The 2025 Prize

This year’s Prize is now closed for submissions – below is the timetable for judging and announcements. You can download the Rules of the Prize by clicking on this link: WSP Rules 2025 To keep in touch with developments, and for more information about the Prize books and events, please sign up for our newsletter here.

The Walter Scott Prize 2025 Timetable

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 June 2025                                   Winner announced, Borders Book Festival – buy tickets here