National Galleries of Scotland

·         There are 5 categories:

·         Under 12 years

·         12 – 14 years

·         15-18 years

·         Adults prose

·         Adults poetry

Write a poem or piece of prose inspired by one of the works in the collections of the National Galleries of Scotland. As a guide, pieces should not be more that about 1,000 words in length. Images of many of the works can be accessed through the NGS website www.nationalgalleries.org in the section ‘ONLINE COLLECTIONS’.

Entries should be typed, double spaced for prose and in a clear font. An entry form should be completed, giving your name and the required details as the last page of the attachment, and sent to inspired@esuscotland.org.uk.  Entries should be submitted by Friday 17 January 2014. Results of the competition will be announced by Thursday 17 April 2014.