Online guide to Scottish Poets

Kenneth Stevenb.1968

Kenneth Steven is a poet, novelist and children’s author. The wild landscapes and cultural history of the Highlands, and the development of Celtic Christianity have been his main sources of inspiration.

Gerda Stevenson

Gerda Stevenson was born and raised in the Scottish Borders, and trained at RADA, London. She is an actor, singer/song-writer, playwright and poet.

Robert Louis Stevenson1850 - 1894

It is sadly ironic that RLS, under whose pen Scotland and the Scottish character burst into life, was exiled to a life and death so far from his native land.

J. E. Stewart1889 - 1918

J. E. Stewart was a teacher in Coatbridge, and an officer in the Border Regiment during the First World War, with one book of poetry published in 1917.

Sarah Stewart

Sarah Stewart is an editor and literary consultant, the author of children's novels, and a poet.

Christine Stone

Christine Stone is a radio broadcaster, singer and story-teller.

Muriel Stuart1885 - 1967

"The greatest female poet Scotland has so far produced..." -Hugh MacDiarmid

Maud Sulter1960 - 2008

Born in Glasgow of Scots and Ghanaian descent, Maud Sulter was a visual artist, writer, playwright and cultural historian. ‘As a Blackwoman’, the title of her first volume of poems, remained the perspective for her explorations across genres.

Ross Sutherlandb.1979

Ross Sutherland is a writer and performer in theatre, film, radio and podcast.

Mary Symon1863 - 1938

Several of the best-known poems telling of the awful impact of the First World War upon the people of Scotland came from the pen of Mary Symon from Dufftown, an eloquent writer on Banffshire customs and language.

Margaret Tait1918 - 1999

Margaret Tait was one of Britain’s most unique and individual film makers, producing over 30 films, including a portrait of Hugh MacDiarmid. She also published three books of poetry.

William J. Tait1918 - 1992

Bill Tait was born in the Shetland island of Yell. He studied at Edinburgh University and taught English in Shetland, England and Dundee. His collected poems, published in 1980, were the culmination of 40 years of writing.