Roshni is an award-winning poet and writer. Her debut collection Even the Trees is forthcoming with Bloodaxe Books in 2026.
In her work, she explores themes of memory, silence, and the natural world.
Image: Chantelle Gomez, 2025.
Roshni is also an experienced performer, facilitator, and host. She has facilitated writing workshops in schools, libraries, and arts venues and has worked for organisations such as The Scottish Book Trust, Edinburgh Libraries, Glasgow Women’s Library, and Aberdeen Performing Arts. Her workshops are tailored towards adults and young people.
She has performed her work widely across Scotland and has been featured at festivals such as Edinburgh International Book Festival, Ledbury Poetry Festival, and StAnza.
Her talent is extraordinary – here is a poet set to change the literary landscape forever. – Nadine Aisha Jassat
Roshni Gallagher 