It’s Back!
We are excited to announce that our 300 Words Story Writing Competition returns for year two!
Scotland has an amazing history of cool stories, and we can’t wait to see the awesome tales you come up with. With an exciting prize for each category, grab your pens and let your imagination run wild – it’s time to show off your fantastic storytelling skills!
The competition is open to all children living in the Scottish Borders, Midlothian and Edinburgh aged 7 – 15 so get ready for an amazing literary journey!
Let’s make some incredible stories together!
The Great Tapestry of Scotland, conceived by Sir Alexander McCall Smith, is a visual masterpiece narrating Scotland’s rich history, heritage, and culture. This monumental community artwork, featuring over 160 panels, captivates the imagination of thousands of children and young people. Now, the 300 Words competition invites budding writers of all abilities to weave their fictional tales based on the Tapestry’s many stories.
This competition is open to three age groups: 7 – 9, 10 – 12 and 13 – 15. The esteemed author Mairi Kidd, will evaluate the submissions.
Stories should be fictional, but inspired by the stories found within the Tapestry and a maximum of 300 words. Entries should be emailed to tapestrycompetitions@liveborders.org.uk using the form below, no later than than 5pm on Friday 9th May 2024.
Please ensure the email subject is “300 Words” followed by the age group the entry is for.
Good luck!
Be inspired by some of last year’s finalists here:
300 Words Digital Entry Form
Terms and Conditions.
- This competition is open to children who reside in the Scottish Borders, Midlothian and Edinburgh aged 7 – 15.
- All entries must be received either using the contact form on this page or emailed to tapestrycompetitions@liveborders.org.uk using the official entry form that can be downloaded above and be received by 5pm on Friday 9th May 2025.
- If you are emailing, the email subject must be “300 Words” followed by the age group the entry is for and the email must include the fully filled in entry form.
- The finalists from each category will be contacted in advance of the finalist event.
- The winners will be formally announced at a special event on 14th June as part of the Borders Book Festival.
- Each winner from each category will receive a prize of £250 worth of books that can be shared with their class.