the scottish borders robbie porteous

The Scottish Borders cover a vast area, stretching from the east coast to rural Dumfriesshire and from the more populous Lothians to the border with England

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Guidebook presenting 45 day walks and one long distance route in the Scottish Borders. The day walks cover five areas: the Cheviots, Tweeddale, the Ettrick Hills, Moffat Hills and Manor Hills. The walks are a mixture of high and low-level routes and can be fully customised using multiple variants.

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Andrew Bibby walks south from Edinburgh through the Scottish borders to the Cheviots and the English border and then carries on until he reaches North Yorkshire and the river Swale. His journey is one of discovery into the distinctive landscapes of the border lands,

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James Hogg s The Private Memoirs and Confessions of a Justified Sinner is a Scottish classic, a quintessentially Gothic tale of psychological horror, and a relentless attack on Calvinist dogma. The Penguin Classics edition is edited with an introduction and notes by Karl Miller.Robert Wringham s family is composed of a dissolute father and brother, a pious mother, and a rival father in the person of a fanatical Calvinist minister. He comes to believe that he is one of the elect, predestined to be saved, while others are damned. Sure of his freedom from the dictates of morality, he embarks on a series of crimes in the company of a new friend Gil-Martin, a man of many likenesses who can be mistaken for Robert, and who explains that they are as one in the holy work of purifying the world. But who is Gil-Martin? And what does he truly desire? The Gothic double or doppelganger is nowhere more powerfully imagined than in Confessions of a Justified Sinner, once called the greatest novel of Scotland .This new edition has an introduction by Karl Miller, which discusses the presence of the novel in the life and times of James Hogg. It also contains two of Hogg s most interesting stories, Marion s Jock and John Gray o Middleholm .James Hogg (1770-1835) born in Ettrick, in the Scottish Borders. A shepherd for many years, Hogg was writing poems by the 1790s, aiding Walter Scott with material for his collection of ballads, The Minstrelsy of the Scottish Border. In 1810 he moved to Edinburgh, where he published several volumes of verse, and worked on the Spy and Blackwood s Edinburgh Magazine. Confessions of a Justified Sinner was published anonymously in 1824, and is now generally seen as his masterpiece.If you enjoyed Confessions of a Justified Sinner, you might like Matthew Lewis s The Monk, also available in Penguin Classics. A Scottish classic, a world classic Ian Rankin A sinister, funny, moving tale of demonic possession, murder and religious fanaticism Sunday Telegraph

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The Secret History of Here is the story of a single place in the Scottish Borders. The site on which Alistair Moffat s farm now stands has been occupied since prehistoric times. Walking this landscape you can feel the presence and see the marks of those who lived here before. But it is also the story of everywhere. In uncovering the history of one piece of land, Moffat shows how history is all around us, if only we have the eyes to see it. Taking the form of a journal of a year, this is a walk through the centuries as much as the seasons, offering a glimpse into the lives of those who came before, as well as those who live here now.

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From inspiration and design to the finished vibrant picture, learn to become the felt artist you ve dreamed of becoming through this third book by bestselling author and renowned felt-maker, Moy Mackay.The brand new, opulent book by bestselling author and renowned felt-maker, Moy Mackay. This book shows you how to find inspiration - and hone it - for your own felt painting creations, gradually helping you to develop personal and original ideas. For the first time, delve into the catalogue of Moy s beautiful, colourful sketchbooks and photographs and learn about her own design process and influences, through which your own artistic abilities can be ignited and explored. In addition, Moy takes you through every step of the felt-making process, including the materials and tools you need, the process itself (which is easier than you d imagine), and how to put together four fabulous felt paintings of varying subjects - all of which Moy has devised to give you the basic knowledge for eventually designing your own felt creations. There is also guidance on stitching - both hand- and machine-stitching - as well as how to use colour and introduce texture in the form of different fibres and threads. There are numerous examples of Moy s work throughout the book, inspired by the dramatic scenery of the Scottish Borders where she lives and works, providing further inspiration for your own gorgeous felt paintings.

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Janet is forbidden from visiting the woods near her father s castle because legend says that long ago a local boy called Tam Linn was stolen there by the fairy queen and never returned. But Janet isn t afraid of fairy stories...Deep in the woods, by a well, she meets a fairy knight -- the famous Tam Linn, forbidden to leave by the evil queen s spell.Janet decides to save him, but when the queen and her army appear, fairy magic turns Tam Linn into a whole host of Scottish creatures. Can Janet hold on long enough to rescue him?A sharp and intelligent retelling of the traditional Scottish fairy tale of Tam Linn, which originated in the Scottish Borders, adapted for a young audience. Award-winning author Lari Don s fresh take on this well-known story is perfectly complemented by artist Philip Longson s breathtaking illustrations.The Tale of Tam Linn is one of the titles in the new Picture Kelpies: Traditional Scottish Tales range of picture books that bring classic Scottish folk and fairy tales to life for young children.

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Map of the 265 mile (426km) Pennine Way National Trail, between Edale in the Peak District and Kirk Yetholm in the Scottish Borders. This booklet is included with the Cicerone guidebook to the trail, and shows the full route on OS 1:25,000 maps. This popular long-distance route typically takes three weeks to complete.

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A charming account of a daughter, a house and a fastidious dad Sunday TimesShelley Klein grew up in the Scottish Borders, in a house designed on a modernist open-plan grid. With colourful glass panels set against a forest of trees, it was like living in a work of art. Her father, Bernat Klein, was a textile designer whose pioneering colours and textures were a major contribution to 1960s and 70s style.Thirty years on, Shelley moves back home to care for her father, now in his eighties: the house has not changed and neither has his uncompromising vision - or his distinctive way of looking at the world. Told with great tenderness and humour, this is Shelley s account of looking after an adored yet maddening parent and a piercing portrait of the grief that followed his death. A sad, funny, utterly fascinating book about families, home and how to say goodbye Mark Haddon Original, moving and bracingly honest... often hilarious Blake Morrison, Guardian It is strange that grief should produce such a life-affirming book, but it has. Read it for the solace it contains, or for its captivating descriptions. Either way, it s a delight Telegraph

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*THE INCREDIBLE STORY BEHIND THE BETTER MAN FILM* It s much more interesting to be a little bit broken and talk about your vulnerabilities. An intimate, funny and frank account of the moments behind the music, the truth behind the headlines and the fascinatingly complicated man behind the imperious entertainer, Robbie Williams. Bestselling author Chris Heath has been working closely with Robbie for many years to create a personal and raw account of fame, fortune, family and music. This vivid and detailed portrait shows the real highs and lows of Robbie s life as he found his way forward, one that is unprecedented in its intimacy and honesty. Long-awaited by millions, Reveal is the uncensored and compelling portrait of Robbie as you ve never seen him before.

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Robbie Burns, aka the Naked Trader, is an ordinary bloke who quit his day job and traded his way to over £3 million buying and selling shares – tax-free. No gimmicks. No multiple screens. No lucky bubbles. Just common-sense trading techniques, tea, toast and afternoon naps. And a lot of time to do whatever else he wanted.While whole industries rely on making trading sound more difficult than it really is, the secret no one wants you to know is that anyone can use it to never have to work another ordinary job in their life. This book shows you how to do so without taking silly risks, swallowing a financial dictionary or staring at a screen all day.In the Naked Trader, Robbie Burns reveals:How stock market trading actually worksWhere to find quality companies (and what makes them decent)What a winning trade plan looks likeThe best times to buy and sell sharesProven methods for controlling risk (including the subtle art of stop-losses)The mindset you need for long-term successSurprising ways to make money in market meltdownsHow to trade shares in companies across the pondJust what he gets up to during his Spanish trading retreats!And many other real-life trading techniques from more than 25 years of success.You will also find out what his and others’ biggest mistakes have been, so that you can avoid them.This is the ultimate guide to making money in the stock market without getting bored or poor. Join Robbie and start trading the naked way!

