THE 2026 FOUNDING ADVERTISER OFFER
Make your business part of the Modern Scot story.
A full year of advertising in an independent Scottish publication. One straightforward payment, with the option to refresh your advert every month.
Reserve by 31 December 2026. Your 12 months begin on the agreed publication date, after approval.
A SMALL INTRODUCTORY PRICE. A FULL YEAR OF PRESENCE.
Choose where your advertisement appears.
Modern Scot publishes news and original features about Scotland. Your advertisement runs in the corresponding shared NEWS placement for 12 months, linking readers directly to your website. The square block and rotating banner are separate packages, not combined offers.
Business and organisation advertising
NEWS AD BLOCK
Be seen within the news
£99 / 12 months
A 500 × 500 px linked advert in the rotating NEWS block positions.
- One annual payment
- One advert change per calendar month
- Optional renewal at the original price for one further year
ROTATING NEWS BANNER
Take a wider position
£199 / 12 months
A 2000 × 400 px linked advert within the rotating NEWS banner position.
- One annual payment
- One advert change per calendar month
- Optional renewal at the original price for one further year
SEPARATE POLITICAL ADVERTISING RATES
Advertising for parties, candidates and political campaigns
Modern Scot accepts legally eligible political advertising on a clearly labelled, paid basis. All political bookings require additional identity details and review before publication. Purchasing advertising does not imply editorial endorsement.
PAID POLITICAL ADVERTISING · NEWS BLOCK
Political NEWS placement
£499 / 12 months
500 × 500 px political advertising in the NEWS block rotation.
- Promoter and payer information collected
- Political label and digital imprint displayed with the advert
- Manual legal and editorial checks before publication
PAID POLITICAL ADVERTISING · NEWS BANNER
Political rotating banner
£999 / 12 months
2000 × 400 px political advertising in the NEWS banner rotation.
- Promoter and payer information collected
- Political label and digital imprint displayed with the advert
- Manual legal and editorial checks before publication
Replace your approved artwork once per calendar month, across every advertising level.
One annual charge. No recurring card payments or automatic subscription.
One optional renewal at the original rate. Later renewal offers remain below the equivalent standard rate.
How a Founding booking works
- Choose a package. Enter your contact details and the website your advert should open.
- Pay securely. Complete a one-off payment through Stripe.
- Send your artwork. Upload it at booking or supply it before publication. Political advertisers provide their required imprint information.
- Approve and publish. Modern Scot reviews the booking, confirms the placement and sets the 12-month start date.
Before you book
Can I change my advert?
Yes. One replacement of the approved advert per calendar month is included at every package level.
Will the advert run exclusively?
No. NEWS blocks and banners are shared, rotating advertising positions. No exclusive display, number of views or clicks is guaranteed.
When does my year begin?
The 365-day period starts on the agreed actual first-publication date, after artwork and editorial approval.
What if my organisation is political?
Choose the separately priced political package. The form collects the promoter's name and postal address, anyone on whose behalf the advert appears, payer information and authorisation. Each political advert is visibly labelled and displays an imprint. Publication is subject to legal and editorial review.
Can I renew at the Founder's rate?
Renewal is always optional. Your first offered renewal is available at your original annual price for one further year. Any subsequent renewal offer is priced below the matching standard rate.
Join the founding advertisers.
Secure a full year of space in an independent Scottish publication at an introductory rate available until 31 December 2026.
See rates and reserve your space →All bookings are subject to availability, review and suitability. No traffic, sales, impressions or exclusivity are guaranteed. Advertisements are not editorial endorsements. Political ads carry a required imprint. Full Founding Advertising Terms · Advertising enquiries.
