Posts Tagged ‘books’
A bedtime favourite translated into Scots
Scots linguist Susan Rennie has charmingly translated the much loved children’s classic into Scots. With the delightful original artwork, the story follows the family’s adventure to find the bear as they battle through ‘Claggie mud’, ‘muckle forests’ and ‘Skirlin snawstorms’. An enjoyable re-imagining of the classic bed time story, as much fun for adults as…
Read MoreA shooting murder mystery in the countryside
Death of a High Flyer reflects the concerns of the countryside and the people who live there. Hart-Davis creates an intricate web of characters, all of whom come under suspicion when the town’s pushy billionaire dies during a shoot. Known for ruffling more than a few feathers, it all becomes a question of whodunnit? Great…
Read MoreIt’s good to talk for a Scottish day of conversation
Voluntary Arts Scotland and A Year of Conversation 2019 have teamed up to call on the country to take time out and talk. Scotland will be getting to know itself better on 11 May when groups across the country take part in A Day of Conversation. The initiative is part of A Year of Conversation…
Read MoreMoy Mackay ready for this year’s Borders Art Fair
Scottish landscape artist and author Moy Mackay is poised to reveal her new collection of work this week. She will literally pull all her threads together in readiness for her appearance at this year’s Borders Art Fair held at Springwood Park in Kelso from 15–17 March. As a non-profit organisation, opportunities for public and private…
Read MoreTeenagers given a writing boost by Book Trust
The Scottish Book Trust has today announced the seven teenage writers and illustrators who will join the What’s Your Story? programme. Now in its fourth year, the scheme from the national charity – transforming lives through reading and writing – has so far assisted over 20 young people from across Scotland to develop writing, illustration…
Read MoreWith James Bond writer, you only live twice
You know the name… you know the number – James Bond, 007. As the author of the James Bond novel Solo, William Boyd has shared parts of his own life with Ian Fleming’s eternally popular hero. Published in 2013, Solo centres on Bond’s mission to the civil war in the fictional country of Zanzarin, where…
Read More10 men who highlighted Scotland’s pioneer spirit
Scotland has always been a trailblazing nation, with our people at the forefront of science, technology and art. Here, we highlight 10 Scots who established disciplines from geology and economics to the historical novel, and most points in between. 1 Adam Smith (1723-1790) Kirkcaldy-born Smith entered Glasgow University at 14, studying moral philosophy under Francis…
Read MoreScotland Tractor World Show makes a return
Banish the winter blues by ploughing a furrow to a fantastic family weekend later this month. Back by popular demand, the Scotland Tractor and Classic Commercial Show is returning over the weekend of 23 and 24 March, at the Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh, and will be even bigger and better. Show organisers are building on…
Read MoreThe mysteries of a Hebridean house – set a century apart
The House Between The Tides, Sarah Maine’s novel follows the stories of two women living a century apart whose lives become entwined with Muirlan House. After her parents’ tragic death Hetty Deveraux leaves London, returning to the home of her heritage on a remote Hebridean island estate. In 1910, Beatrice marries painter and naturalist Theodore Blake, whose father displaced…
Read MoreNew exhibits come to Abbotsford for March opening
A wooden Jacobite quaich, a rare pack of 17th century playing cards, a slop bowl and a Persian charm are among a range of items added to the Sir Walter Scott exhibition. Being held at his famous home Abbotsford, in the Scottish Borders, the new attractions are all ready for the opening of the new…
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