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#39;From the Scottish islands with love, a treasure trove of recipes and folklore #39; - DIANA GABALDON,author of OutlanderWINNER - BEST COOKING/BAKING BOOK - CREATIVE BOOK AWARDS 2025Fàilte, I #39;m Coinneach, the Hebridean Baker. Welcome to my Scottish kitchen.Mastering the art of Scottish baking is more than just perfecting shortbread, scones and clootie dumpling. It #39;s about capturing the heart and soul of Scotland in every dish. This cookbook is a celebration of Scotland #39;s timeless culinary traditions and an introduction to new recipes sure to become future family favourites.Hebridean Baker, The Scottish Cookbook invites you to explore a delightful array of heart-warming soups and pies, show-stopping desserts and mouth-watering cakes, along with irresistible biscuits perfect for dunking in a cup of tea. Join me on a Scottish island adventure as I share a collection of recipes, flavours, stories, people and memories with you - one delicious bite at a time. #39;This gorgeous book, illustrated with vivid, candid photography of the wild Hebridean landscape, welcomes cooks into the heart of the Scottish countryside. Filled with folklore and inimitable storytelling, it #39;s a fascinating read, thread through with both traditional and modernised recipes that express the beauty of the local larder. This is a book that comforts, soothes and sates. #39; - Charlotte Smith-Jarvis, Judge at The Creative Book Awards 2025 (Winner of Best Cooking/Baking Book, 2025)

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Thaim wi a guid Scots tongue in their heid are fit tae gang ower the warld In The Scottish World, renowned broadcaster Billy Kay takes us on a global journey of discovery, highlighting the extraordinary influence the Scots have had on communities and cultures on almost every continent. While others have questioned the self-confidence of the Scots, Kay has travelled the world from Bangkok to Brazil, Warsaw to Waikiki and found ringing endorsements for the integrity and intellect, the poetry and passion of the Scottish people in every country he has visited. He expands people s view of Scotland by relating remarkable stories of the wealthy Scottish merchant community in Gdansk; of national geniuses of Scots descent, such as Lermontov in Russia and Grieg in Norway; of an American Civil War blamed on Sir Walter Scott and initiated in the St Andrew s Society of Charleston; of inspirational missionaries in Calabar and Budapest; of Scotch professors establishing football in soccer strongholds such as Barcelona and São Paulo; of pioneers like Sandeman and Cockburn, and the Scottish roots of many of the great wines of Europe; and of their amazing involvement in liberation movements in Malawi, Chile, Peru, Greece, Corsica and India. The Scottish World is a celebration of the enormous contribution the Scots have made to the modern world.

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The Scottish Highlands is a place rich in history, a land of hills and craggy mountains, of secluded coves and sandy beaches, and appealing towns and villages. Written by someone who loves the Scottish Highlands whatever the weather, this book will help you explore this wonderfully beautiful corner of Britain.The Scottish Highlands are at the most northerly extreme of mainland Britain. The region was once a place of turmoil and bloodshed, of clan warfare and royal misadventure. Now the Highlands are somewhere to explore at leisure. It is a place rich in history, a land of hills and craggy mountains, of secluded coves and sandy beaches, and appealing towns and villages. With this book as your guide, meet Felicity, a large and friendly puma; learn the rules of Shinty, a unique and popular Highland sport; sit in the shade of Europe’s oldest living tree; take a turn around the Devil’s Elbow, if you dare; find yourself at the very center of Scotland; visit a fairy village; take a stroll around an impossible garden; and shake it all about at the Earthquake House. Written by someone who loves the Scottish Highlands whatever the weather, this book will help you explore this wonderfully beautiful region.

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Winner of The Bloody Scotland Crime Debut of the Year Shortlisted for the McIlvanney Prize for Scottish Crime Book of the Year 2021 and the CWA Historical Dagger 2022Edge of the Grave by Robbie Morrison is a dark historical crime novel set in 1930s Glasgow. A city still recovering from the Great War; split by religious division and swarming with razor gangs. For fans of William McIlvanney’s Laidlaw, Denise Mina and Philip Kerr. #39;Peaky Blinders meets William McIlvanney in this rollocking riveting read #39; – Adrian McKinty, author of The ChainGlasgow, 1932. When the son-in-law of one of the city’s wealthiest shipbuilders is found floating in the River Clyde with his throat cut, it falls to Inspector Jimmy Dreghorn to lead the murder case – despite sharing a troubled history with the victim’s widow, Isla Lockhart.From the flying fists and flashing blades of Glasgow’s gangland underworld, to the backstabbing upper echelons of government and big business, Dreghorn and his partner ‘Bonnie’ Archie McDaid will have to dig deep into Glasgow society to find out who wanted the man dead and why.All the while, a sadistic murderer stalks the post-war city leaving a trail of dead bodies in their wake. As the case deepens, will Dreghorn find the killer – or lose his own life in the process? #39;Astounding. Tense, absorbing and dripping with gallus Glasgow humour, this book is absolutely wonderful #39; – Abir Mukherjee, author of the Wyndham Banerjee series #39;A magnificent and enthralling portrait of a dark and dangerous city . . . Chilling and brutal, but also deeply moving and, most importantly, beautifully written #39; – Mark Billingham, author of the Tom Thorne series

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A superb book ... Anybody interested in Scottish history needs to read it Andrew Marr, Sunday TimesEighteenth-century Scotland is famed for generating many of the enlightened ideas which helped to shape the modern world. But there was in the same period another side to the history of the nation. Many of Scotland s people were subjected to coercive and sometimes violent change, as traditional ways of life were overturned by the rational exploitation of land use. The Scottish Clearances is a superb and highly original account of this sometimes terrible process, which changed the Lowland countryside forever, as it also did, more infamously, the old society of the Highlands.Based on a vast array of original sources, this pioneering book is the first to chart this tumultuous saga in one volume, with due attention to evictions and loss of land in both north and south of the Highland line. In the process, old myths are exploded and familiar assumptions undermined. With many fascinating details and the sense of an epic human story, The Scottish Clearances is an evocative memorial to all whose lives were irreparably changed in the interests of economic efficiency.This is a story of forced clearance, of the destruction of entire communities and of large-scale emigration. Some winners were able to adapt and exploit the new opportunities, but there were also others who lost everything. The clearances created the landscape of Scotland today, but it came at a huge price.

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THE BOOK OF DREDD Mega-City One, a dystopian nightmare of the future teetering on the brink of chaos. The only thing stopping the sprawling megalopolis from succumbing to the mayhem, maniacs and murderers are the Judges, and toughest of them all is Judge Dredd. The best-selling series collecting The Law in order continues as Dredd uncovers a decades-old cover-up that will see justice come for the Judges themselves and, one hotel, one night, multiple psychopaths, but who will live to see daybreak? Written by John Wagner (A History of Violence), Gordon Rennie (Missionary Man), Rob Williams (Kingsman: The Red Diamond), Robbie Morrison (Doctor Who), Pat Mills (Marshal Law), Al Ewing (The Immortal Hulk) and Si Spurrier (Hellblazer), with art by Simon Coleby (Low Life), Dave Taylor (Zorro), Richard Elson (Sonic the Comic), Patrick Goddard (Hulk), Kev Walker (Guardians of the Galaxy), Sam Hart (Starship Troopers), Paul Marshall (Firekind), Cliff Robinson (Mother Earth), Smudge (Chiaroscuro), David Roach (Doctor Who), Inaki Miranda (Ragman), Neil Googe (Welcome to Tranquility) and Peter Doherty (The Dreaming).

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Every Scot should read it. Scotland now has the lively, provocative and positive history it deserves. Irvine Welsh, GuardianA dramatic and intriguing history of how Scotland produced the institutions, beliefs and human character that have made the West into the most powerful culture in the world.Arthur Herman argues that Scotland s turbulent history, from William Wallace to the Presbyterian Lords of the Covenant, laid the foundations for the Scottish miracle . Within one hundred years, the nation that began the eighteenth century dominated by the harsh and repressive Scottish Kirk had evolved into Europe s most literate society, producing an idea of modernity that has shaped much of civilisation as we know it. He follows the lives and work of thinkers such as Adam Smith and David Hume, writers such as Burns and Boswell, as well as architects, technicians and inventors, and traces their legacy into the twentieth century. Written with wit, erudition and clarity, The Scottish Enlightenment claims the Scots rightful place in the history of the western world.

