Good Readers of Scotland discussion

I am Lisa, an avid reader, mainly of crime/thriller/mystery, living in the Highlands.
(also have a wee bit of a penchant for cook books!)

I have been waiting for some "action" from this group but there seems to be little! I am in the US but love the Highlands, have been to Scotland 6-7 times. Now, a good mystery set there would be lovely!

Hi Ann, I know it does seem quiet, I was a wee bit hesitant about joining. There are quite a few thriller/crime/mystery type books out there set in the Highlands and on the Islands, I have read a couple, but many more to read.

The books of A. D. Scott are great Highland mysteries. The first one is "A Small Death in the Great Glen". Highly recommend!

ooh thanks for that Patricia, another few books to add to my list! I have not come across this writer before, and always on the lookout for new writers to read

Hiya. I'm from the US but moved to Scotland in 2000 to marry my Scot. Ann, these aren't a mystery, but have you read the Outlander series?

How about Peter May's mystery thrillers set on the Island of Lewis? The Lewis Trilogy are recommended.
The Blackhouse

Hi Marie,
Thanks for that, I have seen this trilogy before, but not read as of yet, so thanks for reminding me of them, now also added to my list!

Hi Lisa,
And you've probably read the Hamish Macbeth series??? Death of a Gossip
the comedy-drama series was based on it!

Showing off a wee bit here, as my One Sweet Moment is on this literary map of Edinburgh compiled by Edinburgh City Libraries: https://maps.google.co.uk/maps/ms?msi...

You should be blasting your trumpet, Maggie - you've written loads! And all authentic Scottish!
(Damn' Rebel Bitches: The Women of the '45

We Scots are useless at self promotion! Wha's like us??

Och, I know, it's so much easier to promote other people!

It's great you're officially on the map - along with RL Stevenson, Scott, Ian Rankin.
Well done that lass!

Elevated company indeed! Thanks, Marie.

Hi, I've just joined this group. Didn't realise there was a Scottish Goodreads group till now! I'm Alison and I am interested in Scottish literary fiction, anything from And the Land Lay Still to Lanark and Sunset Song.

Ann wrote: "I have been waiting for some "action" from this group but there seems to be little! I am in the US but love the Highlands, have been to Scotland 6-7 times. Now, a good mystery set there would be lo..."
A.D. Scott is my favorite mystery writer! Beverly Cochran wrote 2 mysteries that were quite good, set in the highlands. But might be a bit hard to find. The Housekeeper and The Visit. Also The Truth of Stone by David Shaw MacKenzie. Check out Cecilia Peartree too.

Alison, I love Sunset Song. A unique book.

Ann, I've been trying to think of contemporary mysteries set in the Highlands, apart from the Hamish Macbeth series. Shall have to put my thinking cap on. Shall check out your recommendations Peggy. I love a good mystery too.

Another great timeslip mystery is Kingdom of Shadows by Barbara Erskine.

If you like timeslip why not try Anna Belfrage's series: set in 17th century Scotland with a contemporary heroine:

I'll give the first one a whirl, Marie.

Thanks, all, for the recommendations! I will check them out and get going. Glad to see the activity here.

Love the Google map with books on it. Maybe I'll try to work my way through the city!

It will keep you out of mischief Ann - That's some list! Usual suspects but Loads I've never heard of - mostly contemporary,
Even John Irving is there with Until I find You!!

Didn't notice if Gillian Galbraith was there. Her Alice Rice series set in Edinburgh gives a great flavour of the city.
Blood in the Water

Marie wrote: "Hi Lisa,
And you've probably read the Hamish Macbeth series??? Death of a Gossip
the comedy-drama series was based on it!"

Hi Marie,
No not read, so thanks for the heads up again, much appreciated
Lisa

Hi, I'm from the US, but my heart belongs in Scotland. Not sure why, but I have always been drawn to Scotland despite never have been there. I'm looking forward to finding new authors and books from Scotland! Thanks for letting me join!

And for Historical Crime Fiction there's Shona MacLean's
The Redemption of Alexander Seatonfirst of a
series set in 17th century Scotland.

Anne Cleeves' Shetland mysteries are wonderful—there are five in total. The first one is "Raven Black".

Hi, I'm Adele from Cambridge, though born in Lerwick, Shetland Isles. It's been interesting seeing home portrayed in the BBC adaptation of Ann Cleeve's novels, plan to read some when enough time has passed. Not been there for a few years (long story). Usually read a mix of crime fiction, classics and try to fit in some Scots authors, currently up to book 10 of Iain Banks

Hi, Adele— I'm in the US. We're usually a season behind the UK when it comes to BBC TV. I'll definitely watch them if PBS picks them up!

Maggie wrote: "Showing off a wee bit here, as my One Sweet Moment is on this literary map of Edinburgh compiled by Edinburgh City Libraries: https://maps.google.co.uk/maps/ms?msi......"

Hi Maggie,

Thanks for the heads up re the Edinburgh Map. Pleased to see that my novel about John Knox
The First Blast of the Trumpet
has now been added!

Marie wrote: "If you like timeslip why not try Anna Belfrage's series: set in 17th century Scotland with a contemporary heroine:

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I've just joined. I read recently and really quite enjoyed it. Shall read the others in the series soon.