A Boy Stands On a Headland Islay Here are sharply observed vignettes

Here are sharply observed vignettes painting vivid pictures of home life

a tha ag innse mu dheidhinn a’ cheum adhartaich a bha seo do dhualchas na Gàidhlig

He became one of the best-known most respected politicians locally

ISBN: 978-1-917834-00-1

A Boy Stands On a Headland Islay Here are sharply observed vignettesIn this monograph, the award winning Caithness writer George Gunn reflects on his childhood as though seen through the eyes of a young boy, set within the uncompromising landscape of his native district. These early experiences are interwoven with a more mature understanding of Caithness, its culture, history and sense of place. The work brings together personal and family stories with wider themes drawn from the life of the community. These include