Category Archives: Scotland

Confessions of a Justified Sinner

Posted on October 26, 2015 by Colin Galbraith

My name is Colin Galbraith. It’s been over two years since my last blog post. Yes, over two years. 2 years. Apart from a pre-written poem, we’re talking about 29 months to be precise. So. Here we are then. I … Continue reading →

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Raising a Glass to William McIlvanney

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Colin Galbraith

What can you say about William McIlvanney that hasn’t already been said? Legendary, iconic, inspirational, suave, debonair, groundbreaking, trailblazing, innovative – a genius, he is the voice of Glasgow, nae Scotland! He is, of course, all of these things and … Continue reading →

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An Old Friend

Posted on April 19, 2013 by Colin Galbraith

An old friend has been staying with me these past couple of weeks, after nine years in the wilderness. The last time I saw him he was an unsure 16-year old, a bit lost, with a lot of confusion and … Continue reading →

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Thatcher and Me

Posted on April 15, 2013 by Colin Galbraith

I’m loathed to write something about the demise of Margaret Thatcher purely because so much has already been written and happened this past week. For me her death is nothing particularly remarkable. Back in the day I despised her politics, … Continue reading →

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‘Living Leith’ Delayed

Posted on April 5, 2013 by Colin Galbraith

I spent last Saturday with my wife in both a professional capacity as well as a social one. I’ll cover the professional part first. I’m still on the hunt for a suitable front cover for my forthcoming poetry chapbook, LIVING … Continue reading →

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Iain Banks: Scotland Won’t Be The Same

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Colin Galbraith

Yesterday was a tough day among the readers and writers of Scotland and far beyond, as Iain Banks went public that he is in the final stages of gall bladder cancer and has been given only months to live. It … Continue reading →

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St. Mirren Win the Cup / A New Project

Posted on March 21, 2013 by Colin Galbraith

Last weekend was one of the best ever! I attended Hampden Park, Scotland’s national stadium, for the Scottish League Cup Final with my sister, Binny. And together we witnessed history being made, just as I said it would in my … Continue reading →

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Believe

Posted on March 17, 2013 by Colin Galbraith

Today, history will be made…

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Missing the Book Festival

Posted on August 18, 2012 by Colin Galbraith

The Edinburgh International Book Festival is a week old, kicking off at Charlotte Square last Saturday and by all accounts, it’s going well in what is its 50th year. I say “by all accounts” because so far this year, I’ve … Continue reading →

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A Year in Writing (and Other Stuff)

Posted on August 5, 2012 by Colin Galbraith

August. Traditionally at this time of year I would normally be writing like a maniac to squeeze in as many of my remaining GDRs into the last week of my writing year. But not this time. This time, work has … Continue reading →

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