This true story of a loyal wee Skye terrier, who refuses to leave his adored master’s grave in Edinburgh, is truly touching.

Hamish the Hairy Haggis (Lomond) by A. K. Paterson (2005-05 Hamish the Hairy Haggis (Lomond) by A. K. Paterson (2005-05

Feisty, independent and full of personality, Katie lives on the (fictional) Isle of Struay, off the west coast of Scotland. The answer can put some people off, but unless you are vegetarian or vegan, we would encourage you to try some. Many of our guests at Distant Hills Guest House book to stay with us because we are just a short drive away from Ben Nevis, which is situated in Fort William in the Scottish Highlands.First published in 1886, this adventure novel is set around real 18th century Scottish events and is a thrilling tale for young adults. We hope this list of Scottish stories for children inspires you, and if you have any of your own recommendations please do let us know! With talking sea urchins, hungry fairies and grumpy witches, this is a taste of folkloric Scotland, full of magic and lyricism. org/collection/artists-a-z/N/3547/artistName/Alexander%20Nasmyth/recordId/1962, Public Domain, https://commons. So its transformation into a fun, monster-hunting children’s tale is ideal for young adventurers who have been captivated by the idea of a giant beastie that lives beneath the water’s surface.

Hamish The Hairy Haggis - Highland House of Fraser Hamish The Hairy Haggis - Highland House of Fraser

Unfortunately, the writing is not hugely exciting, although the artwork is quite good which compensates. Robert Burns was a very famous Scottish poet and his life and work are celebrated every year on or near the poet’s birthday, 25 th January. Our resources are crucial for knowledge lovers everywhere—so if you find all these bits and bytes useful, please pitch in.Describes a book or dust jacket that does show some signs of wear on either the binding, dust jacket or pages. But when Uncle Ebenezer is far from welcoming, David finds himself escaping murder, kidnap and shipwrecks on a quest for justice that takes him across treacherous Highland terrain.