Waterstones talk with David Worthington and S.G. MacLean

This Saturday, 17th May, at 2pm, I am doing a talk in Waterstones Inverness, with Prof. David Worthington, head of history at the UHI, chaired by S.G. MacLean, author of “The Bookseller of Inverness”. The talk will celebrate paperback publication of my book “Daughters of the North: Jean Gordon and Mary, Queen of Scots”, and … More Waterstones talk with David Worthington and S.G. MacLean

Nairn U3A talk

Tomorrow (Wednesday 30th April 2025) I will be giving a talk to the Nairn U3A about my book “Daughters of the North: Jean Gordon and Mary, Queen of Scots”, which has just been newly published in paperback. The talk is open to everyone – please come along! The talk is at Nairn Community & Arts … More Nairn U3A talk

Rebel Row

On Wednesday 23rd April, from 7-9pm, I will be at the Rebel Row shop on Union Street in Inverness to talk about my book “Daughters of the North: Jean Gordon and Mary, Queen of Scots”. Rebel Row is the flagship store for the tartan-weaving Prickly Thistle mill. The shop sells amazing clothing woven and created … More Rebel Row

Timespan talk

Tomorrow, Saturday 12th April, I’ll be speaking about my book “Daughters of the North: Jean Gordon and Mary, Queen of Scots” at Timespan in Helmsdale, Sutherland. Timings are 11am-1pm – there will be the talk, time for questions and chat, and there is also a cafe in Timespan for lunch. All welcome! I’m looking forward … More Timespan talk

Events – April / May 2025

To celebrate the publication of the new softback of my book “Daughters of the North: Jean Gordon and Mary, Queen of Scots”, I will be speaking about my research and writing, and sharing Jean’s story, at a few events. All welcome! JOHN O’GROATSSunday 6th April, 2.30pm, Seaview Hotel. HELMSDALESaturday 12th April, 11am-1pm, Timespan.https://timespan.org.uk/ INVERNESSWednesday 23rd … More Events – April / May 2025