The View From the Whitburn Clock Tower
Night Watch
Ten past five an a’s weel
Mair or less
The optician’s windae’s smashed again
Bar that, no much daein
Category: Arts
Steven Osborne – A Festival Favourite
The rapturous applause that greeted Steven Osborne’s appearance at the first of the Edinburgh Festival’s Bank of Scotland Queen’s Hall concerts this year was as sincere as it comes. Not only is Steven making a name for himself in the rarified world of classical music, he is a local lad and a perennial favourite at the Festival. Continue reading Steven Osborne – A Festival Favourite
Good Weekend for Romance in Edinburgh
Often considered by those who know no better to be the “Cinderella†of writing, namely Romantic Fiction, the genre enjoyed a boost in its standing at events in Edinburgh over the weekend. Continue reading Good Weekend for Romance in Edinburgh
James Meek wins Scottish Arts Council Book of the Year
For the first time ever, the prestigious Scottish Arts Council Book of the Year winner was announced at a public session at this year’s Book Festival, chaired by Richard Holloway.
There were three contenders for the prize:Kathleen Jamie “Findingsâ€, James Meek “The People’s Act of Love†and Ali Smith “The Accidentalâ€.
Each of the contenders received a £2,000 cheque, but the outright winner was James Meek.
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Apollo in Tweeds – Barbara Hammond
Shy scholar Douglas Grey’s only worry is the imminent termination of the lease on his Edinburgh flat. Then, he overhears a reference to the mysterious Greek island of Sigandros. Expert in both Greek language and culture, he is persuaded by the attractive social butterfly Catherine to travel to the little known island to rescue her missing brother.