The Seven Wonders of Scotland

by Gerry Hassan (Editor), Andrew Crumey, Michael Gardiner

Writers were invited to contribute creative stories in which Scotland is re-imagined through seven world-class wonders with the aim of encouraging people to think about their country in new ways. The Wonders include the transformation of Glasgow into the most agriculturally productive garden in the world, a radical approach to sectarianism, a futuristic look at education, the first underwater town in Loch Lomond, a playful imagining of 'The Burrae' which unites all of Scotland's subterranean wonders from the Secret Bunker to Glasgow's Underground, the reversal of global warming through a Salt Tower in Cape Wrath, and a look at the pleasure principle through a massive Disneyland-style resort in Rannoch Moor.

Genres: Short Stories

183 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2012

About the author

Gerry Hassan, PhD is a Scottish writer, academic and research fellow at the University of the West of Scotland. He is also an associate for Demos and OpenDemocracy. Gerry Hassan is a frequent columnist for the British national daily newspaper The Guardian on topics and issues related to the United Kingdom, particularly Scotland.

Reviews

[Paul · Rating 3 out of 5]

Uneven collection of short stories, which are ultimately a bit parochial and repetitive. William Letford's stands out but otherwise fairly mundane.