tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855283511538601375.post4042005134791004840..comments2024-03-16T07:27:27.752+00:00Comments on Novel Points of View: Have you been Ullapool-d?Rae Cowiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10213969901991611348noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855283511538601375.post-81729947388602861032016-05-21T16:55:26.843+01:002016-05-21T16:55:26.843+01:00Hello, Jen. Ullapool and the West Coast hold a mag...Hello, Jen. Ullapool and the West Coast hold a magic that seems to aid creativity - it could be the mountains, the harbour, the loch, the calmness that descends as you see it all laid out in front of you. Do you have any other favourite places you'd like to share? Thanks for stopping by and hope you make to the festival one day. : )Rae Cowiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10213969901991611348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855283511538601375.post-42226883966374926212016-05-21T15:18:25.536+01:002016-05-21T15:18:25.536+01:00I attended a talk or two in a festival in Ullapool...I attended a talk or two in a festival in Ullapool some years ago, but this sounds much more "professional" than the one I attended. As for Ullapool itself, I still love it after forty years of holidays on the west coast - and will probably have many more. I've even used it in one or two of my stories!Jen Blackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12628305777383099281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855283511538601375.post-15701329501066605322016-05-20T15:46:04.276+01:002016-05-20T15:46:04.276+01:00Thanks, Suzy. The Highlands are definitely worth a...Thanks, Suzy. The Highlands are definitely worth a visit - stunning, in all kinds of weather. Also, the Ullapool ferry sails to Stornoway, in the Isle of Lewis. (The book festival is simply an added bonus! ) Hope you make it one day. :) Rae Cowiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10213969901991611348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855283511538601375.post-83090988822965447732016-05-20T14:43:59.526+01:002016-05-20T14:43:59.526+01:00Hi Rae. This does sound great, although it's p...Hi Rae. This does sound great, although it's probably too far for me to get to. It's such a beautiful, rich landscape & very inspiring. Perhaps one day I'll get around to visiting the Highlands to coincide with the lit festival. Fabulous post. Best wishes. :)Suzy Hendersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01422821411216220911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855283511538601375.post-23540821379185630482016-05-17T12:01:08.524+01:002016-05-17T12:01:08.524+01:00If you move to Ullapool, Rosemary, I'm coming ...If you move to Ullapool, Rosemary, I'm coming to visit! It was Chris Dolan who introduced me to the festival, who's such a 'natural' at being Chair. I believe Janice Galloway also spoke at the very first Ullapool event and although Jim Carruth was very familiar with the area, I think it was his first time as speaker. I can honestly report all the writers I heard were terrific - highly recommended. Hope you make it one day. :-) Rae Cowiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10213969901991611348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855283511538601375.post-37627651294348144952016-05-17T10:09:40.936+01:002016-05-17T10:09:40.936+01:00Like Bill, total envy here, Rae! I think I want to...Like Bill, total envy here, Rae! I think I want to live in Ullapool one day. The book festival sounds wonderful and it's some years since I last heard Chris Dolan, Janice Galloway and Jim Carruth - I haven't heard the others at all. Maybe one day, I'll get there.Rosemary Gemmellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09311840205603508422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855283511538601375.post-27340353390713674232016-05-16T19:08:22.982+01:002016-05-16T19:08:22.982+01:00You're a man of many talents, Bill! Teaching k...You're a man of many talents, Bill! Teaching kids to sail on Loch Ewe over the summer sounds heavenly. I'm not surprised you were inspired by the setting. Hope you make it to the festival and thanks for stopping by. :-)Rae Cowiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10213969901991611348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855283511538601375.post-12955419145902860872016-05-16T19:03:31.646+01:002016-05-16T19:03:31.646+01:00Can't recommend it highly enough, Jennifer. Fa...Can't recommend it highly enough, Jennifer. Fabulous writers, serious questioning, interesting discussion and wonderful home bakes! Who could ask for more?...Rae Cowiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10213969901991611348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855283511538601375.post-66127664478562458172016-05-16T16:09:41.559+01:002016-05-16T16:09:41.559+01:00Envy, envy, envy. Sounds terrific, Rae, and that p...Envy, envy, envy. Sounds terrific, Rae, and that part of Scotland is possibly my favourite place in the world. Over several years in the 70s and 80s I spend 3 weeks every summer teaching kids to sail on Loch Ewe. The whole area is magical. I even set my children's novel there. The idea of combining wandering about there with an actual book festival is close to paradise. Thanks for reminding me of it.Bill Kirtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16345949773423764808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855283511538601375.post-72164685530505846402016-05-16T15:10:17.044+01:002016-05-16T15:10:17.044+01:00Ullapool is fabulous place and I'm not really ...Ullapool is fabulous place and I'm not really surprised to discover it has a book festival. It's an incredibly creative place, gives off a really positive vibe. I love to visit - must try and make the book festival some day.Jo Allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12976757854217324838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855283511538601375.post-88948319994591180522016-05-16T11:12:36.525+01:002016-05-16T11:12:36.525+01:00Because I was only in Ullapool for one day, I had ...Because I was only in Ullapool for one day, I had to make the most of it! For the princely sum of £90 (or there about) you can buy a ticket that gives access to all events over the full three days - great value for the full weekend. I couldn't drink as I was driving home late on