BOOKS

An insight into Scotland’s lost love of pewter
Pewter was in everyday use in most households, churches and places of commerce in Europe for hundreds of years. But it fell out of favour...

An amusing look at 50 of the ‘worst’ Scots
Acclaimed writer Allan Brown has amassed a hilarious collection of portraits of 50 of the most prominent offending villains and numpties. He cast a sharp...

A cool read as writer goes on the search for snow
Like a pirate in search of treasure, Iain Cameron scours Britainās mountains for patches of surviving robust snow. From the opening story of Cameron battling...

Past and present collide in a thrilling murder mystery
Set against the backdrop of the Scottish Highlands, A Rattle of Bones is a tale of injustice and mystery, and the echo of the past...