Writers Retreats in Scotland

Glencanisp Lodge

Glencanisp Lodge is a large country lodge near Lochinver, offering 10 bedrooms in beautiful surroundings. The lodge is available for holidays, conferences and other group events, and is run by the Assynt Foundation.

There are typically two writing weeks each year, costing around £400 per person.

http://www.assyntfoundation.org/section81640.html

Writing on Iona 2009

Angela Locke runs a creative writing retreat in the Argyll Hotel on the Isle of Iona each year. In 2009 the retreat will be held between the 7th and 12th of May.

The retreat costs from £525 per person.

http://www.angelalocke.co.uk/iona.htm

Moniack Mhor

Teavarran, Kiltarlity, Beauly
Inverness-shire

Moniack Mhor is the Arvon Foundation's Scottish retreat, 14 miles from Inverness. They run an extensive programme of courses, some led by leading Scottish writers. They also take bookings for simple retreat weekends.

http://www.arvonfoundation.org/p94.html

Cove Park

Cove Park is a centre for the creative arts and industries, about 20 minutes away from Helensburgh and overlooking Loch Long. Residential programmes are organised on behalf of the Scottish Arts Council, Hi~Arts, and others. The accommodation and studio spaces can be hired, starting from £40 per night.

http://www.covepark.org/