Brian McCabe (born 1951) is a Scottish writer, tutor and editor, best known for his short stories and poetry.
He studied literature and philosophy at the University of Edinburgh, where he met other young writers such as Ron Butlin and Andrew Greig.
Alongside Greig, Butlin and Liz Lochhead, McCabe was part of "The Lost Poets," a loose collective that organised readings and events in central Scotland during the early 1970s.
Since 1980, McCabe has written full-time and has held fellowships in Scotland and abroad, including a residency at the University of Edinburgh.
[1] He has been a creative writing tutor at several institutions, including the universities of Lancaster, St. Andrews, and Edinburgh, as well as participating in community projects.