Clare Wigfall Awarded Writing Residency at Hawthornden Castle in Scotland

Creative writing faculty member Clare Wigfall has been awarded a four-week writing residency at Hawthornden Castle in Scotland from June 7 to July 4, 2026. During this time, she will work on developing her story collection. 

The Hawthornden Literary Retreat was originally founded to provide a peaceful setting for creative writers to work without disturbance. Wigfall will be one of six writers in residence during the four-week session. According to the residency website, “No demands are made on the writers’ time during the sessions. The aim is to provide a refuge from the distractions and duties of daily life to allow the writers to concentrate fully on their writing.” 

Wigfall was previously a writer-in-residence at Hawthornden Castle in 2013, and is enthusiastic to return this summer.

Post Date: 04-22-2026