McMillan's Galloway
A Creative Guide by an Unreliable Local
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Luath Press Ltd
Published:11th Apr '23
Should be back in stock very soon
A humorous exploration of Dumfries and Galloway, McMillan's Galloway blends history, myth, and quirky tales, offering a captivating journey through the region.
In McMillan's Galloway, the author presents a delightful and humorous exploration of the Dumfries and Galloway region. This book captures the essence of a place that has long maintained its distinct identity, separate from the influences of both Scotland and England. With a light-hearted tone, the narrative invites readers to embark on a journey through this enchanting landscape, rich with history and folklore.
The journey stretches from the Mull of Galloway to Langholm, traversing a land steeped in myth and populated by an array of characters, including warriors, emigrants, fairies, and even the occasional rogue. The author skillfully blends fact and fiction, often blurring the lines between the two, which adds an engaging layer to the storytelling. Each chapter reveals a new facet of the region, showcasing its unique charm and the stories that have shaped its culture.
McMillan's Galloway is not just a travelogue; it is a celebration of the quirks and idiosyncrasies of a place that has its own rhythm and character. Readers will find themselves both entertained and informed, gaining insights into the local lore while enjoying a witty narrative style. This book is perfect for those seeking a fresh perspective on a lesser-known corner of the world.
WRITER Hugh McMillan has brought together a collection of irreverent stories about Dumfries and Galloway in the book just published by Luath Press "McMillan's Galloway". In it he tells of the Dumfries local, famous for being an excellent fishermen who was notoriously poor at having permits for it, being asked in the pub if he could secure a large salmon for someone willing to pay him for it. THE HERALD
Although this unconventional guidebook is irreverent in tone, it's clear that McMillan's feelings for Galloway run deep. And we're sure yours will too, after joining MacMillan on this witty and whimsical tour of his homeland. SCOTLAND MAGAZINE
One could say that McMillan’s Galloway is an Encyclopaedia in the same way that the Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy is a travel book. His Galloway is less a geographic than an imaginary space, an imagined place more like, built on and in dialogue with perspectives borrowed from those who have written, drawn, filmed or simply visited it in the past. ALISTAIR FINDLAY
spent two weeks searching for a zeppelin base near new Galloway. I am deeply disappointed by the research that has gone into this book. TONY BARBOUR
A sort of public transport road movie, where mostly it is raining and the narrator not in good shape. ANDREW GRIEG
ISBN: 9781913025533
Dimensions: 180mm x 138mm x 30mm
Weight: 200g
312 pages
2nd edition