National Galleries Creative Writing Competition

A writing competition run by the National Galleries of Scotland has tickled my fancy.

"ENTRANTS should write a poem or story (max 1,000 words) inspired by a work of art in the permanent collection of the National Galleries of Scotland."

You can enter up to 5 pieces, and different entry categories have been set up - Under 12 years, 12-15 years, 16-18 years, Unpublished adults, and Published adults. If you're not able to get to one of the galleries, you can get inspiration from the Online Collection.

Winning entries will be published in the Scotsman, and the deadline is Friday 23 January 2009.

I have a few favourite paintings and tapestries in the National Gallery at the Mound, so I think I'll take a saunter round one day and select something to inspire me.