Scotland Her Story

Author : Rosemary Goring
Publisher : Birlinn Ltd
Page : 518 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2018-10-18
Category : History
ISBN : 9781788850667

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Scotland: Her Story by Rosemary Goring Pdf

Scotland's history has been told many times, but never exclusively by its women. This book takes a unique perspective on dramatic national events as well as ordinary life, as experienced by women down the centuries. From the saintly but severe medieval Queen Margaret to today's first minister Nicola Sturgeon, it encompasses women from all stations of class and fame and notoriety, offering a tantalising view of what happened to them, and how they felt. Drawing on court and kirk records, exchequer rolls and treasurer's accounts, diaries and memoirs, chap books and newspapers, government reports and eye-witness statements, Scotland: Her Story brings to life the half of history that has for too long been hidden or ignored. Features material by from a hugely diverse range of authors, including: Princess Matilda • St Margaret • Margaret Tudor • Mary, Queen of Scots • Lady Grizel Baillie • Elsie Inglis • Mary Slessor • Jane Carlyle • Marie Stopes • Nan Shepherd • Leila Aboulela • Winnie Ewing • Muriel Spark • Liz Lochhead • Jackie Kay • Ali Smith • Nicola Sturgeon

Author : Henrietta Elizabeth Marshall
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 492 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Scotland
ISBN : STANFORD:36105048737337

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Scotland's Story by Henrietta Elizabeth Marshall Pdf

Author : Ninya
Publisher : Ninya
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2020-06-01
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Scotland with a Stranger: A Memoir by Ninya Pdf

“Who goes to Scotland for two weeks with a stranger they met over the internet?” Are you feeling stuck in a rut, yearning for adventure, and seeking a fresh start? Discover the transformative power of stepping out of your comfort zone and embarking on an unforgettable journey to Scotland. Ninya's true story is a testament to the incredible resilience of the human spirit and the boundless possibilities that await us, even when life seems at its darkest. At forty-three, Ninya found herself at a crossroads. Her life had been marred by addiction, cancer, and the painful aftermath of a divorce. Overwhelmed by depression and anxiety, she was desperately in need of a change. That change arrived in the form of a message from a stranger, offering her a chance at self-healing through a hiking expedition across the breathtaking Scottish highlands. Join Ninya as she steps out of her comfort zone and into the unknown, guided by a woman whose unorthodox methods challenge her every step of the way. In this poignant memoir, you'll experience the highs and lows of Ninya's adventure as she traverses winding one-lane roads, hikes majestic mountains, and explores awe-inspiring glens. From the rugged beauty of the Scottish wilderness to the unexpected twists and turns of fate, you'll find yourself captivated by Ninya's courage and resilience. Prepare to be swept away by a story that is equal parts hilarious and terrifying, heartwarming and empowering. As Ninya confronts her fears and reclaims her power, you'll witness the incredible transformation that unfolds against the backdrop of Scotland's breathtaking scenery. "Scotland with a Stranger" is more than just a travel memoir. It's a testament to the indomitable spirit of women over 40, reminding us that it's never too late to embark on a journey of self-discovery and find the strength to heal ourselves. Ninya's story will inspire you to embrace the unknown, face your fears head-on, and rediscover the beauty and magic that life has to offer.

Author : Mary J. MacLeod
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2013-04-04
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781611459173

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Call the Nurse by Mary J. MacLeod Pdf

Tired of the pace and noise of life near London and longing for a better place to raise their young children, Mary J. MacLeod and her husband encountered their dream while vacationing on a remote island in the Scottish Hebrides. Enthralled by its windswept beauty, they soon were the proud owners of a near-derelict croft house—a farmer’s stone cottage—on “a small acre” of land. Mary assumed duties as the island’s district nurse. Call the Nurse is her account of the enchanted years she and her family spent there, coming to know its folk as both patients and friends. In anecdotes that are by turns funny, sad, moving, and tragic, she recalls them all, the crofters and their laird, the boatmen and tradesmen, young lovers and forbidding churchmen. Against the old-fashioned island culture and the grandeur of mountain and sea unfold indelible stories: a young woman carried through snow for airlift to the hospital; a rescue by boat; the marriage of a gentle giant and the island beauty; a ghostly encounter; the shocking discovery of a woman in chains; the flames of a heather fire at night; an unexploded bomb from World War II; and the joyful, tipsy celebration of a ceilidh. Gaelic fortitude meets a nurse’s compassion in these wonderful true stories from rural Scotland.

