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McMillan's Galloway - A Creative Guide by an Unreliable Local

McMillan's Galloway - A Creative Guide by an Unreliable Local

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A witty, irreverent guide to Dumfries and Galloway—a land of warriors, emigrants, and delightful lies.

Hugh McMillan roams from the Mull to Langholm, uncovering myth, fiction, and the messy truth in between.


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About the Ebook

Hugh McMillan guides readers through Dumfries and Galloway with wit, irreverence, and deep local knowledge. From the Mull of Galloway to Langholm, McMillan separates myth from fact while celebrating the quirks and contradictions that make this ancient region unique.


Why You'll Love This Ebook

  • A witty and irreverent celebration of southwest Scotland—full of character, history, and humour.
  • Hugh McMillan roams the landscape like a storyteller, uncovering myth and truth in equal measure.
  • Perfect for travellers, locals, history enthusiasts, and anyone who loves idiosyncratic guides.
  • Filled with anecdotes, legends, and the quirks that make Galloway unforgettable.
  • By an award-winning poet and writer who knows this region intimately.
  • A book that makes you want to explore these extraordinary landscapes yourself.

About the Author

Hugh McMillan is a poet and writer from south-west Scotland who has been published and anthologised widely. An award winner in competitions including the Smith/Doorstep Pamphlet Prize, the Callum MacDonald Prize and the Cardiff International Poetry Competition, he has also been shortlisted for the Michael Marks Prize, the Basil Bunting Poetry Award and the Bridport Prize.


Publication Details

Publisher: Luath Press

Publication Date: 11/04/2023

Print Length: 312 pages

ISBN (Ebook): 9781910324691

Format: Ebook

Language: English


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