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Highland Herald
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Highland Herald—Reporting the News from the North
The reporters who chronicled the Highlands, one story at a time
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About the Ebook
From 1988 to 2017 David Ross was the Highland Correspondent of The Herald. His patch stretched from the Mull of Kintyre in the south to the Shetland island of Unst in the north; and from St Kilda, in the West, to the whisky country of Speyside in the east. From his home on the Black Isle he covered all the big stories, from the fight against a nuclear waste dump in Caithness to plans to remove half a mountain on the island of Harris. He helped the first community land buyout in modern times in Assynt, covered in depth the anti-toll campaign on the Skye Bridge, the efforts to save Gaelic and protect ferry services.
In Highland Herald he reflects on the important issues which affected the Highlands and Islands during his time. He tells how his late father-in-law, the Gaelic poet Sorley MacLean, helped him. He had never written in depth about Sorley when he was alive, as it would have been 'excruciatingly embarrassing for both of us', but does so now.
Why You'll Love This Ebook
- Discover the history of journalism across the Scottish Highlands
- Explore the reporters and papers that shaped regional identity
- Experience a thoughtful account of local media and community life
- Read another celebrated title from Birlinn Ltd - Independent Scottish Publisher
About the Author
David Ross was brought up in Blairgowrie, Perthshire and North Connel, Argyll. After studying history at Edinburgh University and training to be a teacher, he entered the world of journalism, where he worked for his whole professional life. In February 2017 he won the Barron Trophy in recognition for his lifetime achievement in journalism in the Highlands and Islands.Publication Details
Publisher: Birlinn Ltd
Publication Date: 18 October 2018
Print Length: 256 pages (Ebook edition)
ISBN (Ebook): 9781788850872
Format: Ebook
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