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The complete tale of Shakara is now collected in one volume. Shakara is the most feared entity in the universe, an unstoppable killing machine determined to bring vengeance upon those who annihilated his entire species – and nothing in the whole of the known universe will be able to stop it! A visually outrageous and impossibly epic tale of shocking violence and destruction! Written by Robbie Morrison (The Authority, Nikolai Dante) and featuring the incredible art of Henry Flint (Zombo, Judge Dredd), Shakara is a modern 2000 AD saga!

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The Scottish Wars of Independence are often celebrated for the heroic deeds of men, but behind the scenes, noblewomen played an equally pivotal role in shaping the nationâ ™s fate. In Women in the Scottish Wars of Independence, Beth Reid brings to life the stories of these remarkable women, from royalty to influential landowners, whose contributions to Scotlandâ ™s turbulent history have long been overlooked. From noblewomen like Isabella MacDuff, Agnes Randolph, and Agnes Comynâ ”who made kings, defended castles, and led conspiraciesâ ”to royal women who influenced key decisions and defined dynasties, this book paints a vivid picture of resilience, strategy, and courage. Through chronicles, royal charters, and material culture, Reid uncovers how these women navigated war and politics, revealing their critical yet underappreciated roles in shaping the outcomes of the Wars of Independence. Focusing on noblewomen rather than ordinary lives, this book offers a fresh perspective on a male-dominated narrative, shedding light on the influential partnerships and actions of women who stood at the heart of Scotland s history. With meticulous research and compelling storytelling, Women in the Scottish Wars of Independence is essential reading for history enthusiasts eager to explore the often-untold contributions of Scotlandâ ™s noblewomen during one of its most formative periods.

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Through 70 stunning infographics and maps, this exciting and timely book looks at the borders that define our current world. There are borders that are easily crossed and borders that are entirely impassable; there are visible borders – sometimes demarcated by fences, walls, flags and posts – and invisible borders – not seen on a physical map and oftentimes restrictive of access to targeted populations; there are land borders, maritime, political and cultural borders… Presenting 70 case studies through maps and infographics, two experts in geopolitics reflect on the modern world through the lens of border lines helping the reader make sense of a complex world. Atlas of Borders addresses the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, the repercussions of Brexit, the Covid-19 pandemic, and the migration of peoples around the globe.Featuring up-to-date maps, the book also covers the aquatic borders of the Svalbard Islands, the borders of the eastern Mediterranean and the Blue Line dividing Lebanon and Israel. In a confusing and at times chaotic world that seemingly defies interpretation, this atlas sheds light on larger issues behind the lines that separate or connect us.

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A collection of remarkable stories from the founders of charity Ocean Culture Life. Explore Earth’s most remote open oceans, with telling insights from the extraordinary heroes making new discoveries every day.The Ocean Speaks brings together more than 45 ocean culture life enthusiasts who have taken ocean protection into their own hands, documenting the unknown and telling stories that aim to connect humans with water. Whether they are divers, marine biologists, surfers, influencers, conservationists, photojournalists, or filmmakers, each of these ocean lovers is playing a part in deepening our understanding of our planet’s largest life support system, 80% of which remains unmapped, unobserved, and unexplored. Split geographically by oceans and continents, the stories include a project that documents the world’s largest population of tiger sharks in the Maldives, divers who unofficially patrol a UNESCO world heritage site near the volcanic ‘Ring of Fire’ in the Tropical Eastern Pacific, a visit to the touching but ghostly turtle cemetery in Malaysia, and incredible natural spectacles like the mass spawning of grouper in French Polynesia, or the humpback whales who flock to the remote Silver Bank in the Dominican Republic to birth and mate. With over 200 underwater images from every ocean on the globe, The Ocean Speaks is a stunning celebration of ocean life, a unique glimpse into the biggest habitat on the planet, and marks a small point on the journey towards protecting it. This inspiring collection of testimonies is a must for anyone concerned about our waters, and those wanting to protect our environment. The battle to protect the deep blue is ongoing, but stories like these are taking us in the right direction.Ocean Culture Life is a charity dedicated to promoting the conservation, protection, and improvement of the physical and natural marine environment, by widening and deepening public understanding of the ocean #39;s issues and challenges.

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Ever since the humble potato arrived from Peru around 1730 it has been a key component of the Scottish diet. In this book Liz Ashworth introduces the heritage and history of the potato and the numerous varieties available, including information on nutritional benefits, the tattie season and how to grow your own. The recipes are organized in themed sections: Breakfasts, Snacks, Soups, Traditional Favourites, Salads, Pies, Puddings, Baking and Biscuits (including gluten free), recipes from Further Afield and Drinks.In addition to basic potato dishes (boiled and steamed; mashed; roast, sauted, chips, wedges and baked), she also includes a mouth-watering selection of recipes, from Tattie Scones, Norwegian Potato Pie and Haggis Frittata to Hot Tattie Salad, Rumbledthumps, Cheese Cottage Potato Pudding and Orkney Tattie Wine.

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Presents 45 versatile recipes showcasing the wide range of dishes—from savory to sweet—made with oats.Scottish oats are famous the world over. In this practical and imaginative book, award-winning cookery writer Nichola Fletcher features 45 recipes which show the remarkable versatility of different kind of oats.Arranged in themed sections - breakfasts; soups and savouries; desserts and sweets and drinks - the result is a huge variety of mouthwatering recipes, from fish haggis, wild mushroom risotto and grouse soup to oatmeal candy, spiced oatmeal cake and a detox oatmeal drink, that show how oats can be combined with a vast range of other ingredients and also take centre stage themselves.

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Scottish baking is famous the world over. In this book, Liz Ashworth introduces a whole range of recipes arranged by theme ⠓ Bannocks, Breads and Scones; Biscuits; Tarts and Traybakes; and Cakes and Wee Fancies.From bannocks to butteries, seaweed nibbles to shortbread, from  indulgent lemon Madeira cake and light-as-a-feather strawberry sandwich cake to wee fancies such as raspberry buns and ⠘sair heideis⠙, the book features 40 recipes from all over the country. All are graded according to level of complexity (though none are difficult), making it ideal for bakers of all abilities to explore this glorious part of Scotland⠙s culinary heritage.

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**SHORTLISTED FOR THE MILES FRANKLIN LITERARY AWARD 2021** Astonishing... With the intensity of a perfect balance between the mythic and the real, The Rain Heron keeps turning and twisting, taking you to unexpected places. A deeply emotional and satisfying read. Beautifully written. Jeff VanderMeer, author of BorneRen lives alone on the remote frontier of a country devastated by a coup. High on the forested slopes, she survives by hunting and trading - and forgetting. But when a young soldier comes to the mountains in search of a legendary creature, Ren is inexorably drawn into an impossible mission. As their lives entwine, unravel and erupt - as myth merges with reality - both Ren and the soldier are forced to confront what they regret, what they love, and what they fear.A vibrant homage to the natural world, bursting with beautiful landscapes and memorable characters, The Rain Heron is a beautifully told eco-fable about our fragile and dysfunctional relationships with the planet and with each other, the havoc we wreak and the price we pay. I was transfixed Catherine Lacey, author of Pew Fantastic Kawai Strong Washburn, author of Sharks in the Time of Saviours

