Posts Tagged ‘plays’
Protecting the world from the Fae
Seeking to protect the world from the Fae, Scottish sigil agent Aloysius MacBharrais is eccentric. As a sexagenarian he is a welcome change from the tormented teenage protagonists that dominate fantasy genres. However, Hearne admits in the author’s note that he struggled with Glaswegians’ accent in real life. The characters’ Scottish accents feel laboured and…
Read MoreA life on the ocean wave for the Scottish pirates
Pirates and Privateers in the 18th Century provides an interesting account of pirates – a surprising number of whom were Scots in real life. They have been portrayed on the big screen, in plays and books as heroes, romanticising the reality of these criminals of the sea. This book destroys the myth of buried treasure…
Read MoreGlasgow’s festive lights brighten up the dark nights
Christmas is coming – and Scotland’s cities and villages are being lit up in preparation for the festive season. No matter where you, there seem to be lights everywhere, bringing a hint of colour to the long, cold, dark evenings. Glasgow’s Christmas Lights in George Square look spectacular this year, as the Square plays host…
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