Speakin o Dundee

About the Book: 

There hae been fowk livin on an aroun Dundee Law fer thousans o years, an it his aye been a place o significance. An thru aw thae years ae thing we cin be shair wis constant: the tellin o stories. STUART McHARDY

Stuart McHardy retells the folklore and local legends of Dundee alongside anecdotes about local people and history. We hear tales of dragons slain, dockyard heroes, encounters with ghosts and, of course, William Wallace. Dundee has a rich history of legends and folktales passed down through the ages. McHardy seamlessly blends these stories with those of the modern Dundee of the last 200 years - tales of industry, myth and times gone by are retold through McHardy's wonderfully dry sense of humour.

About the Author:

STUART MCHARDY is a writer, historical scholar, poet, musician, folklorist and renowned lecturer about Scottish history and culture, at home as well as abroad. His unique understanding of tradition comes from a thorough immersion in the storytelling arts and history alike. Former President of the Pictish Arts Society and the Director of the Scots Language Resource Centre, McHardy has occupied lead positions with organisations working towards the aim of rediscovering Scottish national identity.