Edinburgh: Our Storied Town
Sept 2024 · Luath Press Ltd
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Celebrating its 900th year, Edinburgh is an unrivalled theatre of story. In this commemorative book, Donald Smith unravels the city's storytelling evolution across the centuries, illustrated with vivid detail by Cat Outram. How did Edinburgh get its name? What gives the city its unique character? Why do nation and planet come together here? How did Edinburgh become the city of literature, and a Festival city? Which books have made the most impact? Through its nine official centuries Edinburgh has thrived on books, words and ideas. Everyone who loves Edinburgh will love Donald Smith's exploration of this storied town, as will anyone interested in how place shapes people and people, place.
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24 November 2024
Edinburgh: Our Storied Town celebrates the city’s 900th anniversary, tracing its journey from medieval roots to modern literary prominence. Donald Smith’s richly researched narrative highlights Edinburgh’s evolution, complemented by Cath Outram’s stunning images, including Edinburgh Castle. While detailed, the book feels academic at times, lacking everyday stories and neighborhood charm. A treasure for history and literary enthusiasts, though its depth may be daunting for casual readers.
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DONALD SMITH is founding Director of the Scottish Storytelling Centre and of the Scottish International Storytelling Festival. Donald Smith is a noted storyteller and performance poet in his own right, novelist, and playwright; and has authored a succession of books about Scottish culture, including Storytelling Scotland (2001) and Freedom and Faith (2013). From 2012 to 2023 he was CEO of TRACS (Traditional Arts and Culture Scotland). (Donald was born in Glasgow to an Irish mother, and was brought up in Church of Scotland manses in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Stirling. In 2023 he was honoured to receive the Hamish Henderson Award for lifetime achievement.)
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