Famous and ‘well kent’ names include Robert Burns, the famous Scottish Bard, Robert Louis Stevenson of ‘Treasure Island’ & ‘Kidnapped’ fame, the latter conceived in The Hawes Inn, South Queensferry, an inspirational setting if ever there was one. Sir Walter Scott, truly one of the world’s greatest literary figures, author of such masterpieces as Rob Roy & Ivanhoe. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Sir James Barrie, (Peter Pan), all took their inspiration from the history, people and land that is Scotland during their lifetime.
John Muir from the coastal town of Dunbar deserves a respectful mention as being the father of Conservation having been responsible for the founding of the great Yosemite National Park in California. There is a Museum in his memory in Dunbar, south of Edinburgh, as well as a country park and superb walks on the East Lothian Coast. His writing is truly inspirational and sings from the heart and soul.
Modern Scottish writers continue to draw readers from around the world. Amongst those with an immense following are Irvine Welsh, Trainspotting is one of his most successful works; best selling crime author Ian Rankin, loved by millions of fans for ‘Rebus’, and Scottish poet and playwright Liz Lochhead & Iain Banks, the Wasp Factory. Not to forget of course JK Rowling’s magical Harry Potter Books. Loved by children of all ages, Harry’s creation was penned in the coffee shops of Edinburgh!
Scotland will always remain a rich source of inspiration and creativity for aspiring writers to put pen to paper and allow the words to flow forth for the enjoyment of others. We hope you enjoy your time in Scotland, you may find the creative impulse within you stir encouraging you to try a spot of writing yourself
William Soutar, Perth born Poet and Diarist. There is a ‘Soutar Haik’ or walk around Perthshire, which follows the place names in his writings.
www.williamsoutar.com
Blairgowrie to Perth 16miles / 26kms
The Writers Museum, Edinburgh
Interesting collections and artefacts belonging to Robert Burns, Robert Louis Stevenson, Sir Walter Scott and many other Scottish Literary figures.
www.cac.org.uk
Blairgowrie to Edinburgh 59 miles/95 kms
John Muir’s Birthplace, Dunbar
www.jmbt.org.uk
Blairgowrie to Dunbar 92 miles/148 kms
John Muir’s words:
When we contemplate the whole globe as one great dewdrop, striped and dotted with continents and islands, flying through space with the other stars, all singing and shining together as one, the whole universe appears as an infinite storm of beauty.
Abbotsford House, historic country home of Sir Walter Scott nestling on the banks of the River Tweed.
www.scottsabbotsford.co.uk
www.walterscott.lib.ed.ac.uk
Blairgowrie to Melrose (Scottish Borders) 99 miles/159 kms
John Muir from the coastal town of Dunbar deserves a respectful mention as being the father of Conservation having been responsible for the founding of the great Yosemite National Park in California. There is a Museum in his memory in Dunbar, south of Edinburgh, as well as a country park and superb walks on the East Lothian Coast. His writing is truly inspirational and sings from the heart and soul.
Modern Scottish writers continue to draw readers from around the world. Amongst those with an immense following are Irvine Welsh, Trainspotting is one of his most successful works; best selling crime author Ian Rankin, loved by millions of fans for ‘Rebus’, and Scottish poet and playwright Liz Lochhead & Iain Banks, the Wasp Factory. Not to forget of course JK Rowling’s magical Harry Potter Books. Loved by children of all ages, Harry’s creation was penned in the coffee shops of Edinburgh!
Scotland will always remain a rich source of inspiration and creativity for aspiring writers to put pen to paper and allow the words to flow forth for the enjoyment of others. We hope you enjoy your time in Scotland, you may find the creative impulse within you stir encouraging you to try a spot of writing yourself
William Soutar, Perth born Poet and Diarist. There is a ‘Soutar Haik’ or walk around Perthshire, which follows the place names in his writings.
www.williamsoutar.com
Blairgowrie to Perth 16miles / 26kms
The Writers Museum, Edinburgh
Interesting collections and artefacts belonging to Robert Burns, Robert Louis Stevenson, Sir Walter Scott and many other Scottish Literary figures.
www.cac.org.uk
Blairgowrie to Edinburgh 59 miles/95 kms
John Muir’s Birthplace, Dunbar
www.jmbt.org.uk
Blairgowrie to Dunbar 92 miles/148 kms
John Muir’s words:
When we contemplate the whole globe as one great dewdrop, striped and dotted with continents and islands, flying through space with the other stars, all singing and shining together as one, the whole universe appears as an infinite storm of beauty.
