The Scottish World 

During November and December 2007 BBC Radio Scotland broadcast a four part series entitled The Mason Word. This was very well received by many people all over the world who used the ‘listen again’ facility on BBC Radio Scotland’s web site.

The program was produced by Billy Kay, writer, producer, broadcaster and historian on all manner of thing Scottish. His latest book: The Scottish World – A journey into the Scottish Diaspora has just been published by Mainstream Publishing (Edinburgh).

Told from an engaging, personal, point of view Billy tells us of his experiences as a Scot who has travelled all over the world. The stories some times hilarious, sad, thoughtful, exciting but always from a Scottish viewpoint. Written with many a Scots which some might not be recognisable by non-Scots so a useful glossary has been included.

At £9.99 (paperback) this 319 page book is a snip and a must for all Scots everywhere. For those who would like an insight to the Scottish psyche – what makes Scots, Scottish – this is an enjoyable introduction.

Freemasons however are more than likely to be interested in the chapter entitled: The Mason Word which is based on Billy’s interviews with Freemasons on both sides of the atlantic, many of whom have a Scottish connection. It is refreshing to read an unbiased, outsider’s, view of Scottish Freemasonry. 

More to follow.

ISBN: 978-1-84596-317-0