Reading Roots - Homecoming Scotland 2009

Sense of history

Crimelord: The True Story of Tam McGraw

Crimelord: The True Story of Tam McGraw

by David Leslie

Caught up in Glasgow's notorious 'ice cream wars' of the early 1980s, Tam McGraw was the leader of the Barlanark Team, a gang of robbers who caused havoc in central Scotland over a period of some 15 years. Told through friends, fellow crooks and occasional rivals, this is a true gangster story.

Suggested by David Kenvyn

 
Doh Ray Me, When Ah Wis Wee

Doh Ray Me, When Ah Wis Wee

by Ewan McVicar

Ewan McVicar, one of Scotland's best-known storytellers and song writers, has collected songs in over 40 Scottish schools to create the first publications of the hidden songs of Scots childhood. The songs featured include honest vulgarity, violence, football and anti-school ditties.

Suggested by David Kenvyn

 
James Kelman

James Kelman

by Simon Kovesi

James Kelman is a giant of Scottish literature. This is a study of his novels.

Suggested by David Kenvyn