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
The programme for Glasgow’s Aye Write Book Festival has just been announced, and I’m happy to say I will be speaking there about my new book “Daughters of the North: Jean Gordon and Mary, Queen of Scots”. My event is on Saturday 7th May, from 1:15-2:15pm, in the Mitchell Library. Please go to this link … More Talks and events – new dates
My new book “Daughters of the North: Jean Gordon and Mary, Queen of Scots” is now published and in the shops! “Mary, Queen of Scots’ marriage to the Earl of Bothwell is notorious. Less known is Bothwell’s first wife, Jean Gordon, who extricated herself from their marriage and survived the intrigue of the Queen’s court. … More new book published!
A great weekend launching my new book “Daughters of the North: Jean Gordon and Mary, Queen of Scots” – including afternoon tea & my first in-person talk for ages with the Marie Stuart Society at the glamorous Dalmahoy Hotel! And signing books at Toppings and Blackwell’s in Edinburgh, and in Mary, Queen of Scots’ birthplace … More Daughters of the North
My new book “Daughters of the North: Jean Gordon and Mary, Queen of Scots” is officially published this Thursday, 17th March. People who have pre-ordered copies are starting to receive them already. Because of covid, there will be no public launch on Thursday, but I do have some special events planned, both in-person and online. … More Publication week
Jennifer Morag Henderson 