Friday evening, but strong coffee and more than my fair share of tray bakes from the FairTrade tent kept me going! Rae Cowiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10213969901991611348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855283511538601375.post-3957431816971524922016-05-16T11:06:47.140+01:002016-05-16T11:06:47.140+01:00Hello Paul, I agree Ullapool is the kind of place ...Hello Paul, I agree Ullapool is the kind of place that once visited is never forgotten - such dramatic scenery. I can imagine a pair of Russian trawlers would've caused quite a stir! Thanks for sharing. :-) Rae Cowiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10213969901991611348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855283511538601375.post-55825427364627878562016-05-16T11:04:26.731+01:002016-05-16T11:04:26.731+01:00I've heard of this one and so pleased to get a...I've heard of this one and so pleased to get a first-hand account of it. I don;t think I could have managed all those talks in one day, though .... not without a stiff drink!Linda Mitchelmorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10948518126405880012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855283511538601375.post-52150782360613451292016-05-16T10:36:30.372+01:002016-05-16T10:36:30.372+01:00I once hitch-hiked to Ullapool and stayed in the y...I once hitch-hiked to Ullapool and stayed in the youth hostel. Beautiful place. In 1988, with the Cold War still on the go and few of the visitors were excited about a couple of Russian trawlers anchored nearby. Some talked over-excitedly about Soviet spy-ships! Fond memories.Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18012287365789408550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855283511538601375.post-41380109648971160752016-05-15T19:41:31.031+01:002016-05-15T19:41:31.031+01:00Thanks for stopping by, Fiona and great to hear Ul...Thanks for stopping by, Fiona and great to hear Ullapool inspired your writing. Hope you make it to the festival next year. :-) Rae Cowiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10213969901991611348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855283511538601375.post-85281769887847874812016-05-15T11:45:22.602+01:002016-05-15T11:45:22.602+01:00Lovely blog post, Rae. I've been to Ullapool ...Lovely blog post, Rae. I've been to Ullapool (and my writing's been inspired by my visit) but I've not been to the book festival - would love to check it out next year.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14000007393130812015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855283511538601375.post-56944956900348557752016-05-15T10:19:59.478+01:002016-05-15T10:19:59.478+01:00Oh that's lovely Nicola. The book festival is ...Oh that's lovely Nicola. The book festival is definitely worth a visit. Hopefully I'll see you there - perhaps next year? :-)Rae Cowiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10213969901991611348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855283511538601375.post-79874170810836601992016-05-15T09:23:12.601+01:002016-05-15T09:23:12.601+01:00I hadn't heard about Ullapool's festivals ...I hadn't heard about Ullapool's festivals but now I have I will definitely visit in the future. We go to Wester Ross almost every year to visit family and have a wonderful break in the Highlands so I can build this in. Fantastic! Thank you for sharing.Nicola Cornickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12916076219284821820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855283511538601375.post-88274578915956414742016-05-14T23:11:06.747+01:002016-05-14T23:11:06.747+01:00Hello Mary, A House called Askival is on my tbr li...Hello Mary, A House called Askival is on my tbr list too. Merryn Glover also studied drama and her reading was wonderful as she really brought her characters to life. Off to pop across to the TakeFiveAuthors blog to find out more about the Castle Douglas festival - thanks. :-)Rae Cowiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10213969901991611348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855283511538601375.post-26758966498509610472016-05-14T14:26:57.314+01:002016-05-14T14:26:57.314+01:00I've heard lots of good things about Ullapool&...I've heard lots of good things about Ullapool's festival and its creative scene in general. Thanks for the introduction to Merryn Glover. A House Called Askival is going on my tbr pile - sounds like my kind of book.<br />I've just posted on TakeFiveAuthors blog about a mini literary festival in Castle Douglas, Dumfries & Galloway on May 27 and 28. Mary Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14688996930245857265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855283511538601375.post-30191775234103816452016-05-14T13:52:06.490+01:002016-05-14T13:52:06.490+01:00Wonderful to meet you too, Barbara and loved the p...Wonderful to meet you too, Barbara and loved the pieces you wrote on Janice Galloway and Malachy Tallack for @TVBomb. :-)Rae Cowiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10213969901991611348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855283511538601375.post-82841489441786391172016-05-14T11:40:23.532+01:002016-05-14T11:40:23.532+01:00It was fab to meet you there, Rae. Excellent blog ...It was fab to meet you there, Rae. Excellent blog post.Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08149328803904828160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855283511538601375.post-81278657786261011472016-05-14T11:16:08.831+01:002016-05-14T11:16:08.831+01:00Thanks, Gill. Wigtown is somewhere I've often ...Thanks, Gill. Wigtown is somewhere I've often thought about visiting, so it's great to receive a recommendation. An excuse to visit another beautiful part of Scotland. :-)<br />Rae Cowiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10213969901991611348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855283511538601375.post-54895720812572297542016-05-14T10:26:10.611+01:002016-05-14T10:26:10.611+01:00It sounds brilliant Rae! I'd never even heard ...It sounds brilliant Rae! I'd never even heard of it but now I definitely want to go. One book festival I would recommend is Wigtown Book Festival in S W Scotland - there is now a small spring event and a longer one in September, always great fun.Gill Stewarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10089988752054189176noreply@blogger.com