Elected: 2026
Stuart Kelly grew up in and still lives in the Scottish Borders. He attended Balliol College, Oxford, and has been literary editor and chief critic for Scotland on Sunday since 2005, as well as writing for numerous other outlets. In addition to his published works, he has presented documentaries on radio and television, and is a regular chair at literary festivals. He is also a lay preacher in the Church of Scotland.
Fellows are nominated by peers and elected by our Council of writers – our governing Board. Being elected a Fellow of the RSL is a lifetime honour. This role gives them the opportunity to support other writers, readers and the future of literature. The RSL connects writers in the Fellowship to one another, and to a wider readership.
