A Scottish Creative Arts and Storytelling Magazine
Lighting the way for storytelling across Scotland. Bringing together writing, visual arts, and the communities that give stories life.
Stories > Voices > Community
Latest News
Story Lantern Review continues to develop as preparations move forward for our first issue. Over the coming months, we will be sharing updates on submissions, featured creatives, community projects, events, and opportunities to get involved. Check back regularly to see what is happening across our growing creative community.
Coming Soon!!!
March 2027 ……
Spring issue. Theme: Beginnings
Welcome
Welcome to Story Lantern Review, a Scotland-wide creative arts and storytelling magazine celebrating stories, voices, and community.
Rooted in connection and creativity, Story Lantern Review brings together emerging and established writers, artists, photographers, and community groups from across Scotland.
From fiction, poetry, memoir, and visual art to local projects, independent bookshops, libraries, all the time, shining a light on the people and places where creativity thrives.
Whether you are here to read, create, connect, or be inspired, we invite you to join us as we celebrate Scotland’s rich and diverse creative community.
Inspired > Included > Connected
Lantern Encounters
Lantern Encounters takes Story Lantern Review beyond the page and into our communities across Scotland. Through visits to festivals, libraries, bookshops, schools, arts organisations, and creative groups, as well as farmers markets, and our high streets, we celebrate the people and places that keep creativity alive. Follow our journey as we meet readers, discover new voices, and shine a light on creative communities throughout the country.
Where? When?
Check in later in the summer for venues and dates.
We look forward to welcoming readers!!
Artist in Residence
Each issue features an Artist in Residence whose work helps shape the visual identity of that edition. Readers can explore artwork, learn about the artist’s creative practice, discover their influences, and gain insight into the stories behind their work. The feature includes a profile of the artist together with examples from their portfolio, helping readers connect with artists working across Scotland and beyond.
Writer in Residence
Each issue features a Writer in Residence, offering readers the opportunity to discover original writing, learn about the writer’s creative journey, and gain insight into the craft of storytelling. Through interviews, reflections, and examples of their work, readers can explore the inspiration, techniques, and experiences that shape a writer’s voice.
Photographer in Residence
Each issue features a Photographer in Residence, showcasing a collection of images alongside an exploration of the photographer’s inspiration, techniques, and creative approach. Readers will gain a glimpse behind the lens while discovering the stories, places, and people that inspire their work.
Opportunities
Story Lantern Review appoints a new Artist, Writer, and Photographer in Residence for each issue, creating opportunities to showcase a wide range of creative voices throughout the year. If you are an established or emerging writer, author, photographer, or visual artist and would like to be considered for a future residency, please visit our Contact page and get in touch. We would love to hear about your work and explore how you might be featured in a future issue.