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Dorothy's Recommendation
Sat 28th Nov 09
Books with a Scottish theme this month dominate The Watermill recommendations.
I have been enjoying watching "A History of Scotland" on the television, and now there is a book to accompany this, and the previous, series. The book is written with Neil Oliver's passion for Scotland and history, showing how we contributed to the story of Britain and the world.
Much closer to home this next recommendation is "Battleground Perthshire". This is a small book written in chronological order from the Roman forts through to prisoner of war camps during the 1st and 2nd World Wars. We certainly live in the quieter corner of Perthshire, but there have been interesting skirmishes and encounters in the area.
Norman McLean may not be a household name; he has been described as the Billy Connolly of the Gaelic world yet is hardly know out with the Highlands and Islands. His biography "The Leper's Bell" tells of the highs and the lows of his long and varies career and with his battle with alcoholism. It is, in turn, tragic and hilarious, moving and uplifting.
Lastly, this will be my Christmas present to myself, "Tales from Highland Perthshire". This is a large volume of Gaelic stories and poems from Highland Perthshire that were collected by Lady Evelyn Stewart Murray in 1891. These stories have been collated into a single volume with the English translations and many notes and explanations of these tales from our own part of Scotland.
Happy reading, and Season's Greetings, for December. Dorothy Procter
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Up and Coming Events
Thursday 29th Mar (7.30pm)
Kenneth Steven - An Evening of Fireside Poetry
Kenneth Steven will be reading from and talking about his latest collection 'Evensong Poems' (£8.99). Tickets £4 (include a glass of wine) from Watermill Bookshop (01887 822896).
Friday 22nd Jun (8pm)
Trio AAB Jazz Night
Award-winning Scottish Jazz group Trio AAB (Phil Bancroft - Sax, Kevin Mackenzie - Guitar, and Tom Bancroft - Drums) are back at The Watermill. Their visit a few years ago was a sell-out and storming success. "A vision of jazz in the 21st century" (The Guardian). Tickets £16
Watermill Blog
Jewel in the Crown
Posted: Sat 24th Dec
Really nice piece in the Press and Journal, described The Watermill as 'The Jewel in the Crown' - click on the heading above (Jewel in the Crown) for the link to the article
Christmas Eve
Posted: Sat 24th Dec
A big thank you to all our customers who continue to make the Watermill such a rewarding place to be - in terms of fun, banter and culture. We look forward to seeing those of you who will be visiting over the holiday period and wish all of you health and happiness for the New Year. Kevin and Jayne
Good weather - great weekend for shopping
Posted: Sat 17th Dec
Forecast is calm and crisp, roads are fine - perfect for a trip to Aberfeldy for Christmas shopping in style and comfort at The Watermill and Homer, your labours reinforced with a hot chocolate and cake. Look forward to seeing you!
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