These include factual as well as fictional accounts from the Jacobite uprisings to the two World Wars of the twentieth century. Walter Scott, John Buchan, Muriel Spark and George Mackay Brown are among the contributors. From mocking humour to chilling realism, the stories reflect a voice that is irrefutably Scottish.
War stories have made a significant contribution to the nation's literature, which is not surprising given Scotland's long and distinctive military history. The stories gathered here provide insights into ordinary people's experiences of unimaginable horrors, of coming to terms with the barbaric loss of loved ones and of forming steadfast new friendships in adversity.
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