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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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Discover the Magic of ScotlandsFest 2024 <p> Celebrating Scotland’s Many Faces </p>

Discover the Magic of ScotlandsFest 2024

Celebrating Scotland’s Many Faces

As Scotland's vibrant summer festival season begins, it’s time to mark your calendar for one of the most captivating cultural events of the year: ScotlandsFest 2024. Now in its seventh...
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The Boy, The Witch and The Queen of Scots <p> An Interview with Barbara Henderson </p> <p> Part I </p>

The Boy, The Witch and The Queen of Scots

An Interview with Barbara Henderson

Part I

Join us as Barbara Henderson, author of The Boy, The Witch and The Queen of Scots for the first part of this author quick fire Q&A. What is a quick-fire Q&A? We... Read More
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Meeting the Collier Laddie <p> An Interview with Rab Wilson </p>

Meeting the Collier Laddie

An Interview with Rab Wilson

Join us as Rab Wilson, author of Collier Laddie, 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 ask...
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All things Football and Poetry <p> An Interview with Julie McNeill </p>

All things Football and Poetry

An Interview with Julie McNeill

Join us as Julie McNeill, author of We Are Scottish Football, 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...
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A Literary July to Remember

A Literary July to Remember

July has always been a month of warmth, sunshine, and the perfect time to lose oneself in a good book. This July, Luath Press has outdone itself by presenting a...
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A Case of Desecration in the West <p> Book Review </p>

A Case of Desecration in the West

Book Review

Douglas Watt’s historical mystery A Case of Desecration in the West plunges readers into the shadowy heart of Scotland in 1691, where hooded figures haunt the woods and graves are desecrated under...
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