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Embracing Scottish Literature <p> A Journey with Alan Riach’s Scottish Literature: An Introduction </p>

Embracing Scottish Literature

A Journey with Alan Riach’s Scottish Literature: An Introduction

As the academic year begins, English literature students are likely to encounter a rich and varied syllabus, one that might include the expansive and nuanced field of Scottish literature. For... Read More
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Unveiling History <p> A Quick-fire Q&A with Douglas Watt </p>

Unveiling History

A Quick-fire Q&A with Douglas Watt

Join us as Douglas Watt, author of A Case of Desecration in the West, 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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Reflections and Goals <p> An Interview with Archie Macpherson </p>

Reflections and Goals

An Interview with Archie Macpherson

Join us as Archie Macpherson, author of It's A Goal!, 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 we...
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The Boy, The Witch and The Queen of Scots <p> An Interview with Barbara Henderson </p> <p> Part II </p>

The Boy, The Witch and The Queen of Scots

An Interview with Barbara Henderson

Part II

Join us as Barbara Henderson, author of The Boy, The Witch and The Queen of Scots for the second part of this author quick fire Q&A. What is a quick-fire Q&A? We have... Read More
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A City of Stories and Creativity <p> An Interview with Donald Smith </p>

A City of Stories and Creativity

An Interview with Donald Smith

Join us as Donald Smith, author of Edinburgh: Our Storied Town, 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... Read More
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The End of Summer - An August Look Back

The End of Summer - An August Look Back

August was an exciting month for Luath Press, from the Edinburgh International Book Festival to our own ScotlandsFest. As the summer days began to pass, readers were treated to a two fantastic...
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Unveiling Edinburgh's Rich Literary History <p> A Review of Edinburgh: Our Storied Town </p>

Unveiling Edinburgh's Rich Literary History

A Review of Edinburgh: Our Storied Town

In Edinburgh: Our Storied Town, Donald Smith delivers a rich, evocative celebration of Edinburgh’s 900-year legacy, intertwining the city’s history with its unparalleled role as a crucible of storytelling. This book...
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Reflecting on Scotland's Legacy <p> A Look at Slavery and Remembrance Through 'Bought & Sold' </p>

Reflecting on Scotland's Legacy

A Look at Slavery and Remembrance Through 'Bought & Sold'

As we mark Slave Trade Remembrance Day, it is vital to confront and reflect on the complexities of our shared history, especially those aspects that are often difficult to acknowledge....
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The Man Who Danced with Angels and Darkness <p> Leonard Cohen Book Review </p>

The Man Who Danced with Angels and Darkness

Leonard Cohen Book Review

In Leonard Cohen: The Man Who Saw the Angels Fall, Christophe Lebold crafts a compelling portrait of one of the most enigmatic figures in music. Drawing from over two decades of...
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