Iain Baillie Memorial Event - Brigid Benson: Hebridean Journey

Join Brigid Benson for a magical journey through Scotland’s Outer Isles. These islands are enchanting in their beauty and majesty. They have lochs, mountains, ancient monuments and stunning white beaches. You are invited to discover the unique magic of Lewis and Harris, Berneray, North Uist, Grimsay, Benbecula, South Uist, Eriskay, Bara and Vatersay, as well as the vibrant Gaelic culture of the islanders. Brigid is deeply passionate about these islands and she will share insights, hidden gems and lots of information about them. If you have not already visited them we hope that this will inspire you to make your own journey. Hebridean Journey was Shortlisted for the Scottish Nature Photography Book Awards and this talk will be accompanied by lots of beautiful images of the islands.

Brigid Benson is a bestselling author with a heartfelt passion for journeys and connections, a sparky sense of curiosity and strong, deep roots in Scotland. Her previous books include 52 Weekends by the Sea, 52 Weekends in the Country and North Coast Journey: The Magic of Scotland’s Northern Highlands.

This event is being held in memory of Ian Baillie, a much loved former colleague, who passed away last year. Ian worked as a librarian for 40 years and was a very highly regarded and well-known figure in the community. He made a considerable impact on the cultural life of West Dunbartonshire creating the Booked! Literature Festival, setting reading groups up across the authority and helping to form the Lennox Literary Society. He wrote for the Clydebank Post, the Lennox Herald and the County Reporter. His writing about books was very popular and helped shape many people’s reading habits. Ian had an intense love for Scotland, it’s people, history and landscapes and we think that it’s especially fitting that this event honours Ian’s memory and legacy.