Set against the backdrop of Edinburgh's nineteenth-century scientific institutions, the narrative explores the work of anatomists who delved into the human body’s mysteries. Their groundbreaking research aimed at unlocking new medical innovations, highlighting the interplay between science and discovery during a transformative era in medicine.
Weaving fact and fiction in a melodic portrayal of folklore, strength and femininity, Mairi Kidd invites readers to examine their beliefs, investigate the past and find power in the virtues of modern witchcraft.
From the mysterious cat-faced lady whose magic allows a servant girl to attend a prince's ball, to the princess who meets an enchanted frog; from ogres and hooded crows, to faery bagpipers and shape-shifting monsters... This book includes traditional favourites, classic myths and legends from Scottish heritage.
Incredible stories of the great Scots who changed the world we live in. Let the lives of these artists, explorers, poets, philosophers and engineers inspire YOU!
Inspirational and fierce in every sense, these sisters will fire you up to face your own modern-day dilemmas with serious style.