The Spirit of the Hebrides

BY ALASTAIR JACKSON & KENNETH STEVEN

SAINT ANDREW PRESS £10.99

★★★ ★★

This book combines poetry and photography to explore the land and seascapes of the islands in all seasons and weathers, paying homage to the Gaelic poet Sorley MacLean.

This is a lovely book that will bring an instant sense of tranquility every time you decide to delve into it. I can’t help but think that some of the pictures could benefit from being in colour. My favourite poem is Sonnet in Snow.