The Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction

Honouring the achievements of the founding father of the historical novel, the Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction is one of the most prestigious literary prizes in the world.  The Prize celebrates quality, innovation and ambition of writing, and is open to books first published in the previous year in the UK, Ireland or the Commonwealth. 

It was founded in 2009 and is traditionally awarded at the Borders Book Festival in Melrose, Scotland, in June every year. The winner receives £25,000 and shortlisted authors each receive £1,500.