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Discovering New Words
Catriona and James share their favourite Scots and Gaelic words.
  1. Discovering New Words
    03:16
    Discovering New Words
  2. Two of David's novels
    05:49
    Two of David's novels
  3. The local library
    06:12
    The local library
  4. Imagination
    04:48
    Imagination
  5. The power of words
    05:31
    The power of words
  6. Starting as a writer
    03:55
    Starting as a writer
  7. Q&A with David Almond
    05:15
    Q&A with David Almond
  8. More Q&A with David Almond
    06:48
    More Q&A with David Almond
  9. Re-imagining Scottish folklore
    01:48
    Re-imagining Scottish folklore
  10. Writing historical fiction
    03:58
    Writing historical fiction
  11. Kiran’s writing process
    05:08
    Kiran’s writing process
  12. Relationship Counsellor
    02:45
    Relationship Counsellor
  13. Down Behind The Dustbin
    02:41
    Down Behind The Dustbin
  14. What Can Boys Learn From This Novel?
    03:02
    What Can Boys Learn From This Novel?
  15. Questions from Linlithgow Academy
    05:02
    Questions from Linlithgow Academy
  16. Characters and Themes
    04:51
    Characters and Themes
  17. Draw along
    10:28
    Draw along
  18. The Great Storm Whale reading
    06:27
    The Great Storm Whale reading
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