Scotland's Travelling People

Scottish Storytelling Centre
43-45 High Street, Edinburgh
4pm, £5/3
For Adults

Sheila Stewart reads from Queen Amang The Heather, the story of her mother, Belle's life. Jess Smith talks about her new novel, Braur's Rest and Sheila Douglas reads from her book, The Last Of The Tinsmiths: The Life Of Willie McPhee.

Part of the Scottish International Storytelling Festival, organised by the Scottish Storytelling Centre.

  • Cover scan of Bruar's Rest
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    Bruar's Rest - Paperback - Jess Smith
    The story begins in the Highlands at the turn of the 20th century as the wife of the wild gypsy Rory Stewart dies giving birth to their second son. Years later, during a winter storm, the Stewart boys save another travelling family and Bruar, the elder, falls in love with the spirited Megan.
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    The Last Of The Tinsmiths: The Life Of Willie MacPhee - Paperback - Sheila Douglas
    If you keep your eyes and ears open in the Scottish countryside, you can catch a glimpse of an aboriginal people, known as the luchd siubhail, literally, the travelling people. Willie MacPhee owned very little and never lived in a house, but he was rich in traditional music, song and piping. This title collects his songs and stories.
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    Queen Of The Heather: The Life Of Belle Stewart - Paperback - Sheila Stewart
    In 'Queen Among the Heather' Sheila Stewart tells the moving story of her mother's life and career. This biography is an insightful and personal tribute to one of Scotland's most renowned folk singers, as well as to the rich culture of the travelling people.

Sunday 5th November 2006

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