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In the Footsteps of Writers <p> Celebrating Edinburgh's 900th Anniversary by Donald Smith </p>

In the Footsteps of Writers

Celebrating Edinburgh's 900th Anniversary by Donald Smith

Edinburgh is multi-layered, and the 900th Anniversary of its burgh status poses a challenge. How to even begin covering the people, the places and the events that have shaped life here? My answer is look at... Read More
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Celebratin International Day o Translation <p> A Tribute tae Scots Translated Books </p>

Celebratin International Day o Translation

A Tribute tae Scots Translated Books

Aye, it’s that time o year again when we come thegither tae celebrate the art o translation, an on this International Day o Translation, we’re gaun tae shine a light... Read More
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September Reads <p> Celebrating Scotland’s Voices and Stories </p>

September Reads

Celebrating Scotland’s Voices and Stories

As September draws to a close, we take a moment to reflect on three remarkable books that were released this month. Each of these titles offers unique insights, rich narratives... Read More
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Preserving Myths and Magic <p> Exploring Folklore Fiction </p>

Preserving Myths and Magic

Exploring Folklore Fiction

Folklore has been a vital part of storytelling across cultures, encapsulating myths, legends and traditions that define the identity of a community. Luath Press has been  promoting literature that preserves... Read More
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On the Enormity of Folk Stories <p> An Interview with Angus Peter Campbell </p>

On the Enormity of Folk Stories

An Interview with Angus Peter Campbell

Join us as Angus Peter Campbell, author of Eighth Moon Bridge, 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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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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