Barbara Henderson
@scattyscribbler
Barbara Henderson is the author of Scottish historical and eco-fiction for children. Her novels 'Fir for Luck' (set during the Highland Clearances), 'Punch' (based on real events in Victorian Scotland) and the eco-thriller 'Wilderness Wars' are already widely used in Scottish schools, and a smuggling novella featuring a real-life incident in the life of Robert Burns is due for publication in October 2019. She writes the Artyness column in Scottish Provincial Press titles and is the current chair of NessBookFest.
Reviews: 29
Other Articles: 13
Educating Rita
Willy Russell’s script shines through this fierce pairing of Tompkinson and Johnson.
Swansong
Five standalone single-performer pieces reveal the promising talents of UHI’s graduating class.
Ullapool Book Festival
Eclectic array of writers descend on the Highlands for the Ullapool Book Festival.
The Verdict
Middle Ground Theatre Company present an incredible rendition of Barry Reed’s novel that is both memorable and utterly enthralling, in part thanks to the strength of its cast.
Dina Nayeri – The Ungrateful Refugee
An unflinchingly honest perspective of Dina Nayeri’s own refugee journey.
Lindsay Littleson – Guardians of the Wild Unicorns
Littleson captures the imagination with her characters and fresh take on the unicorn.
P.M. Freestone – Shadowscent
A debut of pace and panache from this fresh new voice in Young Adult Fiction.
Candy Gourlay – Bone Talk
A coming-of-age story set in the Philippines covers big historical themes while staying relatable to young readers.
Freedom to Read, Freedom to Write with Candy Gourlay, Elizabeth Wein and Lari Don
Children’s writers Lari Don, Candy Gourlay and Elizabeth Wein chat about their upcoming panel event Freedom to Read, Freedom to Write.
Team Wee MacNessie: Pauline Mackay and Kym Hunt
Polkadot Theatre adapts Pauline McKay’s acclaimed picture book Wee MacNesse for a puppet show.
Ullapool Book Festival
Vigorous discussions from the four shortlisted Highland Book Prize nominees.
Jim Miller
We speak to Highland Book Prize nominee Jim Miller ahead of his upcoming appearance at Ullapool Book Festival.
Hairspray
Enthusiastic Eden Court crowd whoops, sways and finger-clicks its way through feelgood musical.
Sandra Ireland and Ross Sayers
We speak to Sandra Ireland and Ross Sayers, both shortlisted for the Saltire Society’s First Book of the Year Award.
Helen Sedgwick – The Growing Season
Helen Sedgwick asks questions about technology, gender, and childbirth in her latest novel.
Emily Smith and Jamie McClennan
The beauty of music, words and delivery simply takes the breath away
Sorry! No Coloureds, No Irish, No Dogs
Unremittingly bleak, educational journey through events in black history.