Peter Arscott was born in Peru, went to school in England and later studied Spanish at Bristol University before moving to Barcelona where he worked as a teacher and artist. He returned to live in London, working as a tourist guide and exhibiting at various galleries. He lives in Herefordshire and has an art and ceramics studio in Ledbury. He has had stories published in The Common and Brittle Star.

Peter Arscott's work featured in Stand Magazine comprises one article.