Abbotsford House, historic country home of Sir Walter Scott nestling on the banks of the River Tweed.
www.scottsabbotsford.co.uk
www.walterscott.lib.ed.ac.uk
Blairgowrie to Melrose (Scottish Borders) 99 miles/159 kms
Burns National Heritage Park / Burns Museum
www.burnsheritagepark.com
www.burnsscotland.com
Blairgowrie to Alloway 116 miles/187 kms
LOCAL WRITERS CLUBS - where guests are welcome to join meetings:
Blairgowrie Writer’s Group:
www.strathmoreglens.org
Perthshire Writers’ Group – please note, although the website is not up to date, this group still meet on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month as detailed on the site.
www.thewordsout.org.uk
Blairgowrie to Perth 16 miles/26 kms
Perthshire’s own Burns Club:
www.geocities.com/perthburnsclub
www.burnsscotland.com
Blairgowrie to Alloway 116 miles/187 kms
LOCAL WRITERS CLUBS -
Blairgowrie Writer’s Group:
www.strathmoreglens.org
Perthshire Writers’ Group – please note, although the website is not up to date, this group still meet on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month as detailed on the site.
www.thewordsout.org.uk
Blairgowrie to Perth 16 miles/26 kms
Perthshire’s own Burns Club:
www.geocities.com/perthburnsclub
Angus Writer’s Circle
www.chrislongmuir.co.uk/anguswriterscircle
Blairgowrie to Arbroath 46 miles/75 kms
The Scottish Association of Writers (Saw) offer a number of groups and lists in different areas of Scotland:
www.sawriters.org.uk
BOOK FESTIVALS:
Edinburgh International Book Festival – 9-25 Aug 2008. Scotland’s literary event of the year with many famous guest writers, speakers and signings.
www.edbookfest.co.uk
Blairgowrie to Edinburgh 59 miles/95 kms
Inverness Book Festival – October 2008 will be it’s 5th successful year.
www.invernessbookfestival.com
Blairgowrie to Inverness, Highlands 112 miles/180 kms
4 Famous Modern day Scottish Authors & Playwrights:
Look out for the Rebus Touring map!
Iain Banks
www.iainbanks.net
Ian Rankin
www.ianrankin.net
Liz Lochhead
www.contemporarywriters.com
Irvine Welsh
www.irvinewelsh.net
Scottish Writers - Click on the following link to open the gateway to information on a list of Scotland’s famous Authors:
www.visitscotland.com/library/ScottishWriters
Blairgowrie to Arbroath 46 miles/75 kms
The Scottish Association of Writers (Saw) offer a number of groups and lists in different areas of Scotland:
www.sawriters.org.uk
BOOK FESTIVALS:
Edinburgh International Book Festival – 9-
Blairgowrie to Edinburgh 59 miles/95 kms
Inverness Book Festival – October 2008 will be it’s 5th successful year.
www.invernessbookfestival.com
Blairgowrie to Inverness, Highlands 112 miles/180 kms
4 Famous Modern day Scottish Authors & Playwrights:
Look out for the Rebus Touring map!
Iain Banks
www.iainbanks.net
Ian Rankin
www.ianrankin.net
Liz Lochhead
www.contemporarywriters.com
Irvine Welsh
www.irvinewelsh.net
Scottish Writers -
Robert Louis
Stevenson
Stevenson
Sir Arthur
Conan Doyle
Conan Doyle
William
Soutar
Soutar
Sir Walter Scott
