Demarco’s Scotland

This book will be available October 2024

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About the Book: 

Scotland’s greatest gift to the world has been itself, its culture, its creativity, the extraordinary ability of its people to integrate and celebrate what truly matters in global terms, friendship and decency. Add in our greatest export, Scotch whisky; our iconic clan and family tartans; our golf courses and musical traditions, and you have an identity that is instantly recognisable and internationally respected and loved. Wear a kilt in Manhattan or Paris and you make friends for life.

Art, culture and history circulate the lives of Richard Demarco and Roddy Martine. This compelling sequel to Demarco’s Edinburgh battles for the soul of Scotland, tracing its roots from ancient pilgrimage routes to modern-day artistic endeavours

Richard Demarco’s personal odyssey, from his encounter with Terry Newman and Southampton College of Art to his profound connections with the Polish art world, forms the cornerstone of this narrative. As he reflects on the essence of the Edinburgh Festival, he

unveils a vision where Scotland’s cultural legacy transcends geographical boundaries, embracing the world.

Martine’s meticulously crafted essays encapsulate Scotland’s artistic landscape. through insightful reflections on Demarco’s journey, you are invited to ponder profound questions about identity, heritage and the transformative power of art.

A testament to the enduring spirit of creativity and the timeless quest for meaning that defines Scotland’s cultural heritage, this book serves as a poignant reminder of the country’s evolution into a global beacon of culture and enlightenment.

Reviews: 

His challenge was to provoke his audience into actively promoting the language of the arts through their work and deeds – not just sitting in the audience nodding along. CHARLIE ELLIS, Bellacaledonia on Demarco's Edinburgh

About the Authors:

RICHARD DEMARCO is an artist and patron of the visual and performing arts. He has been one of Scotland’s most influential advocates for contemporary art through his work at the Richard Demarco Gallery and the Demarco European Art Foundation. He has attended every Edinburgh Festival since its inception in 1947, and he was a co-founder of the Traverse Theatre in Edinburgh in 1963.

RODDY MARTINE is an author, journalist and broadcaster. He regularly worked as a columnist on a wide range of newspapers and periodicals throughout the UK. Roddy is also the author of over thirty books.