The New PCL Commonplace Book Has Arrived
The original book – Poetry Changes Lives – was inspired by the author’s commonplace book – that he was given at school. He has used... Read More
Poetry Therapy for the Inner Child
When Paul Gauguin painted his famous masterpiece ‘D’où Venons Nous / Que Sommes Nous / Où Allons Nous’ (Where Do We Come From, What... Read More
William Dalrymple, Historian, Presenter and Chronicler of Djinns, Jains and Jesus (and so much more)
The genial yet commanding figure of William Dalrymple has been a regular feature of the wonderfully unique Beyond Borders International Festival at Traquair House, Innerleithen... Read More
The Rapid Growth of Addiction
When did addiction start and is it a problem that is still increasing? To answer that fully, we need to look back four hundred years... Read More
Addicted Accountants – An Overview
Accountants in trouble with addiction can wreak havoc upon a business, on themselves and on their families, but recovery is certainly possible. Members of the... Read More
Shakespeare and Scotland – How and Why
Shakespeare’s Macbeth? Scotland! Why?
Richard Holloway on Forgiveness and Waiting for the Last Bus
Last weekend, I was at the Beyond Borders International Literary Festival at Traquair in the Scottish Borders. It is always a fascinating weekend and... Read More