Category: poetry

new poetry published – July 2024

July 31, 2024

I’m happy to share that I’ve just had some of my poetry published, in two different publications. First up, I have six poems in “Causeway / Cabhsair” magazine, published by the University of Aberdeen. It is Volume 13, Issue 2, and you can find all the details and buy copies via their website: https://www.store.abdn.ac.uk/product-catalogue/publications/aberdeen-university-press/causeway-cabhsair-volume-132 And … More new poetry published – July 2024

James Fraser

June 14, 2023

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

Spirit 360 platform live

January 17, 2023

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

Causeway / Cabhsair magazine – new issue 12.01

August 9, 2022

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