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new article about Faroese whisky

May 20, 2024

I have an article in today’s National newspaper about a special new whisky being made in the Faroe Islands, at the Faer Isles distillery. You can also read the article online at this link: https://www.thenational.scot/business/24332333.distillery-faroe-islands-using-scottish-traditions-twist/ (photos courtesy of Faer Isles distillery) I’ve written a couple of things about the Faroe Islands recently, which you find … More new article about Faroese whisky

Highland LIT May event

May 6, 2024

I will be talking to Highland LIT in Inverness on Tuesday May 21st, about Josephine Tey. Highland LIT meet regularly in Inverness, and everyone is welcome to attend. The free event is at the Beaufort Hotel, starting at 7pm – or you can also sign up to attend online. I’ve spoken to Highland LIT before … More Highland LIT May event

University of Aberdeen May Event

April 30, 2024

On Saturday 18th May I will be talking about my book “Daughters of the North: Jean Gordon and Mary, Queen of Scots” at a special event at the University of Aberdeen. ‘Networking the Early Modern Past in North East Scotland’ is an afternoon event exploring networks and connections in the early modern north east of … More University of Aberdeen May Event

Flaggdagur – Faroese Flag Day

April 27, 2024

Thursday (25th April) was Faroese Flag Day, and I was invited to a special reception at the City Chambers in Edinburgh. Flag Day is a national holiday in the Faroe Islands. This is the first time an official event has been held in Scotland to mark the occasion. I have an article in today’s National … More Flaggdagur – Faroese Flag Day

Mapping Memorials to Women: Josephine Tey

February 13, 2024

Today, 13th February, is the anniversary of the death of Josephine Tey, and it’s nice to see the blue plaque for Tey getting some recognition: the ‘Mapping Memorials to Women’ website has just added the plaque, making Josephine Tey their 750th featured person: https://womenofscotland.org.uk/women/josephine-tey The Mapping Memorials to Women website lists monuments, landmarks, street names … More Mapping Memorials to Women: Josephine Tey

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