ESU Scotland also teaches debate through Outreach Programmes, teacher training and the provision of resources.
This competition requires entrants to write a poem or piece of prose inspired by one of the works in the collections of the National Galleries of Scotland.
ESU Scotland offers part-time English language classes for students at all levels, from beginners to advanced.
The branch holds various events throughout the year including regular lunches and an annual speech forum.
ESU Scotland also runs The Call Service, an annual service at the Call Statue in Princes Street Gardens which was erected by Americans of Scottish descent to commemorate Scots who gave their lives during World War I. ESU Scotland also runs public speaking and speech writing courses for adults and voluntary organisations.