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Enchantment and Vengeance <p> A Review of On a Northern Shore </p>

Enchantment and Vengeance

A Review of On a Northern Shore

Janis Mackay’s On a Northern Shore is a captivating journey into the hauntingly beautiful landscapes of Scotland, where the lines between the living and the dead blur in a tale...
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Capturing Passion <p> A Quick-Fire Q&A with Duncan Simpson

Capturing Passion

A Quick-Fire Q&A with Duncan Simpson

Join us as Duncan Simpson, author of Portraits of Passion, takes part in our series of quick-fire Q&As! What is a quick-fire Q&A? We have our interviewee pick a number... Read More
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Remembering the Slave Trade <p> Reflections on Burns and Black Lives by Clark McGinn </p>

Remembering the Slave Trade

Reflections on Burns and Black Lives by Clark McGinn

As we observe Slave Trade Remembrance Day, it is vital to confront the uncomfortable truths about our history and the figures we celebrate. One such figure is Robert Burns, Scotland’s... Read More
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Unraveling Tales <p> A Review on Cat Wumman </p>

Unraveling Tales

A Review on Cat Wumman

Cat Wumman is the latest collection of short stories by Gerda Stevenson, a multi-talented Scottish writer known for her rich contributions to literature, theatre and music. This collection offers readers...
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A Thrilling Journey Through Scotland's History <p> A Review of To War With Wallace </p>

A Thrilling Journey Through Scotland's History

A Review of To War With Wallace

In To War with Wallace, Barbara Henderson delivers an engaging and adventurous tale set against the backdrop of the Scottish Wars of Independence. Aimed at young readers, this historical fiction...
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A Journey Through Heart and Landscape <p> A Review of Love Goes North </p>

A Journey Through Heart and Landscape

A Review of Love Goes North

Julie McNeill's Love Goes North is a poignant collection of poetry that captures the essence of journeys, both physical and emotional. With a delicate touch, McNeill invites readers to travel...
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Behind the Scenes with Mark Furse <p> Quick-Fire Q&A </p>

Behind the Scenes with Mark Furse

Quick-Fire Q&A

Join us as Mark Furse, author of Scottish Films, takes part in our series of quick-fire Q&As! What is a quick-fire Q&A? We have our interviewee pick a number at random and...
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Nature's Symphony <p> A Review of When the Grass Dances </p>

Nature's Symphony

A Review of When the Grass Dances

When the Grass Dances is a stunning collaboration between poet Valerie Gillies and photographer Rebecca Marr, celebrating the often-overlooked beauty of grasses. This beautifully crafted book invites readers to pause,...
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Threads of Memory and Meaning <p> A Review of If This Were Real </p>

Threads of Memory and Meaning

A Review of If This Were Real

In If This Were Real, Gerda Stevenson invites readers into a vibrant tapestry of poetry that is as rich and varied as the landscapes of Scotland itself. This new edition...
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