Commissioned especially for Scotland's Year of Stories, Saut an Bluid offers an inspired blend of traditional storytelling with historical fiction to tell this tale that links Scotland and Norway's pasts together. In nine days of drama, the full smeddum of Scotland's Norse saga unfolds in pithy Scots. As Guid King Alexander tumbles to his death, a gutsy backstory comes to the boil. And at the heart of the crisis is Skald the Ferryman, storyteller of Pittenweem. What is his connection with the Maid of Norway, and the Corryvreckan whirlpool?

About the Author

Donald Smith is an accomplished storyteller in a variety of media from fiction to digital, live stage and spoken word. He has produced, adapted or directed over 100 plays, and published a series of novels on turning points in Scottish history. He has also written a series of non-fiction books on Scottish culture including Storytelling Scotland (2001). He is a founding member of the Scottish Storytelling Forum, Edinburgh's Guid Crack Club and is currently Chief Executive of TRACS (Traditional Arts and Culture Scotland) which brings together Scotland's traditional arts, as well Director of the Scottish International Storytelling Festival.

Reviews

'His deep knowledge of history, myth, story, religion, landscape and literature means that he has much real richness to draw on.' - TESSA RANSFORD Founding Director of the Scottish Poetry Library.

'Delves into the City of Literature and comes out dark side up.' - MARC LAMBERT, CEO of the Scottish Book Trust.

Book Information
ISBN 9781804250341
Author Donald Smith
Format Paperback
Imprint Luath Press Ltd
Publisher Luath Press Ltd