Books
Past and present collide in a thriller for teens
Sci-fi meets pre-history in Silver Skin, an epic adventure of a time-traveller, Rab, from the far future, who accidentally ends up in Skara Brae, Orkney during the Neolithic period. Throughout this story aimed at teenagers, Lennon paints a vivd picture of the pre-historic landscape and allows the readers to travel back in time. There is…
Read MoreA look at Edinburgh’s proud military heritage
The latest title in Amberley Publishing’s exciting Military Heritage series looks at Edinburgh’s military past. Author Gregor Stewart’s 96-page paperback looks at the Scottish capital’s history from medieval times to the present day. When the Romans invaded Scotland they constructed a fort in Cramond, a suburb of modern Edinburgh, near their frontier, the Antonine Wall.…
Read MoreGift of Good Money Management for young people
A financial advisor turned author says we must spread important message that money education is vital for the next generation. With latest statistics revealing that UK 16-25 year olds are the most in debt they have ever been, particularly for phone debt, and with the average age of a first time homeowner with a mortgage…
Read MorePartners help children grow nature knowledge
Conservation charity the National Trust for Scotland and supermarket giant Lidl have teamed up to help children build their nature knowledge. As part of the retailer’s commitment to encouraging Scottish families to lead healthy and active lifestyles, it has partnered with the conservation Trust, the charity that protects Scotland’s national and natural treasures to produce…
Read MoreThe genesis of St Andrew’s Scots Memorial Church
This is a hefty book which gives an account of the beginnings of St Andrew’s Scots Memorial Church until 1967. This is the story of one man’s dream, a vision. It is the story of an enterprise unparalleled in the history of The Church of Scotland. Walter T Dunlop captures the reader’s attention with his…
Read MoreWigtown Book Festival aims to be more accessible
This year’s Wigtown Book Festival aims to be the most accessible ever for adults and children. The Big Wig programme for the youngest visitors includes a series of events ideally suited for reluctant readers, children with reading disabilities and those with additional support needs. One particular attraction will be The Yurt which offers multisensory storytelling,…
Read MoreThe scandalous life of Henry VIII’s niece
The Other Tudor Princess is an excellent book which brings to life the story of Margaret Douglas, Henry VIII’s beloved niece, a rebellious and intriguing character during the Tudor period. With scandalous love affairs and the bitter power struggle during the reign of Henry VII, it is a captivating historical piece by Mary McGrigor. This…
Read MoreHow Galloway beef cattle help protect wildlife
Conservation farmer Patrick Laurie is inviting people onto his hill farm to discover how Galloway cattle can be used to help threatened bird species. It’s one of three farm visits taking place as part of the Wigtown Book Festival. Patrick will be inviting the public to see the work he is doing to restore the…
Read MorePreserving the past and recording folk tales
The Wilson Tales Project aims to breathe new life into old tales with the help of local people from the Borders . They have come together to retell and add their own updates to traditional stories that form part of the region’s oral history. The first edition focuses on two tales, that are based on…
Read MoreWigtown Book Festival starts later this week
Scotland’s National Book Town is gearing up for a friendly invasion of book lovers when the annual Wigtown Book Festival gets underway this week. Authors and authorities of every kind will be talking about a multitude of subjects including new evidence about the Viking Age Galloway Hoard – one of the greatest discoveries of buried…
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