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.
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.
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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
The Story of Pride and Prejudice
Words and music combine in this Jane Austen adaptation.
Scottish Falsetto Sock Puppet Theatre do Shakespeare
Shakespeare gets the sock treatment
XpoNorth
The "miracle" that is the Highlands' big creative festival.
Sorry! No Coloureds, No Irish, No Dogs
Unremittingly bleak, educational journey through events in black history.
Mobile
Paper Birds site specific piece is in your face in the best possible way.
Ullapool Book Festival
Barbara Henderson reports back from a Sunday well spent.
Holmes and Watson: The Farewell Tour
Dialogue-heavy, but the bickering couple in this homage have a lot of appeal