The Scottish Text Society (STS) is a text publication society founded in 1882 to promote the study of Scottish literature.[2] The Society publishes scholarly editions of important texts from the country's literary history, and has played a significant role in the revival of interest in the literature and languages of Scotland.

Scottish Text Society
Founded1882
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Headquarters locationEdinburgh
DistributionBoydell & Brewer[1]
Publication typesBooks
Nonfiction topicsHistoric texts
Official websitewww.scottishtextsociety.org

To date, the Society has published approximately 150 volumes, from the 14th to the 19th centuries, but with a focus on Middle Scots works of the 16th to 18th centuries. These editions include poetry, drama and prose works.

Professor Sally Mapstone Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the University of St Andrews is Honorary President of the Society.[3]

Notable publications

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In 2014, the Society launched a new publication of the original poem Buke of the Howlat.[4]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Boydell & Brewer Publishers". Retrieved 8 December 2017.
  2. ^ "Scottish Text Society". Oxford Reference. Retrieved 12 September 2021.
  3. ^ "New principal of St Andrews University Professor Sally Mapstone targets more students from poor backgrounds". Herald Scotland. 29 November 2016. Retrieved 12 September 2021.
  4. ^ "Morna Young on bringing ancient Scots poem The Buke of the Howlat to life". Herald Scotland. 25 September 2018. Retrieved 12 September 2021.
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