The notion of "freedom" has long been associated with a number of perceptions deemed fundamental to an understanding of Scotland and the... Læs mere
John Corbett's SCOTNOTE provides a succinct background to Edwin Morgan's Scots translation of Edmond Rostand's Cyrano de Bergerac, and is a perfect introduction for senior school pupils and students of all ages.
Petra Johana Poncarova's SCOTNOTE examines Derick Thomson's life and work, and his historical, political, cultural and personal influences. It is an ideal introduction for senior school pupils and students of all ages.
Emma Dymock's SCOTNOTE study guide offers a detailed study of Sorely MacLean's poetry. It also includes close readings of selected poems that best... Læs mere
Modern Gaelic drama has the power to break down barriers and to touch people across linguistic and cultural divides. This... Læs mere
John Burns's SCOTNOTE study guide examines Neil Gunn's most famous novel, The Silver Darlings. The social, cultural and political background of... Læs mere
New Writing Scotland is the principal forum for poetry and short fiction in Scotland today. Every year it publishes the very best from both emerging and established writers, and lists many of the leading literary lights of Scotland among its past (and present) contributors.
In 1603, James Stewart became also king of England and Ireland, and a great deal of excellent poetry was composed by Scottish writers during his reign. Poets faced the political and... Læs mere
Gillian Sargent’s Scotnote Study Guide provides a comprehensive overview to the characters and themes of Rona Munro’s play Bold Girls, as well as its artistic and cultural influences, and is an excellent guide for senior school pupils and teachers alike.
The period from 1650 to 1800 was a time of immense change in Scotland, witnessing the Union of 1707, the Jacobite... Læs mere
These essays offer fresh insight into the life and work of Muriel Spark (1918-2006). Looking at the cultural, literary, religious and personal frameworks that... Læs mere
New Writing Scotland is the principal forum for poetry and short fiction in Scotland today. Every year we publish the very best from emerging and established writers, and list many of the leading literary lights of Scotland among our contributors.