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A wonderful look at teaching on a Scottish island

Life as a teacher is trying enough without having to contend with scare resources, limited electricity, and the worry of pupils walking a dangerous path...

Another joyous trip to Scotland Street

Granny 'Bana' Morton always spoke of The Great McCall Smith. And here he is, 15 books into the world's longest-running serial novel, 44 Scotland Street,...

Leaving it all behind in a bid to destress

In February 2019, award-winning writer Alex Roddie left his online life behind and headed for the highlands. The constant bleeping of blue screens vying for...

Four finalists for the 2021 Highland Book Prize

The Highland Society of London and Moniack Mhor Writersā€™ Centre have today announced the shortlist for the 2021 Highland Book Prize. This annual award celebrates...

The Heretic is a gripping read from start to end

The prequel to The Heretic, Liam McIlvanneyā€™s The Quaker, earned him ā€˜The Scottish Crime Book of the Yearā€™ prize. Iā€™ve little doubt this will do...

Delight as novel wins New Zealand Booklovers Award

A Scots-based writer's first historical thriller has won the New Zealand Booklovers Award for Best Adult Fiction Book 2022. Written by Kiwi-born David Bishop, who...