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Escape to the beautiful Scottish Highlands for the perfect heartwarming and feel good cosy romance!When Scotland⠙s sleepiest hamlet becomes the centre of hot gossip, Layla Devlin finds herself caught in a mystery⠦When Layla⠙s fiancé has an unexpected heart attack and dies ⠓ in another woman⠙s arms, no less ⠓ Layla is determined to pack up and leave Loch Harris, the village she⠙s always called home. But an unexpected inheritance and love for her quiet corner of Scotland send her down a new path.Now Layla finds herself facing a whole new kind of drama. Rumours swirl that a celebrity has moved into Coorie Cottage and Layla is determined to have him headline her opening night at local music venue The Conch Club. But the reclusive star is equally determined to thwart Layla⠙s efforts. Rafe Buchanan is in hiding for a reason, and soon his past comes to Loch Harris to haunt him⠦Julie Shackman⠙s brand new novel, A Scottish Highland Surprise, is available now! Readers can⠙t get enough of A Secret Scottish Escape:⠘I loved the escape to the Scottish cottage, I truly felt like I was there!⠙ Maggie⠘A lovely book to add to your summer reading list⠙ Gea⠘Beautiful story with a beautiful cover⠦A new author for me and I cant wait to read more of her books⠙ Karen⠘Good to curl up with on a rainy afternoon⠙ Susan⠘This was such a cute book! I love the Scottish setting and the characters are so fun⠙ Cacie⠘The perfect escape⠦Lots of secrets come out that leave you wanting to read more⠙ Zoe⠘I loved traveling to Scotland in this book and reading about the small town life⠙ Arletta⠘I honestly enjoyed this book from the first page⠦we all love a happy ending⠙ Tracy⠘What a lovely story. Twists and turns all the way⠦You just have to read it⠙ Rosamond

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⠘A true page-turner⠙ Chat Monthly⠘Emotional, humorous and heartening, Julie Shackman knows how to bring the feel-good factor to fiction⠙ Woman⠙s WeeklyEscape to the Scottish Highlands with a brand new spring romance from bestselling author, Julie ShackmanDetermined to overcome a family tragedy, Elle Cassidy decides to reopen her late mother⠙s ailing newsagent as a stationery shop in the quiet Scottish town of Fir Haven.But when the arrogant yet handsome crime writer Dexter Grayling almost runs over Elle in his beast of a sports car, the town is thrown into a tailspin ⠓ especially when Dexter claims that local resident Linda Carlucci has put a curse on him and he is no longer able to write.Can Elle put aside her dislike for the self-absorbed writer and help Dexter uncover what is really going on with the Carlucci family? And in the process will Elle realise that there⠙s a lot more to her beloved Fir Haven than she first thought⠦⠘This delightful romance is a perfect slice of escapism nestled in the Scottish Highlands⠙ Woman⠙s OwnFor fans of Donna Ashcroft, Jane Linfoot and Rachael Lucas.Readers have escaped to the country, will you be next?⠘A lovely sweet romance⠦ impossible to put down⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘Very enjoyable read with interesting characters and a beautiful setting⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘Julie Shackman knows how to tell a great story⠦ interesting twists [and] the characters steal your heart⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘A nice next to the fireplace read with a glass of wine⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘I absolutely loved the storyline⠦ thoroughly recommend⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘Loved every page⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘Set in a lovely Scottish village⠦ it had the perfect ending⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘A story about forgiveness, healing and not judging others⠦ you will fall in love with Fir Haven and its characters and this story will touch your heart in unexpected ways⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘A heart-warming and funny romance with fab characters⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘A great read. Highly recommend⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘Quirky storyline and the characters made it all better⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘Intriguing⠦ an easy and warm read⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐

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From the international bestselling author of the Outlander series, the terrific new novel featuring the ever-popular Lord John.1760. Jamie Fraser is a paroled prisoner-of-war in the remote Lake District. Close enough to the son he cannot claim as his own, his quiet existence is interrupted first by dreams of his lost wife, then by the appearance of Tobias Quinn, an erstwhile comrade from the Rising. Lord John Grey - aristocrat, soldier, sometime spy - is in possession of papers which reveal a damning case of corruption and murder against a British officer. But the documents also hint at a far more dangerous conspiracy.Soon Lord John and Jamie are unwilling companions on the road to Ireland, a country whose castles hold dreadful secrets, and where the bones of the dead are hidden, in an epic story of treachery - and scores that can only be settled in blood.

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A Year of Scottish Poems is a glorious collection of 366 poems to keep you company for every day of the year.Reflecting the changing seasons, landscape and history of Scotland and her people and marking key dates in the Scottish calendar â “ from Burns Night to Hogmanay â “ these poems are powerful, thoughtful and uplifting.Compiled by Gaby Morgan, with an introduction from the National Poet for Scotland, Makar Jackie Kay, this collection is bursting at the seams with the strongest voices in Scottish poetry including Robert Burns, Robert Louis Stevenson, George Mackay Brown, Sir Walter Scott, Liz Lochhead, Don Paterson, Nan Shepherd, Stewart Conn, Kathleen Jamie, Elma Mitchell, John Rice, Muriel Spark, Iain Crichton Smith, Julia Donaldson, Carol Ann Duffy and many more to deliver magic on every page that lasts a whole year!

Objev podobné jako A Year of Scottish Poems - Morgan Gaby

Explore the traditional tastes of the Highlands and Lowlands with 150 easy-to-follow recipes shown in 700 evocative photographs.This beautiful book presents a fascinating guide to traditional Scottish cuisine. There is a guide to the Scottish kitchen, its local delicacies and regional staples. As well as first courses, meat, poultry and game, fish and seafood, vegetables and desserts, there are special sections on the Scottish breakfast, breads and bakes, preserves and beverages. Here are all the dishes that conjure up the essence of Scotland – Cullen Skink, Lamb Stovies, Roast Venison, Burns Night Haggis and Dundee Cake.Both an evocative tour of a timeless and dramatic country, and an inspiring guide to a unique culinary heritage, this cookbook is a classic reference and recipe resource.

Objev podobné jako Scottish Heritage Food and Cooking - Carol Wilson, Christopher Trotter

Scotland, like so many other nations, has produced poetry that is patriotic, that paints landscapes, people and situations, that speaks to personal matters, and those equally everyday matters pertaining to the mind and to the spirit. The Christian heritage of Scotland has long been played out in verse, through Celtic devotional works, Catholic works, Protestant works, and not forgetting satires on the Puritanism in Scotland s post-Reformation identity. Language and culture have been equally multifarious in the nation so that three major languages: Scots, English and Gaelic (examples of which are translated in this anthology) compete and co-exist in poetry. The fifteenth century poet, William Dunbar, joked that there was no music in hell except for the bagpipes, and there speaks something of the historic lowland attitude to the Gaidhealtachd (Gaelic speaking Scotland, principally the highlands). Hostility and eventual harmony is a marker of the Scottish highlands/lowlands divide as much as for that between Scotland and England. Historic tension is not to be dismissed but, certainly, the poetic palette of Scotland is one of multilingual richness, and shows an enduringly high quality whatever the cultural vicissitudes that play a part. The medieval Makars, most prominently Robert Henryson, William Dunbar and Gavin Douglas, are often taken to represent a golden age when poetry in Scots ran the full range of mood, mode and subject matter. If this has, perhaps, never been bettered, the sixteenth century lyrics and sonnets of Alexander Montgomerie, Alexander Scott and other poets around the court of James VI, and the eighteenth century vernacular revival of Allan Ramsay, Alexander Ross, Robert Fergusson and Robert Burns represent at points equally brilliant periods; and the twentieth century modern renaissance of Hugh MacDiarmid, Violet Jacob and William Souter proved that Scots remained a viable poetic currency, as a living poet such as Tom Leonard continues to demonstrate. Poetry in Gaelic too has its tradition of peaks where the flame seems to burn more visibly at certain times than others. Alexander Macdonald (Alasdair Mac Mhaghstir Alasdair), Rob Donn (Rob Donn MacAoidh) and Duncan MacIntyre (Donnchadh BÃ n Mac an t-Saoir) make the eighteenth century a high point in achievement, while Sorley Maclean, George Campbell Hay and Iain Crichton Smith do similarly for the twentieth century: the latter three, arguably, making Gaelic verse the most able variety in Scotland during the last sixty years. Historically as many successes are scored in Scottish poetry in English. James Thomson, author of The Seasons, joins James Macpherson translator/creator of the poetry of Ossian in promulgating works that are seminally iconic and influential right across the artistic genres, painting and music as much as literature, in western culture. The romantic, patriotic poetic image of Scotland is sounded in English as much as in any other language, as the writing of Walter Scott or Lady Nairne attests. James (B.V.) Thomson, John Davidson, Edwin Muir, Norman MacCaig, W.S. Graham, Edwin Morgan, Liz Lochhead, Kathleen Jamie and Don Paterson are all deeply Scottish poets speaking through the nineteenth and twentieth centuries to the worldwide audience that exists for creative utterance that both emanates from but is never limited by the particularity of place. Scotland s story is one that is never certain, but, enduringly and importantly its poetry is.

