Edinburgh Short Story Award A project of Scottish Arts Trust (see other related projects). About The competition is managed by the Scottish Arts Trust, a registered charity. All funds raised are used to promote the arts in Scotland and beyond. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions, except for bursaries for free entry are randomly awarded among those who apply for assistance during a portion of the submission period. The fee is GBP £12 (average for contests). Important: Publication in Edinburgh Anthology offered to authors of all longlisted and shortlisted stories. Country of Publication & Year Established United Kingdom Established in 2014 Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Print Publication Print PublicationAwarded 1 x per year AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Statistics Synopsis Slower Edinburgh Short Story Award's overall average response time is slower than most contests. Fiction Temp Closed Dates:Will be open to submissions from 01 November 2026 12:00 AM GMT Standard Time (in 46 days) through 28 February 2027.3Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: All nationalities.Genres: GeneralLengths: Short Story: 1,000 - 2,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Winner's Prize:Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Professional payment. Details: GBP £3,000 for first prize.Submissions:Method: Submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Multiple entries: Multiple entries are allowed.Media: Text. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary. Go to contest webpage Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:X (Twitter) @ScotStoryAwards Support this Publisher: Buy Book(s) For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Edinburgh Short Story Award Submission Statistics The statistics in this section are compiled from submission reports sent to us through our submission tracker. They are not provided by the publication's editors/staff or by Duotrope's admins. Information in this section is updated a few times per day. Learn more about the statistics. Filter: Category: Group by submission Include outliers Include related projects Accuracy We have received 5 reports from 5 different members within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 145 min | 204.6 mean avg | 151.0 median | 423 max days (111.4 std dev) Other Information The most common submission fee paid: GBP £11.00. Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 07 Aug 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 10 Mar 2026. Date compiled: 15 Sep 2026 09:04 UTC (less than a minute ago). Work submitted here was also submitted to...This section is available to subscribers only. Sign up and start your free trial today!Members accepted here also had work accepted by...This section is available to subscribers only. Become a member and start your free trial today! Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! Related ProjectsEdinburgh Award for Flash Fiction Charges fees for all submissionsEdinburgh Essay Award Charges fees for all submissionsEdinburgh Novel Award DNQEdinburgh True Flash Award ON HIATUS Charges fees for all submissionsEdinburgh Young Adult Fiction Prize DNQ Before SubmittingWe cannot guarantee that the information on this page is correct. It is not unusual for publications to evolve or close without notice. We do our best to keep up, but it isn't always possible. Duotrope listings do not imply endorsement or recommendation of the project being listed. Before submitting, you should use your own judgment to determine whether the project meets your standards.Always read the full guidelines provided by the publisher.Try to read at least one previous publication to get a better idea of what the editor would like to see.Unless the publisher's guidelines state otherwise, always use industry standard manuscript formatting.Be professional, patient, and persistent. DatesLast Updated: 23 Aug 2026We check their guidelines for changes every four weeks, and we audit the listing twice a year. Cookie Consent: This site uses secure first-party cookies for essential, preference-setting, and statistical purposes. We do not use any marketing, advertising, or third-party cookies. Read our full cookie policy. Accept All Cookies Allow Essential Cookies Only