BOOKS
A handy guide to the various gins of Scotland
There has never been a more exciting time for gin producers in Scotland. But the crowded market (there are around 300 Scottish gins) can sometimes...
Crime writer celebrates Scottish landscapes
Ordinarily known for her best-selling crime writing, Val McDermid has departed from her typical style, providing a unique take on the Scottish landscape. In My...
Monsters and more in a book for the wee ones
For a child, thereās nothing scarier than a story with monsters ā but they always lose in the end. Lea Taylor has tapped into traditional...
New writers given a chance to shine at festival
Aberdeenās crime fiction festival, Granite Noir, will be back for a fourth year in 2020 - with plans already underway for the biggest and most...