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⠘Julie Shackman knows how to bring the feel-good factor to fiction⠙ Woman⠙s Weekly I was completely drawn into the storyline⠦ It resonates with love, an extra layer of maturity, wisdom and skill and left my heart squeezed, teary and smiling. This magnificent story shines with a hope and brilliance that captivated my heart.⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Get ready to fall in love with the brand new summer romance in the Scottish Escapes series from bestselling author, Julie Shackman.When romance author Rosie Winters⠙s own fairytale romance ends with a bang, she⠙s determined to get away from everything. Packing up her belongings she sets off for the furthest place she can think of: Scotland.Rosie spent her summers at her late grandmother⠙s coastal cottage in the Highlands and knows it⠙ll be the perfect place to wallow for a while. Even better that there⠙s a gorgeous lighthouse and dolphins in the bay.What Rosie didn⠙t expect was to bump into the new lighthouse keeper, Mitch. Despite her recent heartbreak, Rosie finds herself fascinated by the mysterious Mitch. As they spend more time together, is it possible that he needs Rosie every bit as she needs him⠦Readers have fallen in love with A Scottish Lighthouse Escape:⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Absolutely stunning book! I absolutely loved the story, it was easy to read and the perfect balance of emotions!⠙⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ⠘A real page turner⠦ I loved the description of the cottage itself and the surroundings in the Highlands of Scotland⠙⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ⠘A beautiful, heart-warming and uplifting story ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A fabulous book, takes it s time and gives you all the feels. Fabulous characters and perfect pacing⠙⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ⠘You have old love, art, a broken hearted lighthouse keeper and two gorgeous dogs. Also discovering your grandparents lives⠙⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ⠘A lovely, gentle read, a love story set in Scotland. It had several twists and kept me interested in the plot. I especially loved the way the two dogs played an integral part in the story; you can tell that the author is a dog lover

Objev podobné jako A Scottish Lighthouse Escape - Julie Shackman

The lives of the Scottish queens, both those who ruled in their own right, and also the consorts, have largely been neglected in conventional history books.One of the earliest known Scottish queens was none other than the notorious Lady MacBeth. Was she really the wicked woman depicted in ShakespeareÂ’s famous play? Was St Margaret a demure and obedient wife? Why did Margaret Logie exercise such an influence over her husband, David II, and have we underestimated James VIÂ’s consort, Anne of Denmark, frequently written off as a stupid and wilful woman? These are just a few of the questions addressed by Dr Marshall in her entertaining, impeccably researched book.

Objev podobné jako Scottish Queens - Rosalind K. Marshall

Will she give everything up for love?Freya Sinclair has it all. An exciting life in London, a successful career as a ceramicist and a handsome boyfriend. But when she receives a call that her elderly father is in hospital, she drops everything to support his recovery in Skye.Back on the island, Freya finds a new lease on life â “ Coorie Castleâ ™s craft centre is firing her creativity and sheâ ™s glad to be back with her dad again. Being so close to her schoolgirl crush, Mackenzie Burns, is an added bonus. The two share an instant connection and Freya misses her old life less and less.But Freya has a boyfriend back home and an exciting job offer in New York. Will she leave or stay and let herself fall in love?A heartwarming, feel-good cosy romance perfect for fans of Sarah Morgan, Julie Shackman and Sue Moorcroft.

Objev podobné jako Summer Escapes on the Scottish Isle - Lilac Mills

With illustrations by best-selling artists Eilidh Muldoon, there s something for every green thumb in this superb and imaginative garden-themed coloring book.New from bestselling illustrator Eilidh Muldoon.Gardening is one of the most popular hobbies in the country. This book includes lots of garden-themed illustrations by bestselling artist Eilidh Muldoon to colour in.From gardening tools, ponds, greenhouses, allotments and herb gardens to beehives, walled gardens, hanging baskets, garden residents such as birds, insects and hedgehogs, as well as many native plants flowers, and vegetables, thereÂ’s something for everyone with green fingers in this superb and imaginative colouring book.

Objev podobné jako The Scottish Gardens Colouring Book

A follow-up to The Scottish Bothy Bible (50,000 copies sold) this photo travel guide this walking companion will share 28 of the best bothy experiences. Using the bothy as the reference point Geoff Allan guides the reader on a mix of day walks and multi-day adventures to his favourite bothies highlighting the incredible wildlife, geography, history and culture that you will find along your walk.Each walk contains an informative description of the route and bothy, a map highlighting the points of interest along the route and detailed route descriptions. Supported by beautiful photographs of the bothy, route and points of interest along the way.

Objev podobné jako Scottish Bothy Walks - Geoff Allan

Explore Scotland from A to Z in this whistle-stop tour through the Scottish alphabet for young children! Each letter represents the best of Scotland -- from Bagpipes and Kilts to Puffins and Thistles. New edition to celebrate a decade in print.

Objev podobné jako N is for Nessie: A Scottish Alphabet for Kids

⠘Julie Shackman knows how to bring the feel-good factor to fiction⠙ Woman⠙s Weekly⠘A heartwarming and humorous journey of self-discovery, love, and the magic of the Highlands⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ NetGalley ReviewerFall in love with the summer romance set on the Isle of Skye from bestselling author, Julie Shackman.When ambitious city girl, Darcie Freeman is sent to the Isle of Skye to conduct research for a travel guide, she⠙s horrified. The prospect of having to travel to a remote island in the Scottish Highlands leaves her wondering what she⠙ll do.Step in Logan Burns. Gorgeous and adventurous, he lives and breathes the island, and along with his sister Iona, who owns a rather haphazard PR company, they⠙re going to show Darcie everything she needs to know about Skye.As Darcie swaps her designer shoes for her walking boots and her faux fur jacket for her raincoat, will she learn there⠙s more to life than the picture-perfect presence she shares on social media, or will it be the case that Skye is the limit⠦⠘A fun-filled romance⠦ it⠙ll take your mind off the winter weather and maybe even inspire you to consider Skye as a summer holiday destination⠙ My Weekly⠘A true page-turner⠙ Chat Monthly⠘A wonderfully warm tale⠙ The SunWhy readers love this book:⠘A lovely cozy romance⠦ a feel good book with the best descriptions of the island⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A fab story about the importance of living in the moment and finding yourself. Set in beautiful Skye it⠙s a lovely read all round⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘The descriptions of the area were beautiful⠦ I love the mystery that was woven into the story⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This book was darling!!! I fell in love with the main character! The setting was beautiful and it pulled all the heartstrings. Loved it!⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Thank you Julie for taking me to Skye with Darcie on her journey of enlightenment and love. I was willing her and Logan together from the get go. You could feel the chemistry between them off the pages!!! Absolutely gorgeous book loved in from page 1⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great story and a fab ending. Some good twists⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An excellent read. This book has a beautifully designed setting and with that background, a mystery, a range of characters; eccentric and otherwise, and a romance⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Objev podobné jako A Scottish Island Summer - Julie Shackman

Exam Board: SQALevel: National 5Subject: EnglishFirst teaching: September 2017First exams: Summer 2018Understand, analyse, evaluate, succeed. This study and revision guide takes you through every aspect of Sailmaker, with exam advice for the National 5 English Critical Reading paper.Fully up to date with SQA s latest exam requirements, this book is written by an expert who knows what exam success looks like. Develop understanding of plot, structure, characterisation, themes and language. Clear explanations and detailed commentary are supported by definitions of key terms and unfamiliar words Build critical and analytical skills. Students are encouraged to think more deeply about the text and consider the writers ideas, choices and techniques Receive advice on the Scottish Texts section of the exam. Sample questions with model answers and examiner-style commentary are supported by additional practice questions for students to do Prepare for the Critical Essay section of the exam. With tips and examples for planning, structuring and writing a top-grade essay, plus practice essay questions for students to answer Remember key quotations. A selection of quotes are highlighted throughout, so students can use them in the exam to make comparisons between different parts of the text Review your learning. Quick questions at the end of each chapter check students understanding of the text

