| Makar | |
|---|---|
| National Poet for Scotland | |
| Nominator | Scottish Government |
| Appointer | First Minister |
| Term length | 3 years |
| Formation | 2004 |
| First holder | Edwin Morgan |
| Salary | £15,000 |
The Makar or National Poet for Scotland is the national poet laureate of Scotland. The current Makar is Kathleen Jamie, who was appointed in August 2021.[1] Holders of the post are appointed by the Scottish Government and supported by the Scottish Poetry Library.