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Written and arranged in a way that is both accessible and scholarly, this is an excellent addition to the growing body of work on the Picts.The Courier on A New History of the Picts A New History is a very valuable contribution to historical debate and cultural understanding. It also serves to bring issues often reserved to specialists to a general readership.Donald Smith, Scottish Storytelling Centre on A New History of the Picts Two of the city's leading storytellers... have sifted through the centuries to compile the remarkable guide to Edinburgh's famous landmark. Arthur's Seat: Journeys and Evocations draws on folklore tales and real life stories to create a unique walkers' guide to the famous ridges, crags and valleys that make up the hillEdinburgh Evening News, on Arthur's Seat Inspired by the NVA's Speed of Light, this is a salute to the ancient tradition of storytelling, guiding the reader around Edinburgh's famous 'Resting Giant' with an exploration of the local folklore and customsScottish Review of Books, on Arthur's Seat Edinburgh Old Town; Journeys and Evocations is a welcome addition to the seemingly endless explorations in print of a city which continues to fascinate and inspire citizens and visitor alike, and which will doubtless appeal to both. Edinburgh Guide, on Edinburgh Old Town With its captivating and often gruesome tales of heroic warriors in battle, bold heroines, deceitful aristocracy, and supernatural creatures this is a journey into the cultural heritage of a nation. Scottish Review of Books on Scotland the Brave Land Scotland the Brave exposes the beating heart of Scottish storytelling. Edinburgh Life, on Scotland the Brave Land Stuart McHardy's new collection of tales beautifully renders the mythology that has flourished in the oral tradition, alongside and in response to Scotland's awe-inspiring natural landscape. Edinburgh Life, onScotland the Brave Land McHardy examines the Jacobite tales to create a vivid historical picture of Scotland's Stuart past.Scottish Review of Books on Tales of Bonnie Prince Charlie and the Jacobites McHardy recasts the standard narrative in a fresh, alternative light. Edinburgh Life on Tales of Bonnie Prince Charlie and the Jacobites (Stuart McHardy's ) findings are set to shake established Arthurian thinking, which points to the West Country or possibly Wales as his likely resting place.The Scotsman, on The Quest for Arthur

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STUART MCHARDY is a writer, historical scholar, poet, musician, folklorist and renowned lecturer about Scottish history and culture, at home as well as abroad. His unique understanding of tradition comes from a thorough immersion in the storytelling arts and history alike. Former President of the Pictish Arts Society and the Director of the Scots Language Resource Centre, McHardy has occupied leadership positions with organisations working towards the aim of rediscovering Scottish national identity.

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