Brian Thomson's second beuk is anither rare helpin o Doric verse. It's amazin tae think aat Brian didnae stairt tae scrieve till he wis aboot 68, provin aat yer nivver oor aul tae hae a go at sumthin nyew. His first Doric poem, The Cattleman, appears in iss beuk. Bit it wis e Strichen Festival aat turnt him intae a poet. Fin he won e Robbie Shepherd Quaich an wis presintit wi e trophy bi e great man himsel it wis a muckle inspiration. Ay, Robbie fairly encouraged Brian tae haud gaun wi e scrievin an noo he’s e prood winner o e Quaich mair times than I’ve hid het denners! His latest winnin poem Lizzie’s Steys is featured in iss rare collection inna. Sae ye may be shur aat yer in fur a treat.

Brian Thomson's second book is another wonderful helping of Doric verse. It is amazing to think that Brian didn't start to write until he was nearly 68, proving that you are never too old to try something new. His first Doric poem, The Cattleman, appears in this book. But it was the Strichen Festival that turned him into a poet. When he won the Robbie Shepherd Quaich and was presented with the trophy by the great man himself it was inspirational. Yes, Robbie certainly encouraged Brian to keep going with his writing and now he is the proud winner of the Quaich more times than I’ve had hot dinners! His latest winning poem Lizzie’s Steys is featured in this wonderful collection as well. So you may be sure you are in for a treat.