Hawthornden Castle, The International Retreat for Writers, Lasswade, Midlothian EH18 1EG
Phone 0131 440 2180
Fax 0131 440 1989
Contact: The Administrator
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Established 1982 to provide a peaceful
setting where published writers can work without
disturbance. The Retreat houses five writers at a
time, who are known as Hawthornden Fellows.
Writers from any part of the world may apply for
the fellowships. No monetary assistance is given,
nor any contribution to travelling expenses, but
once arrived at Hawthornden, the writer is the
guest of the Retreat. Applications on forms
provided must be made by the end of September for
the following calendar year. Previous winners
include: Les Murray, Alasdair Gray, Helen Vendler,
Olive Senior, Hilary Spurling.
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