Introducing James Fraser, historian and traveller, who lived in the Highlands a century before Culloden. I really enjoyed talking with Professor David Worthington of the University of the Highlands and Islands about his research and his recently-published biography of Fraser. David’s work inspired my poem “Master James Fraser’s History of the Ward Law”, which was … More James Fraser
The writing I completed for the Spirit:360 project at Inverness Castle is now live online! Spirit 360 showcases over 60 community artists who have each created works inspired by the theme ‘Spirit of the Highlands’. The project is part of the redevelopment of Inverness Castle as a tourist destination. I researched and wrote two pieces … More Spirit 360 platform live
I have a poem in the new issue of Poetry Scotland magazine, Issue 104 (Autumn 2022). The magazine editors say that over 400 poems were submitted for consideration for this issue, so I’m pleased that mine was selected. You can read more about the magazine, order copies and subscribe, over at their website http://www.poetryscotland.com/ My … More Poetry Scotland magazine
I was excited to finally receive my copy of the new issue of Causeway / Cabhsair magazine the other day. I have a new poem in the magazine, titled “The Hammerbeam Roof at Darnaway Castle, Moray”. The poem was written after visiting Darnaway and researching the castle when I was writing “Daughters of the North: … More Causeway / Cabhsair magazine – new issue 12.01
For the last few months I have been working on my commission for the Spirit 360 project, part of the transformation of Inverness Castle. The castle was previously Inverness’ sheriff court, but is being transformed into a tourist destination. I have written two poems, along with completing supporting material such as audio, video and writer’s … More Inverness Castle: ‘Spirit of the Highlands’ project
Jennifer Morag Henderson 