Seventeen Scottish Short Stories

A book of short stories with some personal memoirs about those on the margins of Scottish society who, though largely unseen, give a gritty texture, colour, pathos, humour and sometimes triumph to the Scottish nation. Their stories are relevant, poignant and timeless in theme and should be heard.

Brian Aitken was born and educated in Edinburgh. He has been a journalist for over twenty-five years contributing to numerous publications including Athletics Weekly, British Runner and The Walsall Advertiser. He taught physical education and English for nearly thirty years, being promoted to assistant then headteacher. Seventeen Scottish Short Stories is his first book.