Neil M. Gunn (1891–1973)
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An online celebration of the life and work of Neil Miller Gunn, one of Scotland’s most distinguished twentieth-century novelists and a leading figure of the Scottish Literary Renaissance. Light in the North presents essays, reflections, visual art and archival material on Gunn’s fiction and philosophy. The 2024 programme focused on his 1948 novel The Shadow, accompanied by contributions from writers and scholars including Dairmid Gunn, Tom Hubbard and Kirsty Gunn. The site is coordinated by Merran Gunn and aims to encourage conversation about and creative response to Gunn’s work.

Tessa Ransford (1938–2015)
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Scottish poet, translator and cultural activist. Founder of the Scottish Poetry Library, Ransford was a central figure in promoting poetry and intercultural dialogue in Scotland. Her work focuses on identity and creative renewal and combines lyric precision with a deep sense of cultural responsibility. The website provides access to her poems, essays and biographical information.