Hugh McMillan

Who is Hugh McMillan?

Hugh McMillan is a Scottish poet and short story writer. McMillan lives in Penpont and taught history in Dumfries Academy until retiring in 2013.

His pamphlet 'Postcards from the Hedge' was a winner of the Callum Macdonald Prize. He was also a winner in the Smith Doorstep Poetry Prize and the Cardiff International Poetry Competition. His work 'Devorgilla's Bridge' was shortlisted for the Michael Marks Award. He has received several bursaries from the Scottish Arts Council and Creative Scotland. His poetry has been anthologized and broadcast widely.