The 2025 Prize

The 2025 Walter Scott Prize has now closed for submissions. You can download the Rules of the Prize by clicking on this link: WSP Rules 2025

Below is the timetable for judging and announcements. If you have any queries, please contact us.

2nd September 2024 Prize opened for submissions

31st October 2024 Closing date for submissions

18th February 2025 Longlist announced

15th April 2025 Shortlist announced

12th-13th June 2025 Winner announced, Borders Book Festival