I have a new article “Archives in Writing” in the current issue of Northwords Now, available now. My article looks at how I used archives in my new book “Daughters of the North: Jean Gordon and Mary, Queen of Scots”, and also touches on archival research for my first book “Josephine Tey: A Life” as … More Archives in Writing article: Northwords Now 44
I am doing a talk in Brora this Thursday, 20th April, for the Clyne Heritage Society, about my book “Daughters of the North: Jean Gordon and Mary, Queen of Scots”. The talk starts at 7pm in the Community Centre Lounge, at the rear of Brora Primary School. The talk is open to all, and admission … More Talk in Brora
I was happy to be asked to write a blogpost for the Historic Environment Scotland website, about Jean Gordon and my book “Daughters of the North”. Historic Environment Scotland manage several of the historic sites associated with Jean Gordon. In this post I’ve focused on two sites in the north-east of Scotland. Huntly Castle is … More Historic Environment Scotland blogpost
On Thursday 30th March I will be doing a special talk in Waterstones Inverness for the Highland Book Prize. My book “Daughters of the North: Jean Gordon and Mary, Queen of Scots” has been longlisted for the Highland Book Prize, and this talk is part of a series of events celebrating each of the 12 … More Highland Book Prize – talk
Entries for the Kessock Ferry Swim open on Valentine’s Day! – and when you are booking your place, you can also pre-order this specially-commissioned booklet telling the history of the swim, which I am currently working on: This is a really interesting local history project, and I am thoroughly enjoying the research and particularly the … More The History of the Kessock Ferry Swim
Jennifer Morag Henderson 