Posts Tagged ‘books’
The Royal Scots Club announces its Literary Lunches
Leading Scottish writers are to be the guests of the Royal Scots Club, who have announced their new series of themed Literary Lunches. The first event Scottish Crime featuring three novelists, including Ian Rankin, the creator of Rebus, who lives in Edinburgh. Also attending is Lin Anderson, the novelist and screenwriter best known for her…
Read MoreOn the buses for a look back at Fife transport
Public transport is something that most of us see on a regular basis. David Devoy is a devotee of buses, and his chronicles the independent bus operators that have been deployed in the Fife area in this book that will definitely grab enthusiasts of the transport. Devoy knows his subject, having written several books on…
Read MoreSam Heughan creates new scholarship at the RCS
A global star and a Royal Conservatoire of Scotland graduate is paving the way for aspiring artists to follow in his footsteps. Sam Heughan, the internationally acclaimed Hollywood actor, author, producer, entrepreneur and philanthropist, is personally funding a new ten-year scholarship programme in his name. Sam has returned to his RCS roots to support the…
Read MoreGuy Grieve and author Alistair Moffat join our podcast
Scottish Field’s weekly podcast continues this week, as we speak with our award-winning columnist Guy Grieve, and acclaimed writer Alistair Moffat. Guy – who has just been diagnosed with Covid but was determined to chat with us – tells us about his life at sea, and what it takes to be a scallop fisherman setting up…
Read MoreA life on the hills is a fascinating chronicle
It isn’t very often you see books documenting a life spent on the hills. But in Sixty Glorious Seasons: The Memoirs of Finlay Mackintosh, a Badenoch Stalker 1883-1966, we learn the subject certainly lived a fascinating life. His time working in Badenoch as a stalker is inspiring, especially for those who know the area themselves.…
Read MoreCappuccino and Porridge – a real life romance
When I first picked up Cappuccino and Porridge, I was all set to don my chef hat and ready myself for a new breakfast recipe – but never judge a book by its cover. The name Cappuccino and Porridge is, in fact, a hint at a beautiful melange of Italian and Scottish heritage. Inspired by…
Read MoreThe noble Scottish family who had it all – and lost it
The debut book by television producer Simon Welfare depicts the fascinating lives of John and Ishbel Gordon, the Marquess and Marchioness of Aberdeen. The couple aimed to change the world with their passion for philanthropic endeavours and social reform. However, they ended up losing their fortune after years of generosity. As the couple were the…
Read MoreBloody Scotland reveals shortlist for debut novel award
The Bloody Scotland International Crime Writing Festival has revealed that three of the books on this year’s McIlvanney Prize longlist have made the shortlist for this year’s Bloody Scotland Scottish Crime Debut of the Year. The 2021 shortlist is: The Silent Daughter by Emma Christie (Wellbeck) – from Aberdeen / Portobello No Harm Done by…
Read MoreA look at Scotland’s oldest mountain refuge
As most Scots will know, Corrour Bothy is a staple in the Cairngorms landscape. Known as the oldest and most famous bothy in Scotland, Storer explores the history of this mountain refuge. This is a surprisingly fascinating and humorous book considering it is centered around such a small bolthole. This is mainly due to the…
Read MoreKirsty Wark to explore literary landscape in new radio series
A new four-part series, Written In Scotland, presented by Kirsty Wark will show how the nation is uniquely defined by its writers. Starting on 24 June, each episode will explore Scotland’s past and present literary landscape. Kirsty will unpick how Scottish authors distinctively and sometimes controversially reflect the perception of their country, and asks if…
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