SPL resources

Best Scottish Poems

Dip into this annual selection of the best Scottish poems! This year's selection is edited by Andrew Greig.

Carry a poem

Read poems and stories from Edinburgh's Carry a Poem campaign. How do you carry yours?

Edwin Morgan Archive

Explore the Edwin Morgan Archive at the Scottish Poetry Library. With selected poems, ephemera, and resources for teachers and readers.

Poets A-Z

Information on Scottish poets, and others taking part in SPL's programmes. With biography, selected publications and sampler poems.

Frequently Requested Poems

Browse some old favourites, find that poem you've been trying to remember, or help others in their search.

European Poetry Map

Want to expand your horizons? Explore contemporary poets, country by country, in the European Poetry map.

Scotland Canada Exchange

In association with Arc magazine, we asked Canadian and Scottish poets to introduce favourite poets from the other side of the water.