Posts Tagged ‘author’
Photographer to share his freezing filming experiences
BAFTA and Emmy award-winning wildlife photographer Doug Allan is set to share insights into his extraordinary experiences filming at the poles. The cameraman who has worked extensively with Sir David Attenborough – will be discussing his captivating book Freeze Frame: A Wildlife Cameraman’s Adventures on Ice. He’ll be appearing at the popular Bookface Book Swap…
Read MoreLife, death, art and revolution at the Stuart Court
Palaces of Revolution is far more than just a history book. Based on some 20 years of research and written by ‘one of the best archaeological historians alive’ according to A N Wilson, Palaces of Revolution, Life, Death & Art at the Stuart Court recounts the thrilling history of the troubled and turbulent Stuart dynasty…
Read MoreRare signed Harry Potter book in Glasgow auction
A rare first edition Harry Potter book is going under the hammer next month. McTear’s in Glasgow is holding a Toys, Models and Pop Culture sale on February 3, and lot number 971 is sure to attract interest from around the world. A sought-after signed Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire first edition has…
Read MorePitlochry Festival Theatre reveal 2022 Winter Words guests
Pitlochry Festival Theatre has announcd the exciting line-up for this year’s Winter Words. The event will take place online from 14-20 February, coinciding with the start of Scotland’s Year of Stories. Like last year, the 18th year of Winter Words will be a little different offering a smaller series of digital events. But the upcoming…
Read MoreCelebrating the gems of Scotland’s great outdoors
Author Mike Cawthorne first walked on Ben Nevis at aged seven. This is when he began to gain his extensive knowledge and experience of Britain’s highest points. In this book he shares his vast and fascinating experiences of walking and canoeing in one of the few remaining wild places in the Highlands as well as…
Read MoreThe perfect book for every Scottish kitchen
Sue Lawrence, author of Scottish Baking, has been described as ‘arguably the greatest living Scottish cookery writer.’ Written by Scottish journalist and food writer, this pretty and useful baking guide can be used by anyone from the complete beginner to the most experienced home cook. Filled with 70 Scottish recipes (both sweet and savoury) from…
Read MoreMasterChef winner ready to serve up a special Burns Night
A special Burns Supper is taking place in St Andrews later this month. Executive chef and MasterChef: The Professionals winner, Derek Johnstone, will be teaming up with Richard Turner, chef and co-founder of London butcher Turner & George for a very special Burns Night Supper at 18, St Andrews on Tuesday, January 25. The rooftop…
Read MoreStAnza programme launched ahead of 2022 festival
StAnza, Scotland’s International Poetry Festival, has revealed a host of prize-winning poets among next year’s line-up. It has unveiled its festival programme for 2022 under the title Stories Like Starting Points. The festival, which was forced online in 2021 due to Covid, is planning a full return in hybrid form, Covid permitting, combining the best…
Read MoreTwo days to enter Glencairn Glass crime writing short story comp
If you’re an author with a murderous imagination, a crime that needs capturing or a deadly deed to document, then time is still on your running. The Glencairn Glass – the world’s favourite whisky glass – and sponsor of the McIlvanney and Bloody Scotland Debut crime-writing prizes, is looking for crime short stories, having launched…
Read MoreMysteries as people vanish on a Scots island
The fictional island of Bancree, a place inspired by the author’s trips to the Scottish isles, plays host to a story of mystery and intrigue about a teenage girl and a string of disappearances. People aren’t only arriving on Bancree – they are disappearing too. When a mysterious man and his daughter move into isolated…
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