Objev podobné jako Scottish Set Text Guide: Sailmaker for National 5 English - Thomas David

Just as a parent leaves a legacy to their child, a tree leaves a legacy to its surroundings. A deep and explorative companion piece to the Roger Deakin Award-winning The Draw of The Sea.Throughout history, trees have determined the tools we use, the boats we build, the stories we tell about the world and ourselves, the songs we sing, and some of our most important rituals. As such, our lives are intertwined with those of the trees and woodlands around us.In this journey deep into the woods, Wyl Menmuir travels the length and breadth of Britain and Ireland to meet the people who plant trees, the ecologists who study them, those who shape beautiful objects and tools from wood, and those who use them to help others.Wyl also explores how our relationship with trees is enduring, now and in the future – what we get out of spending time around trees, the ways in which our relationship with them has changed over time, and the ways in which our future is interconnected with theirs.Written in close collaboration with makers, crafters, bodgers, and woodsmen and women in order to better understand the woods they know so well, the joys and frustrations of working with a living material, and the stories of their craft and skills, The Heart of The Woods will delight anyone who enjoys walking among the trees, and anyone who, when lost, has found themselves in the woods.Chapters include:WOODLAND PLANTER: A woodland in becoming and an ancient yew grove on the border of North Wales and EnglandRITUAL WEAVER: Willow coffin making in CornwallWOODLORE GATHERER: Science among the trees at Wytham Woods, OxfordshireHEARTWOOD CARVER: Among the bodgers in a field outside CambridgeBOAT BUILDER: A woodland community in the heart of Glasgow’s former docklandsLANDSCAPE SHAPER: Re-wilding the Scottish Highlands and an organised trespass in DevonWISH WEARER: The clootie well at Munlochy on The Black Isle, Scottish Highlands, a family tree on Bodmin Moor, Cornwall, and the tree at Sycamore Gap, NorthumbriaFOREST BATHER: Swimming at Swallowship Pool, Devil’s Water, and Letah Woods NorthumberlandMYTH WALKER: Walks in the fictional woods at Wenlock Edge, ShropshireWAY FOLLOWER: Traditional carpentry in Takayama, JapanFIRE LIGHTER: The stories we find among the flames and embers, Ennistymon, Ireland SOUND CREATOR: A pub on Ireland’s west coast and a guitar-builder in North Wales APPLE WAILER: Wassailing in CornwallTREE WORSHIPPER: An ancient yew grove in North Wales

Objev podobné jako The Heart of the Woods - Wyl Menmuir

The deaths of a series of young Eastern European women in Glasgow leads to a stately home in the Scottish countryside, and back to the Second World War, where a group of young soldiers made their own, shocking rules… Saltire Prize shortlisted author David F. Ross returns with an extraordinary, dark mystery – first in a new series. ‘A thoroughly researched and well imagined historical mystery with echoes of David Peace’ Guardian ‘A novel of real ambition and verve … ranges from wartime Italy to sixties Glasgow to explore the past’s dark hold upon the present. Harrowing and compelling in equal measure, this is David F. Ross at the top of his game’ Liam McIlvanney ‘A masterpiece from one of Glasgow’s finest authors … epic in scale but told through the deeply personal accounts of its luckless, damaged characters. Told with a wit as sharp as any razor’ Callum McSorley ‘Righteous anger drives us through the narrative at a ferocious rate … All of Ross’s novels so far have been accomplished works, but The Weekenders is certainly one of the most compelling, with the dynamism of a thriller and the power of a stirring sermon’ Herald Scotland __________ Glasgow, 1966: Stevie ‘Minto’ Milloy, former star footballer-turned-rookie reporter, finds himself trailing the story of a young Eastern European student whose body has been found on remote moorland outside the city. How did she get there from her hostel at the Sovereign Grace Mission, and why does Stevie find obstacles at every turn? Italy, 1943: As the Allies fight Mussolini’s troops, a group of young soldiers are separated from their platoon, and Glaswegian Jamesie Campbell, his newfound friend Michael McTavish at his side, finds himself free to make his own rules… Glasgow, 1969: Courtroom sketch artist Donald ‘Doodle’ Malpas is shocked to discover that his new case involves the murder of a teenage Lithuanian girl he knows from the Sovereign Grace Mission. Why hasn’t the girl’s death been reported? And why is a young police constable suddenly so keen to join the mission? No one seems willing to join the dots between the two cases, and how they link to Raskine House, the stately home in the Scottish countryside with a dark history and even darker present – the venue for the debauched parties held there by the rich and powerful of the city who call themselves ‘The Weekenders’. Painting a picture of a 1960s Glasgow in the throes of a permissive society, pulled apart by religion, corruption, and a murderous Bible John stalking the streets, The Weekenders is a snapshot of an era of turmoil – and a terrifying insight into the mind of a ruthless criminal… _________________ ‘An alchemical epic that flies through decades while managing to remain deeply grounded in real lives and the battle for truth. Bravo!’ Ewan Morrison ‘This fiction is furious. David F. Ross goes deep and dark, in an attempt to understand the criminal mind … [and] writes with a righteous anger as he examines the evil that men do’ Alistair Braidwood, Scots Whay Hae ‘David Ross has a seemingly natural gift for pungently memorable phrasing and dialogue that feels you’re listening in rather than reading’ Damian Barr ‘Stark, uncompromising and gritty, David F. Ross takes us to a dark place that is no easy weekend away’ Douglas Skelton ‘Excruciating vulnerability meets the harsh daily realities of sixties’ Glasgow and the brutal machismo of its poisonous, smoke-filled institutions. Told with a wit as sharp as any razor, David F. Ross’s style has been honed to perfection’ Callum McSorley ‘A gripping tale of secrets and excess, and a stylish, mesmerising thriller, boldly delivered in Ross’ signature style’ George Paterson Praise for David F. Ross #39;A dazzling, time-hopping patchwork of pop and politics, sewn together with wit and compassion #39; Kirstin Innes #39;This amiable and ambitious transatlantic extravaganza is a busy social tapestry pegged to real-life events in Scotland and the US … Ross #39;s affection for his characters shines through. There #39;s so much going on here that value for money is pretty much all but guaranteed #39; Daily Mail #39;A mesmerising road trip through the America of Kerouac, Warhol and Reagan. Dashboard Elvis may be dead, but this book is full of vibrant, authentic, colourful life #39; Stuart Cosgrove #39;Few do raw, authentic, almost palpably believable characters better than David F. Ross #39; The Times #39;A masterclass in transatlantic intertwining storytelling from one of Scotland #39;s finest writers #39; Derek Steel, Razur Cuts ‘David Ross carved out an enduring place for himself among contemporary Scottish novelists’ Herald Scotland #39;Few do raw, authentic, almost palpably believable characters better than David F. Ross ... a novel that deals with profound themes #39; Patrick Barclay, The Times #39;A heartfelt working-class novel from a Scottish author who wields his pen like a stiletto … No reader will come out unscathed, but each wil

