Meet Your Writers

Kenny MacAskill

The former Scottish Justice Minister and MSP is an expert on the Scottish diaspora and the history of the Scottish people, reflected in his most recent book Glasgow 1919: The Rise Of Red Clydeside. This month he looks back at the career of footballer Rose Reilly, the Scottish superstar whose many awards included international caps for both Scotland and Italy. See page 120

Tessa Williams

Journalist, actor, radio presenter and author of hit books Cult Perfumes and Hotels Of The Stars, Tessa’s an expert on the Scottish arts, culture and fashion scene and hugely passionate about travel. In this issue she meets Peter Howson, a man who has battled drugs and alcoholism to become of one of Scotland’s most prolific and sought-after artists. See page 28.

Jim Crumley

Highly acclaimed journalist and author whom many regard as the best wildlife writer currently working in Scotland. Jim, author of 30-plus books, is an avid advocate for the reintroduction of extinct native species. He’s been our resident wildlife expert for more than a decade. This month, Jim calls for foxes and hares to become protected species. See page 36

Lisa-Marie Ferla

The Glasgow-based journalist, blogger and freelance cultural critic, Lis takes her nom de plume “Last Year’s Girl” from a lyric by singer Jesse Malin. In this issue, The Scots Magazine’s regular music correspondent talks to Frightened Rabbit about their new album and Tiny Changes, the mental health charity set up in the wake of frontman Scott Hutchison’s death. See page 56