Scotland
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Neesy
#1 fan (Annie Wilkes cousin) 1st cousin Mom's side
Chipmunk cheeks - I know it is corny, but 
Although this really has nothing to do with Scotland!
(over there they feed the corn to the cows)
Although this really has nothing to do with Scotland!
(over there they feed the corn to the cows)
Neesy
#1 fan (Annie Wilkes cousin) 1st cousin Mom's side
This link IS related to Scotland - it is an interview with him from November 2011, published in The Scotsman
Exclusive interview: Stephen King - the best-selling author speaks about his life, career and Scottish weather - The Scotsman
Exclusive interview: Stephen King - the best-selling author speaks about his life, career and Scottish weather - The Scotsman
I love Dizzy Gillespie...Dizzy Gillespie
Neesy
#1 fan (Annie Wilkes cousin) 1st cousin Mom's side
He really was a great horn player!
Well, the members of our SKMB did write a story of Scotland for our last Halloween story.
Oh you did not just call my Ewan an embarrassment...
I don't think it is a story about Scotland being on life-destroying drugs, I think it is a human condition story. You should be proud, I think it held more layers than what we sometimes first see.
And.... Ewan is awesome.
Just found this Flake, my sentiments exactly.
To me the semi autobiographical (Renton/ Rentboy is definitely based on Irvine Welsh himself) Trainspotting is a fantastic book. Ok it does show the dark side of life, but definitely doesn't sensationalize drug taking. For me it's a coming of age book and a great backlash at what Thatcherism (right wing political party politics) had done to the UK back in the early 80's. Renton was a really intelligent character, but because of his poor working class upbringing never had a chance. Very poignant to me.
Well said. Long time since I've read it but good book, and brilliant movie. Showing the darker side of reality (and that life is some people's reality) is nothing to be ashamed of. I've been fortunate enough to travel and have noticed there really are good and bad areas within all countries/cities/villages/estates etc...that's life.Ooh and I love Scotland, this year alone I've visited Edinburgh and Glasgow twice, and also been to the Highlands and Loch Ness.
Ooh and I love Scotland, this year alone I've visited Edinburgh and Glasgow twice, and also been to the Highlands and Loch Ness.
I've read every Irvine Welsh book,Ally. I think they are all great books, plus most have connections to Trainspotting . Have you read the prequel Skagboys? Based around 1982,the year I left school, and Renton's post school years. Did I tell you about my review for Skagboys? If you pick up a paperback copy, and go to back page, there's a load of mini reviews. Mine's the first one.Begbie sylee.
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" best book you'll read all year. Ya radge c*%#s"
Here you are talking about scotland and not mentioning Gabaldon! Her first book takes place entirely in Scotland and is very good. The best in the whole Outlander series in my opinion. Takes up many beliefs too. Been there once visiting a friend. We went to Hadrians wall. The wall the Romans built across the whole country to keep the Scots(or Picts) out.
Exactly! Where else would you hear the screams of banshees, moans of gargoyles, gasps of the undead, and then make a musical instrument to capture those sounds!
Scotland...amazing place. Nothing like reading a great SK book while having a good dram of Scotch Whisky. 
Welcome to our Celtic Cousin from Ireland. i think the band Texas and Big country are from Bonnie Scotland. Love to go to Edinburgh. James herbert(RIP) wrote his last novel -Ash set in a Castle in Scotland.
Dia Dhuit - Irish gaelic for hello.
Dia Dhuit - Irish gaelic for hello.
I watched a documentary last week hosted by Tony Robinson, where he followed in the footsteps of Queen Victoria and Albert on their three week tour of Scotland in the 19th century. Sad how they forcibly removed the Crofters of the Highlands after the Jacobite rebellion. Those rich lords up there in Scotland sure loved their hunting back then.
Ahem... I'll just be over here...
William Meikle here, born and raised in Kilbirnie, Ayrshire, lived in Glasgow, Aberdeen, Perth, Edinburgh and Kinross over the years and have been writing horror novels and stories set in Scotland for a long time...and yes, it is a great place to set them
William Meikle here, born and raised in Kilbirnie, Ayrshire, lived in Glasgow, Aberdeen, Perth, Edinburgh and Kinross over the years and have been writing horror novels and stories set in Scotland for a long time...and yes, it is a great place to set them
Ian Banks wrote "Wasp Factory". I read it years ago, which led me to his SF novels and 'The Culture'.