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Scotland Magazine author Gerald WarnerJohn Buchan's classic stepsGerald Warner gives an overview of the life and works of scottish novelist john buchan, who rose from obscurity on the merit of his talent If ever there was a classic example of a Scots “lad o’ pairts”, promoted from obscurity to fame by his own talents, it was surely John Buchan, 1st Baron Tweedsmuir. As a writer of thrillers and serious literature, poet, politician and Governor-General of Canada, he epitomised the achievements of the... Scottish Literature from Issue 4 published on 9/9/2002 Scottish ClansThe image, history and reality of Scotland's famous clans Clans – the word evokes images of tartan-clad Jacobites, fired by a fierce local and national patriotism, brandishing broadswords as they rush joyously to war, urged on by the skirl of the pipes. Is that an accurate reflection of the clan system? Despite its obvious exaggeration, that slightly car... Scottish Clans from Issue 2 published on 5/6/2002 |  | ||||||||||||
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