“Gutter is a magazine of new Scottish and international writing. During our two annual submission windows, we accept poetry, fiction and essays from writers in Scotland and beyond. … We look for work that challenges, re-imagines or undermines the status quo, work that pushes at the boundaries of form and function, work that is striking and beautiful. We believe that great writing transcends boundaries, and we reject any distinction between literary and genre, high art and popular culture.” Submission is via a form. They also accept pitches (not submissions) of critical essays for their print magazine and reviews for their website on an ongoing basis; these are paid opportunities. And, “All of our reviews are on newly published books with a clear Scottish connection.”
Deadline: 29 March 2026
Length: Up to 2,500 words for prose, up to 3 poems
Pay: £50
Details here and here.  

Deadline: March 29th, 2026