The Drouth

The Drouth is an American-format quarterly periodical published in Glasgow, Scotland. It was founded in 2001 by the artist and writer Mitch Miller and critic and writer Johnny Rodger.

Although its title is Scots (Eng: The Thirst) the magazine is published mostly in Scottish Standard English though features and fiction do regularly appear in languages such as French, Italian, Spanish, Broad Scots and Scottish Gaelic.

The Drouth works on a commissioning basis, and does not encourage unsolicited submissions. It has a particular focus on literature, visual art film and politics but also covers music, architecture, photography and comix, and occasional generous creative fiction.

The magazine sponsors a number of cultural events, mostly in Glasgow., Every issue also features a guest editor (usually someone of distinction in a given field) and guest cover artist.

Read more about The Drouth:  Editorial Stance, Press Coverage and Reception, Guest Editors, Guest Artists, Books and Related Media, Notable Contributors

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