Established in 2018 to encourage the next generation of arts writers at the Fringe, the Fringe Young Writers Award is open to anyone aged 16-21, submitting work either published or unpublished.

Shona McCarthy, chief executive of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society, said: “We are always delighted to support the return of the Young Fringe Writers Award. The Fringe is a wonderful opportunity for writers to learn and develop at the very start of their career, and this award gives us the opportunity to support and encourage emerging writers. Congratulations to Róisin on receiving the 2024 award and we look forward to following her career and hope to welcome her back to the Fringe in the future. Thank you to the Scotsman team for supporting Róisin over the coming months.”

Currently studying towards a BA Joint Honors in Theatre and English Literature at Lancaster University, Róisin impressed judges at the Fringe Society with her reviews of three Fringe shows for edfringereview.com, a student-run reviewing organisation that focuses on amateur, free and student theatre on the Fringe.

Commenting on her win, Róisin said: “It was a privilege to review at this year’s Fringe, and to be awarded for the work I completed there means a great deal. In an industry that often feels extremely exclusive, I am so grateful to be given a voice and an opportunity. I am filled with hope for a future career in arts journalism and I am extremely excited to hone my craft with support from The Scotsman.”