Books
New book marks the thriving Glasgow food scene
A new book is celebrating the vibrant food scene of Glasgow and the glorious west coast countryside. Including the stories and recipes of award-winning restaurants such as The Gannet, Bilson Eleven, Ubiquitous Chip, Gamba, The Spanish Butcher and A’Challtainn, The Glasgow and West Coast Cook Book also introduces some new and exciting places to visit…
Read MoreA murder mystery that will keep you guessing
Private detective Leo Moran returns with this new murder mystery. This will keep you guessing because the author manages to create characters that are refreshingly different while effortlessly weaving Scottish history into this book, making for an intriguing narrative. The protagonist Leo, who enjoys the fi ner things in life, is an especially original character.…
Read MoreIgnite Fellowship winners revealed by book trust
Scottish Book Trust, the national charity transforming lives through reading and writing, has today announced the inaugural Ignite Fellowship awardees. Theatre-maker Annie George and poet Marjorie Lotfi Gill were selected by a panel including representatives from Scottish Book Trust and a professional writer. Annie George is based in Portobello, and her recent plays include Edinburgh…
Read MoreHooray for coorie with this charming new book
The Art of Coorie: How to Live Happy the Scottish Way is a charming book that conjures a strong sense of cosiness. Coorie is defined as ‘a hug of a word’ deriving from the old Gaelic word meaning ‘snug or cosy’. Gabriella Bennett is setting out to bring the Scottish equivalent of the Danish Hyyge to…
Read MoreThere’s no stopping the ladies in their 19th outing
The latest book in the No 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency series, The Colour of all the Cattle does not disappoint. Despite being the 19th book in the series, McCall Smith has not run out of ideas, producing yet another engaging installment to join the rest of the series. The series follows protagonist Mma Precious Ramotswe in…
Read MoreCelebrating the best of the Scottish Highlands
North Coast Journey: the Magic of Scotland’s Northern Highlands is beautiful compendium of all that the Northern Highlands of Scotland has much to offer. Brigid Benson has created a comprehensive, yet beautifully presented guide to taking a North Coast journey. Highlighting curiosities and beauty spots and emphasising the importance of respecting the locals, she provides a…
Read MoreGo wild with the children in the great outdoors
The Wild Year Book is full of great ideas on how to entertain children while rediscovering the great outdoors at any time of year. It is packed with great activities that will help children to cultivate an appreciation for all that nature has to offer. Some fun suggestions included are nest building in spring, or…
Read MoreA sentimental journey from Italy to Orkney
The Highland Games Ambassador by Jackie Roy sees Luca travel from his home in Italy to Orkney, where his father was interned as a prisoner of war in World War II, to fulfil his father’s dying wish. Attracting media attention by financing Scotland’s first Highland Games Ambassador leads to secrets of his past being unravelled. This…
Read MoreWhy peat is so important to life on the islands
Into the Peatlands: A Journey Through the Moorland Year book demonstrates how the peatlands in the Outer Hebrides are central to island life. It explains the significance of peat in local folklore and wildlife. The seasonal processes surrounding peat reveal a significant amount about life on the islands both in the present and in the past as…
Read MoreA sense of history at Edinburgh’s Calton Hill
Kirsten Carter McKee has provided a delightfully in-depth treasure trove of information for anyone with an interest in Scottish architecture or history, more specifically in that of Scotland’s capital city, Edinburgh. The knowledge Carter McKee demonstrates in Calton Hill and the Plans for Edinburgh’s Third New Town, on the history of Calton Hill and all…
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