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Along the Borders

May 15, 2026 Our Man On The Ground 0

Travel writer Richard Collett is a self-confessed border addict and loves nothing more than having a foot in two different countries and smelling the fresh stamp on his passport. And his enthusiasm shines through in […]

Scottish Monuments and Memorials

January 27, 2026 Our Man On The Ground 0

Monuments and memorials are what makes a place just that bit special and Scotland has an abundance of these wonderful and often quirky pieces of history. Now author Roger Smith has put together a lovely […]

The Smart Traveller’s Wine Guides

January 7, 2026 Our Man On The Ground 0

Cheers to a cheeky glass of wine and discovering where it all started. With so many smells and tastes to choose from, it can be hard to make sure the choice of wine is the […]

Finding Peace of Mind

December 27, 2025 Our Man On The Ground 0

They say we all have a book in us. Well, I am not sure I do, but my good friend Jonathan Kemp certainly has, recently publishing his first soul searching memoir that takes the reader […]

Somewhere Cold

November 20, 2025 Our Man On The Ground 0

Artist Danny Osborne was entranced by the beauty of the Arctic when he took part in a special expedition. Nine years later, in 1989, he convinced his doctor wife Geraldine to take the plunge and […]

Losing Sight of the Shore

August 26, 2025 Our Man On The Ground 0

Scottish medics led the way when it came to exploring the most dangerous parts of the world. And five very special ones have been honoured in a new book, Losing Sight of the Shore by […]

The Dummy Drome

August 17, 2025 Our Man On The Ground 0

A clever military decoy which became a much-loved part of the community has been immortalised in a new book. The Dummy Drome by Rob More is the intriguing story of a World War II airfield […]

Leaving Lethinnis

August 3, 2025 Our Man On The Ground 0

The Scottish Highlands has some of the most stunning scenery in the UK and a lifestyle to match. So, imagine living there and enjoying the fabulous adventures to be had. Author Rory Putman has a […]

The Story of a Honeymoon in 1814

July 5, 2025 Our Man On The Ground 1

Travelling through Regency Britain in the 1800s must have been a fabulous experience and very different from today. Three generations of the Caldcleugh, Lewis and Ancrum families were lucky enough to experience the world in […]

The (Wonderful) Life of Connie Maguire

July 1, 2025 Our Man On The Ground 0

Spoiler alert – emotions will rise when reading this fabulous new book by a brilliant Irish author. Award-winning journalist Domhnall O’Donoghue is a master craftsman when it comes to penning words and getting those feelings […]