Find Her in the Highland’s Substack

February Read: Raven Black by Ann Cleeves

Fans of the TV Series Shetland might recognize this one...

Jan 13 • Lilly Hurd

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November 2025

January Read: Clear by Carys Davies

Relaunching discussions in the Scottish Wanderlust Book Club

Nov 22, 2025 • Lilly Hurd

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October 2025

The Great Wood of Caledon

Spotlight on the Scots Pine, from Scotland to Maine.

Oct 15, 2025 • Lilly Hurd

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June 2025

On Scottish Books: Alexander Dunedin

For Volume 8 of ‘On Scottish Books’, we are joined by Alexander Dunedin, founding contributor of Ragged University.

Jun 13, 2025 • Lilly Hurd

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Weekly Notes: Loss on the Mountain

It was a difficult week in Baxter State Park.

Jun 7, 2025 • Lilly Hurd

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May 2025

Weekly Notes: Black Flies and Tyrant Flycatchers

Mindful living meets stream of consciousness.

May 28, 2025 • Lilly Hurd

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Springtime Musings

In search of balance, because I only get one shot at this life.

May 15, 2025 • Lilly Hurd

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April 2025

On Scottish Books: Scott Fleming

For Volume 7 of ‘On Scottish Books’, we are joined by Scottish author/actor Scott Fleming who shares an eclectic mix of books that have been influential…

Apr 8, 2025 • Lilly Hurd and Scott Fleming

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On Scottish Books: Gemma Armit

For Volume 6 of ‘On Scottish Books’, we are joined by Gemma Armit aka Hiya Scotland.

Apr 2, 2025 • Lilly Hurd and Gemma (Hiya Scotland)

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March 2025

Scottish Bookshop Directory

As part of the new Scottish Wanderlust Book Forum, I put together a directory of Scotland's independent bookshops.

Mar 4, 2025 • Lilly Hurd

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February 2025

Taphophilia, Memento Mori and More

Musings on cemetery wanders, and how spending time with the dead can be useful for the living.

Feb 28, 2025 • Lilly Hurd

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Book Review: The Lost Flock

Rare wool, wild isles and one woman's journey to save Scotland's original sheep.

Feb 26, 2025 • Lilly Hurd

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