Posts Tagged ‘author’
A thrilling novel set in the Scottish oil industry
A Scots author has written a gripping thriller set around the Scottish oil industry. Jane Eddie is a contracts manager for a well abandonment company working in the oil industry in Aberdeen. She lives in a farmhouse in the rural hamlet of Netherley, Aberdeenshire with her partner, four horses and two working cocker spaniels. Jane…
Read MoreA journey of discovery returns for the New Year
From New Year’s Day to Burns Night on 25 January, Message from the Skies returns for a free journey of discovery through the streets of Edinburgh. Message from the Skies 2020 – Shorelines, presents a collection of written pieces to Scotland reflecting on our relationship with our seas, waters and coasts and our maritime heritage…
Read MoreOn the fourth day of Christmas… MacLean & Bruce
On the fourth day of Christmas my true love gave to me, the gift of whisky. If you are struggling to find a really special whisky experience to gift that hard-to-please person this Christmas, we have the perfect solution. MacLean & Bruce is Scotland’s leading whisky-focused travel company, creating luxury bespoke whisky experiences for the…
Read MoreBirds of a feather inspired a modern book
The artwork of an overlooked 19th century ornithologist inspired, and now graces, a modern book on raptors. It is said that you should never judge a book by its cover. However, it was indeed the half a dozen beautiful early Victorian illustrations of birds of prey perching on the lettering of the book’s title that…
Read MoreOur top 10 of some of Scotland’s strangest clubs
After the Act of Union of 1707, gentlemen’s clubs were rife. Some insisted on members wearing dirty clothes, writing their names upside down, eating only fish or even soaping their beards. Here are 10 of the more eclectic Scottish clubs. 1. The Kate Kennedy Club In 1432, St Andrews University principal Bishop Kennedy’s pretty niece…
Read MoreHotel launch juice detox retreat with nutritionist
The Radisson Collection Hotel Edinburgh has teamed up with Amanda Hamilton, the renowned Scottish nutritionist, author and TV personality to launch an exclusive bi-annual Body Kickstart Detox Retreat. To be held on Saturday 29 February and Sunday 1 March 2020, the exclusive event will offer participants a stylish city centre sanctuary to kickstart health eating…
Read MoreA joint win for Emerging Publisher of the Year
An Oban-based publisher was celebrating at the weekend after winning a top literary award. Alan Windram of Little Door Books was named joint winner of the Emerging Publisher of the Year award, together with Kay Farrell of Sandstone Press. The Saltire Litarary Awards were presented at a ceremony in the National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh,…
Read MoreMurder and mystery grip Granite Noir 2020
With the very best in home grown and international crime fiction, a courtroom drama, poison cocktails, music and murder mystery escape games, Granite Noir returns to Aberdeen in February 2020. Now in its fourth year, Granite Noir is inspired by the Granite city – its history, its atmosphere and its strong sense of place –…
Read MoreWar through the eyes of a Scottish conscript
The Adventures of a Highland Soldier, 1808-1814 reveals how the Peninsular War was seen through the eyes of an ordinary Scottish conscript. Few men from the 71st Highland Light Infantry who sailed with Wellington to Portugal returned six years later. The new rendition of this honest tale, edited by Paul Cowan, includes little-known diary entries…
Read MoreHighland balls are becoming a global phenomenon
Bagpipes and trumpets; flag throwers and drummers; tartan kilts and silk pantaloons. That is what the people of Florence had to look forward to before 500 Scots arrived in February 2016 for traditional Scottish Balls with a twist. A special fusion of all things Scots and Florentine, the event will see highland reels danced in…
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