Kilts in literature (?)

[vmac3205]

I just finished two mysteries by Kaitlin Dunnet, Kilt Dead and Stone Cold Dead. Both books were fun little reads centered around a Scottish Emporium, Scottish dancing, men in kilts and a Highland Games.
Are there any other fun series out their with a similar theme?

[george7]

There is mention of a kilted man in a Harry Potter book.

[Kiltman]

Thanks I'm always looking for a good read. By the way, Monarch of the Glen is worth the read—although it's not much like the show.

[Jack Daw]

Another post got me thinking about George MacDonald Fraser's books. Two fun reads of his that come quickly to mind are: The General Danced at Dawn and MacAuslan in the Rough. They are not mysteries, but novels written with a bit of self-deprecating, kilted, dry humor.

[vmac3205]

Thanks I'm always looking for a good read. By the way, Monarch of the Glen is worth the read—although it's not much like the show.

I fell in love with the show first, so had a tought time with the book. Gee, I miss that show.

[vmac3205]

Another post got me thinking about George MacDonald Fraser's books. Two fun reads of his that come quickly to mind are: The General Danced at Dawn and MacAuslan in the Rough. They are not mysteries, but novels written with a bit of self-deprecating, kilted, dry humor.

Good tips, thanks. I'll check them out.

[macwilkin]

Another post got me thinking about George MacDonald Fraser's books. Two fun reads of his that come quickly to mind are: The General Danced at Dawn and MacAuslan in the Rough. They are not mysteries, but novels written with a bit of self-deprecating, kilted, dry humor.

Novels based on GMF's service with the Gordons after the Second World War. He also wrote a memoir of his service with the Border Regiment in Burma during the War entitled Quartered Safe out Here; one of the best WWII memoirs I have ever read.

I would also recommend Tunes of Glory by James Kennaway. The book is a bit different from the movie, but since Kenneway wrote the screenplay, the movie is closer than most adaptations.

Tunes of Glory is still, INMHO, the best moved kilted movie ever!

Aye,

Todd

[vmac3205]

It is also still used in military leadership training - as a "don't do it this way." We just watched it a few evenings ago because our Middy needed to see it.

Novels based on GMF's service with the Gordons after the Second World War. He also wrote a memoir of his service with the Border Regiment in Burma during the War entitled Quartered Safe out Here; one of the best WWII memoirs I have ever read.

I would also recommend Tunes of Glory by James Kennaway. The book is a bit different from the movie, but since Kenneway wrote the screenplay, the movie is closer than most adaptations.

Tunes of Glory is still, INMHO, the best moved kilted movie ever!

Aye,

Toddd

[Jack Daw]

Novels based on GMF's service with the Gordons after the Second World War. He also wrote a memoir of his service with the Border Regiment in Burma during the War entitled Quartered Safe out Here; one of the best WWII memoirs I have ever read.

I would also recommend Tunes of Glory by James Kennaway. The book is a bit different from the movie, but since Kenneway wrote the screenplay, the movie is closer than most adaptations.

Tunes of Glory is still, INMHO, the best moved kilted movie ever!

Aye,

Todd

Yes, I read Quartered Safe Out Here and it's very sobering how frank he is. It's a very good read.

[sharpdressedscot]

Novels based on GMF's service with the Gordons after the Second World War. He also wrote a memoir of his service with the Border Regiment in Burma during the War entitled Quartered Safe out Here; one of the best WWII memoirs I have ever read.

I would also recommend Tunes of Glory by James Kennaway. The book is a bit different from the movie, but since Kenneway wrote the screenplay, the movie is closer than most adaptations.

Tunes of Glory is still, INMHO, the best moved kilted movie ever!

Aye,

Todd

I wish I could find that movie.