Author : Sara Sheridan
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2021-03-04
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1849173087

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Where are the Women? by Sara Sheridan Pdf

Can you imagine a different Scotland, a Scotland where women are commemorated in statues and streets and buildings - even in the hills and valleys? This is a guidebook to that alternative nation, where the cave on Staffa is named after Malvina rather than Fingal, and Arthur's Seat isn't Arthur's, it belongs to St Triduana. Where you arrive into Dundee at Slessor Station and the Victorian monument on Stirling's Abbey Hill interprets national identity not as a male warrior but through the women who ran hospitals during the First World War. The West Highland Way ends at Fort Mary. The Old Lady of Hoy is a prominent Orkney landmark. And the plinths in central Glasgow proudly display statues of suffragettes. In this 'imagined atlas' fictional streets, buildings, statues and monuments are dedicated to real women, telling their often untold or unknown stories.For most of recorded history, women have been sidelined, if not silenced, by men who named the built environment after themselves. Now is the time to look unflinchingly at Scotland's heritage and bring those women who have been ignored to light. Sara Sheridan explores beyond the traditional male-dominated histories to reveal a new picture of Scotland's history and heritage.

Author : Jess Smith
Publisher : Casemate Publishers
Page : 355 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2012-11-05
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780857905659

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Way of the Wanderers by Jess Smith Pdf

A “vigorous and vivid and feisty” portrait of a traditional Scottish subculture from an insider (Dundee Courier & Advertiser). Scottish gypsies, known as travellers, have wandered Scotland’s roads and byways for centuries, and their turbulent history is captured in this passionate book by Jess Smith, the bestselling author of Jessie’s Journey. This is less a conventional history than a personal pilgrimage through the stories, songs, and culture of a people for whom freedom is more important than security and a campfire under the stars is preferable to a warm hearth within stone walls. Settled society has always discriminated against travellers, and Jess tells shocking stories of bullying, violence, the enforced break-up of families, and separate schooling. But drawing on her own and her family’s experiences, she also captures the magic and drama of days wandering the roads and working the land, and brings to life the travellers’ rich and vibrant traditions.

Author : Denise Mina
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2021-09-07
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781643138466

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Rizzio by Denise Mina Pdf

From the multi-award-winning master of crime, Denise Mina delivers a radical new take on one of the darkest episodes in Scottish history—the bloody assassination of David Rizzo private secretary to Mary, Queen of Scots, in the queen’s chambers in Holyrood Palace. On the evening of March 9th, 1566, David Rizzio, the private secretary of Mary, Queen of Scots, was brutally murdered. Dragged from the chamber of the heavily pregnant Mary, Rizzio was stabbed fifty six times by a party of assassins. This breathtakingly tense novella dramatises the events that led up to that night, telling the infamous story as it has never been told before. A dark tale of sex, secrets and lies, Rizzio looks at a shocking historical murder through a modern lens—and explores the lengths that men and women will go to in their search for love and power. Rizzio is nothing less than a provocative and thrilling new literary masterpiece.

Author : Neil Oliver
Publisher : Weidenfeld & Nicolson
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2009-12-17
Category : History
ISBN : 9780297860297

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A History Of Scotland by Neil Oliver Pdf

The dramatic story of Scotland - by charismatic television historian, Neil Oliver. Scotland is one of the oldest countries in the world with a vivid and diverse past. Yet the stories and figures that dominate Scottish history - tales of failure, submission, thwarted ambition and tragedy - often badly serve this great nation, overshadowing the rich tapestry of her intricate past. Historian Neil Oliver presents a compelling new portrait of Scottish history, peppered with action, high drama and centuries of turbulence that have helped to shape modern Scotland. Along the way, he takes in iconic landmarks and historic architecture; debunks myths surrounding Scotland's famous sons; recalls forgotten battles; charts the growth of patriotism; and explores recent political developments, capturing Scotland's sense of identity and celebrating her place in the wider world.

Author : Magnus Magnusson
Publisher : Grove Press
Page : 798 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0802139329

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Scotland by Magnus Magnusson Pdf

Chronicles the social, economic, and political history of Scotland, starting with its earliest peoples in 7000 B.C. and wrapping up with a discussion of eighteenth-century author Sir Walter Scott.

Author : Alistair Moffat
Publisher : Birlinn
Page : 561 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2015-09-22
Category : History
ISBN : 9780857908742

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Scotland: A History from Earliest Times by Alistair Moffat Pdf

In this book, Alistair Moffat brings vividly to life the story of this great nation, from the dawn of prehistory through to the twenty-first century. Ambitious, richly detailed and highly readable, Scotland: A History From Earliest Times skilfully weaves together a dazzling array of fact and anecdote from a vast range of sources. The result is an imaginative, informative, balanced and varied portrait of Scotland, seen not just through the experience of the kings, saints, warriors, aristocrats and politicians who populate the pages of conventional history books, but also through that of ordinary people who have lived Scotland's history and have played their own important part in shaping its destiny.

