Iain Crichton Smith's SCOTNOTE study guide is a skilful and intelligent guide to the themes and characters of the novel, and explores the religious, philosophical and moral questions that it poses. Suitable for senior school pupils and students of all ages.
As well as examining much-loved authors of the long nineteenth century such as Stevenson, Barrie, and MacDonald,... Læs mere
Crossing the Highland Line contains fourteen essays exploring the literary connections and influences across eighteenth-century Scotland, and tracing the links between those who wrote in Scots and English and those who wrote in Gaelic.
Voices of Scotland is an anthology of Scottish poetry with related activities which has been designed for teachers working with... Læs mere
John Hodgart's SCOTNOTE study guide examines two of Sue Glover's plays: Bondagers and The Straw Chair. Issues of set and staging are explored as well as the historical backgrounds and themes of the plays. This guide is suitable for senior school pupils and students at all levels.
Sarah Dunnigan's SCOTNOTE study guide discusses a number of the most accessible Scottish ballads, exploring Scotland's ballad traditions, their historical roots and their cultural interpretations, for senior school pupils and students at all levels.
The SCOTNOTES booklets are a series of study guides to major Scottish writers and texts. The individual authors are not only... Læs mere
The Space of Fiction shows how contemporary Scottish novelists illuminate a post-national, cosmopolitan, multicultural and even globalised Scotland. Professor Pittin-Hedon explores their notions of space and place, and questions the impact of fiction on the nature of identity.
This SCOTNOTE Study Guide explores the responses of Scottish poets to the First and Second World Wars, from the sometimes jingoistic optimism of the... Læs mere
Growing out of roots planted in the Great Depression and the chaos of the Second World War, Glasgow Unity Theatre grew into the most celebrated... Læs mere
Includes "The Sunlight Sonata", "A Sleeping Clergyman", "Mr Bolfry", and "Daphne Laureola", along with, "The Anatomist": the tale of Dr Knox and his... Læs mere