Objev podobné jako The Weekenders - David F. Ross

Just as a parent leaves a legacy to their child, a tree leaves a legacy to its surroundings. A deep and explorative companion piece to the Roger Deakin Award-winning The Draw of The Sea.Throughout history, trees have determined the tools we use, the boats we build, the stories we tell about the world and ourselves, the songs we sing, and some of our most important rituals. As such, our lives are intertwined with those of the trees and woodlands around us.In this journey deep into the woods, Wyl Menmuir travels the length and breadth of Britain and Ireland to meet the people who plant trees, the ecologists who study them, those who shape beautiful objects and tools from wood, and those who use them to help others.Wyl also explores how our relationship with trees is enduring, now and in the future – what we get out of spending time around trees, the ways in which our relationship with them has changed over time, and the ways in which our future is interconnected with theirs.Written in close collaboration with makers, crafters, bodgers, and woodsmen and women in order to better understand the woods they know so well, the joys and frustrations of working with a living material, and the stories of their craft and skills, The Heart of The Woods will delight anyone who enjoys walking among the trees, and anyone who, when lost, has found themselves in the woods.Chapters include:WOODLAND PLANTER: A woodland in becoming and an ancient yew grove on the border of North Wales and EnglandRITUAL WEAVER: Willow coffin making in CornwallWOODLORE GATHERER: Science among the trees at Wytham Woods, OxfordshireHEARTWOOD CARVER: Among the bodgers in a field outside CambridgeBOAT BUILDER: A woodland community in the heart of Glasgow’s former docklandsLANDSCAPE SHAPER: Re-wilding the Scottish Highlands and an organised trespass in DevonWISH WEARER: The clootie well at Munlochy on The Black Isle, Scottish Highlands, a family tree on Bodmin Moor, Cornwall, and the tree at Sycamore Gap, NorthumbriaFOREST BATHER: Swimming at Swallowship Pool, Devil’s Water, and Letah Woods NorthumberlandMYTH WALKER: Walks in the fictional woods at Wenlock Edge, ShropshireWAY FOLLOWER: Traditional carpentry in Takayama, JapanFIRE LIGHTER: The stories we find among the flames and embers, Ennistymon, Ireland SOUND CREATOR: A pub on Ireland’s west coast and a guitar-builder in North Wales APPLE WAILER: Wassailing in CornwallTREE WORSHIPPER: An ancient yew grove in North Wales

Objev podobné jako The Heart of the Woods - Wyl Menmuir

Lennox, Vonnie and Ava head to Greenland to meet up with Heather, Sandy and the Enceladons, commencing an epic showdown that will change everything ⠦ The emotive, devastating yet ultimately life-affirming conclusion to the bestselling Enceladons Trilogy, as seen on BBC2⠙s Between the Covers⠦⠘An affecting and thought-provoking read. Johnstone s worldbuilding is top notch in this pacy eco-alien tale of peril and hope⠙ Tendai Huchu⠘Doug Johnstone has emerged as the unholy, octopoid lovechild of David Attenborough and Michael Crichton ⠦ a thrilling, action-packed adventure⠙ Callum McSorley⠘Surprising, compelling and out of this world⠙ Ann Morgan A delight! We need more novels that take on human exceptionalism with such gusto Ever Dundas______ It⠙s been eighteen months since the Enceladons escaped the clutches of an American military determined to exterminate the peaceful alien creatures.Lennox and Vonnie have been lying low in the Scottish Highlands, Ava has been caring for her young daughter Chloe, and Heather is adjusting to her new life with Sandy and the other Enceladons in the Arctic Ocean, off the coast of Greenland. But fate is about to bring them together again for one last battle.When Lennox and Vonnie are visited by Karl Jensen, a Norwegian billionaire intent on making contact with the Encedalons again, they are wary of subjecting the aliens to further dangers. But when word arrives that Ava⠙s daughter has suffered an attack and might die without urgent help, they reluctantly make the trip to Greenland, where they enlist the vital help of local woman Niviaq. It s not long before they⠙re drawn into a complex web of lies, deceit and death. What is Karl⠙s company really up to? Why are sea creatures attacking boats? Why is Sandy acting so strangely, and why are polar bears getting involved? Profound, ambitious and immensely moving, The Transcendent Tide is the epic conclusion to the Encedalons Trilogy ⠓ a final showdown between the best and worst of humanity, the animal kingdom and the Encedalons. The future of life on earth will be changed forever, but not everyone will survive to see it⠦______ ⠘A brilliant novel, handling complex themes ⠦ a timely meditation on man s destructive nature⠙ Ambrose Parry⠘Wonderfully drawn ⠦ a serious critique of the state of the world today in a tense thriller anchored in the lives of ordinary people⠙ James Oswald⠘One of the best writers of his generation,⠙ Paul Burke, CrimeTime ⠘The perfect end to the perfect trilogy⠙ Michael Wood⠘Powerful, profound, prescient and pacy ⠦ A brilliant near future tale, told beautifully, and sure to appeal to sci fi and thriller fans alike⠙ Lyndsey CroalPraise for The Enceladons Trilogy **Selected for BBC 2 Between the Covers 2023****Longlisted for the McIlvanney Prize for Scottish Crime Book of the Year** ⠘A gateway book to sci-fi ⠦ I loved it⠙ Sara Cox ⠘A barnstorming thriller ⠦ and a wonderful and radical sense of a greater, wider way of seeing life on our planet⠙ Martin MacInnes⠘Science fiction gains a new author⠙ Derek B. Miller ⠘So readable and accessible⠙ Alan Davies ⠘If you read one life-affirming book this year, make sure it s this one⠙ Nina Pottell, Prima ⠘Prioritising pace, tension and high stakes ⠦ a plea for empathy, compassion and perspective⠙ Herald Scotland ⠘An emotionally engaging read⠙ Guardian ⠘A delicious, demanding departure⠙ Val McDermid ⠘As moving as it is magical and mysterious⠙ Mark Billingham ⠘A first-contact tale full of heart and high-octane action⠙ D.V. Bishop ⠘An adrenaline-filled ride of a novel, laced with empathy and understanding⠙ Rachelle Atalla ⠘Clever and unusual ⠦ I was on a journey with these characters, and completely transfixed⠙ Susi Holliday ⠘A mesmerising tale of wonder and hope⠙ Marion Todd ⠘Johnstone doesn t shy away from complex themes and smartly leverages the lens of science fiction to cut deep into the human experience⠙ SciFi Now Book of the Month

Objev podobné jako The Transcendent Tide - Doug Johnstone

The story of the 51st (Highland) Division during 1939 and 1940 is a short and largely tragic one and although it firmly burnt itself into the minds of Scotsmen it has never been granted the recognition it deserves. Even in Scotland it is often forgotten that the men, and attached troops, of the 51st Division, were fighting for survival in Normandy for some ten days after the evacuation from Dunkerque had been completed. Most present-day accounts of the Second World War in 1939/40 deal with the â ˜Phoney Warâ ™ and the evacuation from Dunkerque but few mention the rearguard action at St Valery-en-Caux, other than a giving it a passing mention. Nevertheless, the action of the 51st Division against the might of German forces won the admiration of General Erwin Rommel and Charles De Gaulle, who fought against and alongside them. One of the enduring beliefs is that Churchill deliberately sacrificed the 51st Division in an attempt to keep France in the war; this, apart from being palpably incorrect, fails miserably to address the intricacy of the circumstances that overtook the 51st Division after they returned from the Saar. In a situation where units were repeatedly changing affiliation, communication between the French Supreme Command and British forces suffered language difficulties and the inclination to blame each other for the debacle that inevitably ensued. Nevertheless, for all the criticism that is thrown at the French Army, it is clear that a number of French units fought hard and with great courage, the main fault with the French command lying with poor leadership and lack of tactical planning. As far as the Highlanders were concerned it was bad luck that their term of duty on the Saar coincided with the beginning of Fall Rot. The speed and extent of the German advance from Abbeville took their own High Command and the French by surprise and it was with little wonder that Allied military thinking failed to keep up with actions on the battlefield. The theory that Churchill sacrificed the division to keep the French in the war owes a great deal to the Scottish need to attribute all the misery of the world to one scoundrel, a trait that exists to this day!Supported by eleven maps and over 150 photographs, the book traces the history of the 51st Division from its inception until its final surrender at St Valery-en-Caux and deals with the fighting on the Saar and the often ragged skirmishing though Normandy. The book also touches on the actions of the 1st Armoured Division and the Battle of Abbeville. There are three walks and a car tour included in this volume which allows the battlefield visitor to base themselves firstly in Abbeville and, secondly, further into Normandy.