Author : Jennifer McQuiston
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2013-02-26
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780062231253

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What Happens in Scotland by Jennifer McQuiston Pdf

Jennifer McQuiston’s debut historical romance, What Happens in Scotland, is a lively, romantic adventure about a wedding that neither the bride or the groom remembers. Lady Georgette Thorold has always been wary of marriage, so when she wakes up next to an attractive Scotsman with a wedding ring on her finger, it’s easy to understand why she panics and flees. Convinced that Georgette is a thief, her may-be husband, James McKenzie, searches for her. As both try to recall what happened that fateful night, they begin to realize that their attraction and desire for each other is undeniable. But is it enough? Fans of Sarah MacLean and Mary Balogh will enjoy this utterly charming historical romance from award-winning author Jennifer McQuiston that features unforgettable characters and a satisfying mix of adventure and passion.

Author : Patience Griffin
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2015-01-06
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780698145238

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Meet Me In Scotland by Patience Griffin Pdf

You can run from your problems, but you can’t hide from love in the Scottish seaside town of Gandiegow.... When a video of her calling happily ever after “a foolish fantasy” goes viral, marriage therapist Emma Castle is out of a job—and off to Scotland. The tiny town of Gandiegow is the perfect place to ride out the media storm and to catch up with her childhood friend Claire. But also in Gandiegow is the one man she hoped never to see again. She’s successfully avoided Gabriel MacGregor since Claire and Dominic’s wedding, only to find he’s now the village doctor—and just as tall, dark, and devilish as ever. Claire and Dominic’s blissful marriage, however, is not what it used to be. Soon Emma and Gabriel find themselves taking sides even as the sparks begin to fly between them. Can Emma help her friends—or regain her career—as she struggles with her own happily ever after?

Author : Gina Azzi
Publisher : Gina Azzi
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2019-11-06
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781733164283

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This Time Around by Gina Azzi Pdf

This time around, I choose us. When I was twenty-one, I fell in love with Aaron Anderson. The hot Scot with cerulean eyes kissed me senseless under a starry Tennessee sky and made me believe in happily-ever-after. Until he returned to Edinburgh without me, spurring my heartache into music. Since Aaron, I've transformed from a Nashville songwriter into a country artist, catapulting my career into a nationwide sensation. But a dream career like mine has a dark side. One with sacrifices and consequences. Fear. One that requires an escape. Fifteen years ago, I met the only man I ever trusted. I hope I can trust him now.

Author : John Muir
Publisher : DigiCat
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2022-11-13
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : EAN:8596547386070

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The Story of My Boyhood and Youth by John Muir Pdf

The Story of My Boyhood and Youth reveals the beginnings of the forming of Muir's special relation towards nature. He considered the encounters with nature as quite an adventure and at first, paid special attention to bird life. John Muir understood that to discover truth, he must turn to what he believed were the most accurate sources. In his autobiographical account, The Story of My Boyhood and Youth, he writes that during his childhood, his father made him read the Bible every day. Muir eventually memorized three-quarters of the Old Testament and all of the New Testament. In his autobiography, written near the end of his life, he described his life from childhood years in Scotland and moving to America to student years in Wisconsin. When he was a student in the University of Wisconsin, he was a frequent caller at the house of Dr. Ezra S. Carr. The kindness shown him there, and especially the sympathy which Mrs. Carr, as a botanist and a lover of nature, felt in the young manes interests and aims, led to the formation of a lasting friendship. He regarded Mrs. Carr, indeed, as his "spiritual mother," and his letters to her in later years are the outpourings of a sensitive spirit to one who he felt thoroughly understood and sympathized with him.

Author : James Crawford
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 203 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2018-03-06
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781681777122

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Bloody Scotland by James Crawford Pdf

Scotland has often been depicted as a land of haunting, misty moors and literary genius. But Scotland has also been a place of brutal crime, terrifying murder, child abuse, and bank robbery. From the southern border to the Northern Isles, suspicion and suspense are never far away. Edinburgh, with its reputation for civility and elegance, has often been the scene of savagery; the dark streets of industrial Glasgow and Dundee have protected thieves and muggers, while the villages of coast and countryside hide murderous men and wild women. Stellar contributors to Bloody Scotland include Val McDermid, Christopher Brookmyre, Denise Mina, Peter May, Ann Cleeves, Louise Welsh, Lin Anderson, Doug Johnstone, Craig Robertson, E. S. Thomson, Sara Sheridan, and Stuart MacBride. From murder in a Hebridean blackhouse and a macabre tale of revenge among the furious clamour of an eighteenth century mill, to a dark psychological thriller set within the tourist throng of Edinburgh Castle and an "urbex" rivalry turning fatal in the concrete galleries of an abandoned modernist ruin, this collection uncovers the intimate—and deadly—connections between people and places.