Books
Big Scottish Book Club host Damian Barr joins our podcast
The 26th Scottish Field podcast is out today – and we’re joined by author Damian Barr, the host of the Big Scottish Book Club. The December issue of Scottish Field will be appearing in shops any day now, and one of the features in it on Dr David Livingstone, the famous Scots explorer. This month…
Read MoreA mystery from Alexander McCall Smith
Esteemed writer Alexander McCall Smith brings us a new and exciting enigma. Set in the unusual location of Ceylon just before WWII, it follows the story of a ‘pavilion in the clouds’ – the place where a confrontation between suspicious governess Miss White, and protagonist Bella’s parents leads to a gunshot being fired. Years later,…
Read MoreFascinating mystery to be solved in the Cairngorms
Of Stone and Sky is a book for inquisitive minds. The mysterious disappearance of shepherd Colvin Munro and a trail of his twelve possessions leading into the Cairngorms is one that tickles the brain cells. Foster sister Mo and brother Sorley are keen to find Munro and discover why he disappeared. Glover, who has lived…
Read MoreThe Big Scottish Book Club returns with more great guests
The Big Scottish Book Club has returned to our TV screens, showcasing some of the biggest names and new talent in fiction, non-fiction, and poetry from around the world. Hosted by writer Damian Barr, the first of eight episodes was broadcast on Sunday, recorded at Motherwell Concert Hall with guests Louise Welsh who discusses The…
Read MoreA fascinating history of the Outer Hebrides
The Outer Hebrides lie 40 miles to the west of mainland Scotland, forming a barrier to the North Atlantic. Culturally distinct from early prehistory, the islands contain a wealth of historical and archaeological monuments, including the standing stones at Callanish, the magnificent St Clement’s church at Rodel as well as numerous brochs, castles, Pitish houses,…
Read MoreA fascinating insight into the routes of the Highlands
This could be seen as a ‘hitchhiker’s guide to the Highlands’. A valuable addition to the trip for tourists thinking of driving through the Highlands, it traverses the main routes north that cover beautiful landscapes, including the North Coast 500. Using a balance of old photographs and new, Simpson illustrates the changes that have taken…
Read MoreLESSONS IN LEADERSHIP FROM RUGBY LEGEND GAVIN HASTINGS
Chief Sub-Editor Rosie Morton interviews rugby legend Gavin Hastings ahead of his appearance at The Borders Book Festival… When it comes to sporting arenas, rugby presents one of the most challenging environments. Indeed, George Orwell once referred to the great game as ‘war by another name’. It is, of course, in these highly pressurised settings…
Read MoreAngler’s third book celebrates Scottish salmon pools
Fishing enthusiast Iain Ogden is sharing his love of angling in the north-east of Scotland in his third book. Iain caught his first salmon in the beautiful rock-strewn River Findhorn amongst the rolling grouse moors of Drynachan. After moving to Deeside, he became a regular rod on the famed Drum, Tilbouries and Park waters before…
Read MoreNew fundraiser launched by the Scottish Book Trust
National charity Scottish Book Trust has today launched a major fundraising campaign to ensure everyone has access to books. The campaign, backed by The Gruffalo author Julia Donaldson and illustrator Axel Scheffler, wants to ensure that no one misses out on the many lifelong benefits this brings. Since the pandemic, the charity has been overwhelmed…
Read MoreThis book is a joyous journey of discovery
Ever felt that your life is unfulfilled? Well, so does Carole Gunn. Everyday Magic focuses on Carole, the Scottish mother to a teenage daughter and a wife to a distant husband who spends the majority of his time in New York. Carole feels that she is stuck with mediocrity. Fed up with daily life and…
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