Sharing some thoughts about living with anxiety, choosing to be offline (again) and the challenge of gifting yourself time to recover.

The Emma Press have shortlisted my essay collection proposal, Place Notes, which blends new Scottish nature writing and memoir.

What part does place play in creativity? For a time, I thought I couldn’t write about Scotland unless beautiful scenery was my backdrop. Here’s how my views have changed.

As the travel restrictions ease in Scotland, families can reunite. But returning to my childhood village brings both new discoveries and a reminder of what has been lost.

How would you tell your origin story of your relationship with the living world? I reflect on how my parents have shaped my love of nature.

On an early spring day, blue skies sit over the rolling Fife hills. As I walk, I consider how good weather can be a balm after the worst of winters.