George Mackay Brown's work is full of a deeply evocative sense of place
and history; his work shows a deep respect for, and love of the natural
world, but he is always conscious that there is a spiritual,
supernatural dimension to reality. In his short stories especially,
there is always the possibility of grace for his characters. Linden
Bicket's Scotnote examines ten of Mackay Brown's short stories, from
across his long writing career, and explores their themes and
characters.