Steady yourself for a journey through myth and memory with writer and storyteller Dougie Strang as he guides you through his new book – The Bone Cave.
Inspired by the Scottish landscape, Dougie who was born and brought up in Glasgow and also earns his crust as a performer, takes you in the pages of this offering on a journey through the Highlands, following a series of folktales and myths to the places where they are set.
Travelling mostly on foot, Dougie who studied folklore at Edinburgh University, encounters a depth of meaning to the tales he tracks as he camps among the rugged landscape.
He offers a unique perspective on place, land, ownership and ecological stewardship – as well as his own entanglement with these settings. The places he describes are brought to life by his words. It is a beautiful book and has been described as “a meditation on the move”.
It is the beginning of October when Dougie sets out on his walk; it is also the start of the red deer rut. The bellowing of the stags conjures up the soundtrack to his journey, placing him in the here and now of the environment that surrounds him.
Published this month by Birlinn, The Bone Cave is £14.99 in hardback and is also available as an eBook.