These are the writers groups that we know of meeting regularly in Scotland. Please contact us if you would like us to list your group on this page.

The Lemon Tree Writers (Aberdeen)

A group established to support writers throughout North East Scotland. Meeting fortnightly to share and discuss new writing from members. the group is interested in all types of writing – fiction, non-fiction, drama and poetry – and organises readings, workshops and retreats. Fortnightly, The Douglas Hotel, 43-45 Market Street, Aberdeen AB11 5EL. Email: info@lemontreewriters.co.uk  Website: www.lemontreewriters.co.uk

Aberdeen Writers’ Circle (Aberdeen)

Meetings every Wednesday, 10am – 12pm, Aberdeen Arts Centre. New members always welcome. [Sorry, we currently have no contact details for this group.]

Quill (Bathgate)

A small friendly group interested in writing and discussing poetry. The group chairman is Jim McGinty. Normally every second Monday, 7-9pm, Bathgate Community Centre. Telephone:  01506 431389 Email: wlquill@yahoo.com

The School of Poets (Edinburgh)

Founded in 1981 by Tessa Ransford, The School of Poets meets monthly in the Scottish Poetry Library, 5 Crichton's Close, Canongate, Edinburgh EH8 8DT. To join, come along to the Scottish Poetry Library on any meeting night (normally the second Tuesday of each month except August and December). We gather from 6:00 pm onwards and begin the session at 6:30 pm. Each meeting concludes with a read-around in which we all participate. For any new/enquiring members it's our practice to bring 5 or 6 copies of one of your own poems to share with the other members of that evening's group. For further details contact Anne Connolly at iamaine@aol.com or call the Scottish Poetry Library on 0131 557 2876. There is no need to join immediately - you can come for a 'taster' meeting, and we ask visitors to pay £2:00 per meeting. If and when you do decide to become a member, the annual subscription is £10 (£5 conc.). See also events listing.

South Bridge Scribblers (Edinburgh)

Creative writing group, tutored by Billy Cornwall. Are you interested in writing? ...poetry, short stories, life stories... A friendly, relaxed group for new and more experienced writers. Thursdays 2 – 4pm, South Bridge Resource Centre, 6 Infirmary Street, Edinburgh. For more information contact Nancy Somerville email: nancy.somerville@ea.edin.sch.uk  0131 558 3545 Free

Alistair Paterson’s Classes: Discovering the Writer Within (Edinburgh)

Every Monday in the Charlie Reid Centre, 19 Elmbank St, (down from the Kings Theatre), Charing X, Glasgow, 6-8pm, cost: £8. Tel: 07960 823 712 e-mail: prism.atic@virgin.net http://www.creativewritingretreats.com 
Writers drop in to chill out and turn on to their creativity.

Young Edinburgh Writers / YEW (Edinburgh)

Young Edinburgh Writers is a creative writing group for 13 - 18 year olds who want to develop their writing skills in poetry and prose out of school in a friendly fun environment whilst also meeting others in the city who share that interest. With three of the group having left school, we're now looking for new members. Led by Dorothy Baird, a poet with wide experience of running writing groups, it normally takes place on Thursdays in the Central Library, George IV Bridge, Edinburgh from 4.30pm - 6.30pm. For more information, please contact Dorothy dorothybaird@tiscali.co.uk Cost is £5 and includes refreshments

Southside Writers (Edinburgh)

Starting points for new writing -  constructive feedback on works in progress -   experimenting with specific themes and styles over a number of weeks. There may also be opportunities to use various city locations and institutions for inspiration,  and to read in public.  New members - of any level of experience or confidence -  always welcome, though there may sometimes be a waiting list. Normally Fridays at Southside Community Centre, 117 Nicolson Street EH8 9ER Telephone: 667 0484. £1 per session plus Centre membership (about £7 pa, depending on where you live).

St Mungo's Mirrorball (Glasgow)

This is a Glasgow-based network for poets and poetry lovers that organises regular readings from the best local, national and international poets. For more information on becoming a member or on upcoming events contact Jim Carruth. Regular events from October to May at The Poetry Club, Glasgow School of Art, 167 Renfrew Street, Glasgow. Email: info@stmungosmirrorball.co.uk Website http://www.stmungosmirrorball.co.uk/

The Scottish Writers' Centre (Glasgow)

The Scottish Writers' Centre 2012 Programme of Events starts with Ron Butlin's ‘In Process' insights (5 January), and debates & discussions including ‘The End of Books?' with Ewan Morrison (19 January) and the ‘ Gaelic Literature Forum' ( 28th Jan). Presently, all events are free but we do accept donations in our capacity as a charity which is run entirely by volunteers, all of whom are writers. We also welcome you to support the growth and development of the SWC by becoming a Member with our limited special offer first year of membership at £10.00, which allows you one free entry to the SWC 2012 Writing Competition (Closing Date: 12pm, 27 January) and two Members Only events. So, set your creative intentions for 2012 in the most positive way and participate in bringing the vision of a physical writers' centre in Scotland closer to reality in order to provide ALL writers working in Scotland with a centre of excellence for the promotion of reading and writing. Membership and Entry Forms available from: info@scottishwriterscentre.org.uk  www.scottishwriterscentre.org.uk

Discovering the Writer Within (Glasgow)

A two-hour class with Alistair Paterson every Monday, 6 - 8pm at Charlie Reid Centre, 19 Elmbank St, (down from the Kings Theatre), Charing X, Glasgow. Must call to book in. Tel: 07960 823 712  e-mail:  prism.atic@virgin.net
Website: http://www.creativewritingretreats.com £7

Maryhill Monday Night Writing Group (Glasgow)

Celebrating cultural diversity the class is open to everyone: asylum seekers, refugees, migrants, immigrants, and the host community. Normally Mondays at Maryhill Integration Network, 35 Avenuepark St, Glasgow. For further info contact Wendy Miller: verseatye@yahoo.co.uk

The Huntly Writers (Huntly)

Meeting fortnightly. Newcomers always encouraged. Wednesday evenings, fortnightly. All queries to the secretary Linda Smith at: info@huntlywriters.co.uk or Annie Lamb at Orbs Bookshop, 01466 793765 for venue details. Website: www.huntlywriters.co.uk

Stirling Writers Group (Stirling)

Writers of all abilities and styles welcome; advice, encouragement and constructive criticism; sessions led by tutor; readings and workshops with guest writers; great record of success for members. More information from Robert Ritchie. Normally Tuesdays 7.30-10pm, weekly, Tolbooth Arts Centre, Broad Street, Stirling. Telephone: 01786 464541