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1000 tulosta hakusanalla Hamish Small
'At 3:00 am, with headlamps probing the gloom, we crept up Cotopaxi's glaciated flanks, turning sinister-looking crevasses and ascending steep icy walls. It was bitterly cold, and by the time we approached the summit, the wind cut through us like the arrow grass of the plains below. The violet sky was littered with stars and the great expanse of the Amazon was bathed in diffused light as we reached the rim of the vast crater, where an ominous-looking wisp of smoke eddied as if at the behest of an unseen deity.' The Fox of Glencoe chronicles the adventures of the legendary Hamish MacInnes and his achievements in the field of mountaineering. Throughout this rich collection of tales, Hamish's unorthodox character and pragmatic approach to risk and loss are conveyed with wry, elegant style, offering a glimpse into the mind of one of the greatest mountaineers of our time. Few people cram as much into a lifetime as Hamish did, and these memoirs reflect his restless curiosity and ability to marshal loyalty and support for the most outlandish schemes. The result is an eclectic array of tales that include youthful and historic first ascents, a disorganised attempt on Everest with only 40 pound and a borrowed tent; hunting for treasure in South America; dangling film stars from DIY contraptions off the North Face of the Eiger; hot air ballooning off Ben Nevis; and much else besides. Tenacious and inventive by nature, Hamish also committed much of his life to developing modern alpinism and promoting mountain safety and rescue. His legacy is vividly brought to life in this collection of unseen and retold stories, images and additional narratives from some of his closest friends. A portrait of a life lived to the full, The Fox of Glencoe captures a bygone age and will strike a chord with anyone with a spirit of adventure, and who sees possibilities rather than constraints.
Hector Hamish and Morag - Lost in the Hills at Balmoral
Christine Gillougley; Mario Clemente; Stella Black
Hector Books
2023
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Hector, Hamish and Morag are taking part in the world famous Braemar Gathering and Highland Games. With a few hours to spare they head off to explore the forest, with no thought of how to get back. Join the three friends as they work together to find a way home and meet a very special lady in need of a helping hand during their adventure.The Queen's love of Balmoral in Scotland and Highland Cattle inspired the story, which was written a few years before her sad passing in September 2022.
Anent Hamish Henderson
Grace Note Publications
2015
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"Anent Hamish Henderson - Essays, Poems, Interviews" brings together more than twenty contributions ranging from fond memory to critical inquiry anent the late Hamish Henderson, Scotland's leading folklorist of the twentieth century, remarkable poet and songwriter, and political activist. Contributors: Keith Armstrong, Margaret Bennett, Eberhard 'Paddy' Bort, Ray Burnett, David Daiches, Lesley Duncan, Archie Fisher, Howard Glasser, George Gunn, William Hershaw, Tom Hubbard, John Lucas, Richie McCaffery, Geordie McIntyre, Dolina Maclennan, Allan McMillan, Alison McMorland, Ewan McVicar, Andrew Means, Donald Meek, Jan Miller, Timothy Neat, Colin Nicholson, Mario Relich, Jennie Renton, Donald Smith and Sheena Wellington.
This is a tale about a brave little character called Sir Hamish McDougal. He had the heart of a king and the bravery of a knight. He showed cunning when he was scared and daring when faced with something new. But, Sir Hamish wasn't a king or a knight. He didn't wear bright and shining armour, he couldn't even ride a horse Sir Hamish was ....... A Dog.
Hamish is larger than life - and just a little bit clumsy and a tiny bit messy. Hamish is clumsy just once too often and his animal friends banish him from their house. But it is cold and snowy oustside and soon the animals start to feel guilty. So they come up with a perfect plan to make Hamish feel very welcome indeed. A charming picture book with a reassuring message about friends overcoming problems together
Hamish and Mirren live in a quiet farmhouse by a beautiful loch in Scotland. Quiet, that is, except for the talking sea urchin, singing sand, hungry fairies, sad bogle and grumpy witch! This delightful collection of stories is a true Scottish children's classic. Moira Miller's characteristic wit and humour shine through, and Mairi Hedderwick's funny, charming illustrations bring gentle Hamish and his canny wife wonderfully to life for younger readers.
It's a very long way from Spider Webdon to Glenthistle. But after reading about King Robert the Spid of Glenthistle in a history book, Spid decides to visit his cousin, Hamish McSpid, who lives there. However, Spid and his friends have hardly arrived when strange things begin to happen. Of course, the fearsome monster of Loch Monroe is nothing more than a legendary beast ... Or is it ...? The story features two songs: 'Hamish McSpid' and 'The Water King'. By scanning QR codes, readers can hear musical versions of the songs: 'The Ballad of Hamish McSpid' is a folk song in the Scottish music tradition. It has a stirring violin accompaniment.'The Water King' is a tub-thumping tune that celebrates and warns about the 'guardian' of the loch. With very creative prose, Spid's adventures are fun for parents, and teachers to read to, and with, their children. They present lots of opportunities to invest dramatic licence thus helping adults and children interact and engage. The humour works at multiple levels from silly and slapstick to more sophisticated wordplay and concepts. Thus, children will discover more and enjoy reading the stories multiple times. Spid is a lowly spider, who wants to better himself, write songs, and marry his girlfriend Bid, though he is prone to hilarious mishaps mostly of his own making. He is hard-working, cool, and a role model for young children. As well as encouraging children to read and love books, Spid's adventures also teach valuable life lessons, including determination and what psychologists call a 'growth mindset' (desire to better oneself and succeed), the importance of friendship, and sustainability. For more parent and teacher resources to accompany the book and help children learn to read and grow go to https://spidthespider.com/fun-childrens-activities/
Who is Hamish? Well, Hamish is, of course, a dog, but - as dogs go - he is a very perceptive example of the canine race. Malcolm Charles has taken Hamish's point of view (possibly with a little help from Hamish) and produced a guide to some of life's problems and to many of the situations that confront all of us, whether at home, in the workplace, or at college. 'My Dog Hamish' is a book that is personal, acutely observed and logically expressed, with a message that cannot but be to the advantage of every reader.
Travel to the Scotland Highlands with this classic Hamish Macbeth cozy mystery from the author of the Agatha Raisin series. Death of a Dustman: A Hamish Macbeth Mystery The garbage collectors in Britain are still called dustmen, and Lochdubh's dustman is an abusive drunk named Fergus Macleod. When Fergus is put in charge of a recycling center and dubbed the "environment officer," Constable Hamish Macbeth smells trouble. Sure enough, Fergus soon becomes a bullying tyrant with his new power. And after his body is found stuffed in a recycling bin, no one's sorry-including his long-suffering family. But Macbeth is surprised to find that many of the despicable dustman's victims refuse to talk. And when violence strikes again, the lanky lawman must quickly unearth the culprit among a litter of suspects . . . before a killer makes a clean getaway.
The Diary of Lieutenant Colonel Sir Hamish Knox, OBE
Colonel Js Knox
New Generation Publishing
2024
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The Diary of Lieutenant Colonel Sir Hamish Knox, OBE
Colonel Js Knox
New Generation Publishing
2025
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