a letter, there is also a new competition for a song inspired by the city.
Find out about the Song to Glasgow competition here. 

Litir gu Glaschu/Letter to Glasgow is an annual competition from Glasgow Life and the Gaelic Books Council.

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Letter to Glasgow Prizes
(one winner for each category) 

Adult (18+): £500 
The adult competition winner’s work will be published in STEALL magazine and may also be presented at an event at the Royal National Mòd in Lochaber.

Secondary school: £50 book token, plus family ticket for Celtic Connections 2026. 

Primary school: £50 book token, plus family ticket for Celtic Connections 2026.