Objev podobné jako The Defence of St Valery-en-Caux 1940 - Jerry Murland

***50 MILLION TERRY BROOKS COPIES SOLD AROUND THE WORLD***THE SHANNARA CHRONICLES IS NOW A MAJOR TV SERIES Terry s place is at the head of the fantasy world Philip PullmanFive hundred years have passed since the devastating demon-led war that almost exterminated humankind. Those who escaped the carnage were led to sanctuary by the boy saviour known as Hawk: the gypsy morph. But now, the unimaginable has come to pass: the cocoon of protective magic surrounding the valley has vanished. When Sider Ament, last surviving Knight of the Word, detects unknown predators stalking the valley, and Trackers from the human village of Glensk Wood find two of their own gruesomely killed, there can be no doubt: the once safe haven of generations has been laid bare. Together, the young Trackers, the aging Knight and a daring Elf princess race to spread word of the encroaching danger. But suspicion and hostility among their countrymen threaten to doom their efforts from within, while beyond the breached borders, a ruthless Troll army masses for invasion. Standing firm between the two, the last wielder of the black staff and its awesome magic must find a successor to carry on the fight against the cresting new wave of evil.Praise for Terry Brooks: A master of the craft . . . required reading Brent Weeks I can t even begin to count how many of Terry Brooks s books I ve read (and re-read) over the years Patrick Rothfuss, author of The Name of the Wind I would not be writing epic fantasy today if not for Shannara Peter V. Brett, author of The Painted Man If you haven t read Terry Brooks, you haven t read fantasy Christopher Paolini, author of EragonLegends of Shannara:BEARERS OF THE BLACK STAFFTHE MEASURE OF THE MAGIC

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The Irrawaddy Flotilla Company, known in colonial Burma as the ⠘Fabulous Flotilla⠙, was the largest privately-owned fleet of ships in the world. It was an entirely Scottish enterprise with nearly all its investors, management and ship⠙s officers drawn from Scotland.  Over 1,200 ships were ordered mainly from Clyde yards and each year carried the majority of the population of Burma on its river network without loss of life. The paddle steamers were amongst the largest in the world, innovative in design and technology, and very beautiful. The flotilla began as a naval task force in the 1820s, was commandeered in five wars, and was to end its life with the British evacuation of Burma in 1942, the greatest evacuation in British military history.Fascinating personalities emerge from Strachan⠙s descriptions of Irrawaddy commanders and the flotilla⠙s key players. The ships evolved over a hundred years into riverine versions of ocean liners with plush cabins, restaurants, shops and even post offices on board. The largest class of ships carried 5,000 passengers including royalty, celebrities of the day and famous writers like Somerset Maugham along with early tourists and big game hunters.In the second part of the book, the author who himself has spent much of his life running ships on the rivers of Burma, takes us on a journey 1,000 miles upriver to explore the different regions of the country often highlighting Scottish connections. The river is the thread through which Burma⠙s often tragic history, yet rich and glorious Buddhist culture, flows and only on a river journey can the country be understood.Renamed Myanmar in 1997, Burma is Scotland⠙s ⠘lost colony⠙ and the Scottish connection is little remembered today due to Burma⠙s half a century of post-war isolation. In its 1920s heyday Burma had the highest concentration of Scots anywhere in the world, outside of Scotland, with the exception of Canada. Scots were everywhere in Burma, running everything, and even their Burmese servants spoke in ⠘broad⠙ Scots.                With the ⠘opening up⠙ of Burma in the early 21st century the Irrawaddy watershed, where about 50 million people live in a primitive rural economy, is under threat. Deforestation on a vast scale has resulted in the silting up of once navigable channels. China, with its ⠘belt and road⠙ system that is a euphemism to a recolonisation of the country, plans to build one of the world⠙s largest dams in the river⠙s headwaters that would devastate the country⠙s agriculture and fisheries.The Fabulous Flotilla provides a revealing record of this remarkable era in Burma⠙s history and past Scottish endeavour ⠓ a jewel of a story that may soon be lost.

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The unique tones and spontaneity of Polaroids have made them a beloved photographic format for decades. Brimming with all the warmth and nostalgia of a family album, this ode to the instant camera presents hundreds of images from the Polaroid Corporation’s own collection. A chronicle of the experimental and innovative ways Polaroids have defied the digital age.Shots from the world’s greatest collection of Polaroid images The Polaroid Corporation’s photography collection is the greatest portfolio of Polaroid images in the world. Begun by Polaroid founder Edwin Land and photographer Ansel Adams, the collection now includes some 23,000 images by hundreds of photographers throughout the world, including pieces by the likes of David Hockney, Andy Warhol, and Jeanloup Sieff. The Polaroid Book dives into these archives, paying tribute to a medium that continues to defy the digital age. Like an oversized Polaroid film pack, this collection curates works by luminaries and unknowns alike, celebrating the boundless possibilities that develop inside the white borders of the original instant photograph. Features: more than 250 works from the Polaroid Collections an essay by Polaroid’s Barbara Hitchcock on the beginnings of instant photography and the collection’s history a chapter featuring the various types of Polaroid cameras

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THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER A genuinely thought-provoking piece of fiction THE TIMES Extraordinary WILLIAM BOYD Profoundly moving . . . a wonderful and life-affirming love story JAMES HOLLAND His greatest novel yet ANTONY BEEVOR Original and enthralling PETER JAMES‘A beautifully written novel. On the one hand you have love, kindness, responsibility; on the other monstrous arrogance and indifference to consequences’ SCOTSMANA CHILD WILL BE BORN WHO WILL CHANGE EVERYTHINGWhen a young American academic Talissa Adam offers to carry another woman s child, she has no idea of the life-changing consequences.Behind the doors of the Parn Institute, a billionaire entrepreneur plans to stretch the boundaries of ethics as never before. Through a series of IVF treatments, which they hope to keep secret, they propose an experiment that will upend the human race as we know it.Seth, the baby, is delivered to hopeful parents Mary and Alaric, but when his differences start to mark him out from his peers, he begins to attract unwanted attention.The Seventh Son is a spectacular examination of what it is to be human. It asks the question: just because you can do something, does it mean you should? Sweeping between New York, London, and the Scottish Highlands, this is an extraordinary novel about unrequited love and unearned power.

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From the Scottish Highlands and Spain, to South America and New York, The Moon Sister is the fifth epic story in the Seven Sisters series by the number one bestseller Lucinda Riley. A spellbinding story of love and loss, inspired by the mythology of the famous star constellation.Tiggy D⠙Aplièse, in her mid-twenties, learns that her father ⠓ Pa Salt, an elusive billionaire who adopted his six daughters from around the globe ⠓ has died. Trusting her instincts, Tiggy moves to the remote wilds of Scotland and takes a job doing what she loves: caring for animals. Working on the vast and isolated Kinnaird estate, she is employed by the enigmatic and troubled laird, Charlie Kinnaird.Her decision alters her future irrevocably when she meets Chilly, an elderly gypsy man who has lived for years on the estate. He tells her not only that she possesses a sixth sense, passed down from her ancestors, but that it was foretold long ago that he should send her back home to Granada, Spain . . .In the shadow of the magnificent Alhambra, Tiggy discovers her connection to the fabled gypsy community of Sacromonte, who were forced to flee their homes during the civil war, and to ⠘La Candela⠙ ⠓ the greatest flamenco dancer of her generation.Tiggy follows the trail back to her own exciting but complex past. And, under the watchful eye of a gifted gypsy bruja, she begins to embrace her own talent for healing.But when fate takes a hand, Tiggy must decide whether to stay with her new-found family or return to Kinnaird, and Charlie . . . The epic, multi-million selling series continues with The Sun Sister. Lucinda Riley at the top of her game: a magical storyteller who creates characters we fall in love with and who stay with us long after we finish reading.⠙ ⠓ Lucy Foley, bestselling author of The Hunting PartyPraise for the Seven Sisters: A masterclass in beautiful writing ⠓ The Sun A breathtaking adventure ⠓ Lancashire Evening PostFive-Star Reader Reviews: Absolutely incredible Totally addictive Ideal for when you need to escape

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