‘Scotland Street‘ returns today to the pages of The Scotsman newspaper with the first episode in this, the twelfth series featuring all our much loved characters−Irene, Stewart, Little Bertie, Bruce, Domenica et al.  Enjoy their company as they return for more ‘goings on’  in the neighbourhood. Read an article about the series in the paper here and […]

A news series of ‘Scotland Street’ will appear on the pages of The Scotsman newspaper AND a series of plays based on the books will be broadcast on BBC Radio 4—both starting next week. 

Alexander McCall Smith is set to receive a major award. The President, The Board of Governors, and The Literary Arts Committee of  The National Arts Club of America have announced that they will present The Medal of Honor for Achievement in Literature to Alexander McCall Smith. The Award Ceremony will be held on Tuesday, May 9, […]

A short story by Alexander  to cheer up February days is now available on this site. Put on the kettle and follow this link to read it now.