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Scotland, Football and Poetry

The links between Scotland, our favourite sport and national literature. 
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Three Stories from April <p> Stage, Classroom and Pitch </p>

Three Stories from April

Stage, Classroom and Pitch

As April draws to a close, we are taking a moment to celebrate three very different but equally powerful books published this month. From historical fiction and urgent social commentary... Read More
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Hillwalking, Bothies and Working Lives in the Scottish Highlands

Hillwalking, Bothies and Working Lives in the Scottish Highlands

Hillwalking books have a particular kind of pull at this time of year. As the weather steadies and the hills start to shed their winter edge, reading about long days... Read More
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Telling the Stories of Departure <p> Quick-Fire Q&A with Marjory Harper </p>

Telling the Stories of Departure

Quick-Fire Q&A with Marjory Harper

Join us as Marjory Harper, author of Northern Isles No More?, 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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A Practical Guide to Navigating Workplace Inequality <p> A Review of The How To Win At Work Book </p>

A Practical Guide to Navigating Workplace Inequality

A Review of The How To Win At Work Book

This review is part of our ongoing series of in-house reviews, showcasing how passionate we are about the books we publish. The How to Win at Work Book is a... Read More
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Reimagining Energy, Cities and Place <p> Books for Earth Day Reading </p>

Reimagining Energy, Cities and Place

Books for Earth Day Reading

Earth Day is a useful moment to think about how we live within the systems around us, not just as individuals but as communities, cities and nations. The most interesting... Read More
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Spring Reading <p> Stories to Stir, Soothe and Celebrate Nature </p>

Spring Reading

Stories to Stir, Soothe and Celebrate Nature

Spring is the perfect time to step outside, breathe in fresh air and open a book that reconnects you with the world around you. Whether you’re wandering a hillside, tending... Read More
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Sechaba <p> Guest Blog by Helen Percy </p>

Sechaba

Guest Blog by Helen Percy

To continue our celebrations of International Women’s Day and the important conversations that continue throughout March, we are delighted to welcome a guest post from author Helen Percy. Content warning:... Read More
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Celebrating Motherhood <p> Must-Read Books for Mother’s Day </p>

Celebrating Motherhood

Must-Read Books for Mother’s Day

This Mother’s Day, Luath Press invites you to explore stories and reflections that capture the complexity, warmth and resilience of motherhood. From tender personal accounts to historical insights and imaginative... Read More
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