Kelpies News and Features
Features for Teachers: Burns Night and Scots Language Week
Posted on 19/01/17 in Features for Teachers
On 25th January, people in Scotland and around the world will celebrate the birth of “Scotland’s Bard” Robert Burns. We’ve put together some fun facts …
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Last Minute Christmas Gift Recommendations
Posted on 15/12/16 in Books
Tomorrow (Friday 16th December) is the last day for guaranteed Christmas delivery on orders from DiscoverKelpies.co.uk! But don’t panic – here are som …
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A Very Kelpie Christmas
Posted on 25/11/16 in Fun Stuff
It’s almost Christmas morning, and all over the world children will soon be rushing to open their presents. But have you ever wondered what your favou …
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“Why do we read scary books?”
Posted on 31/10/16 in Guest posts
“Why do we read scary books?” I ask the children in the school hall on my visits to talk about Shadowsmith. “Because it’s exciting!” “It makes us feel …
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Slugboy’s Slugs Have Escaped!
Posted on 20/10/16 in Fun Stuff
You may not have heard of Slugboy, Scotland’s worst superhero. Thanks to an unfortunately tasty-looking radioactive slug, eleven-year-old Murdo Macleo …
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Kelpies Design & Illustration Prize 2017
Posted on 12/10/16 in Awards
Kelpies Design & Illustration Prize 2017 – now open! Are you a designer or illustrator based in Scotland? Ever wanted to see your design on booksh …
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Magical Mayhem at the Launch of Lari Don’s Spellchasers Trilogy
Posted on 09/09/16 in Launches and Events
On Thursday evening, trainee witches, wizards and warlocks from across Edinburgh gathered in the magical surroundings of Augustine United Church to he …
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Kelpies Prize 2016 – Winner Announced!
Posted on 26/08/16 in The Kelpies Prize
We’ve spent the last six months battling through a mountain of manuscripts, agonised over some very tough decisions, and hosted an an all singing (lit …
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Spellchasers: The Beginner’s Guide to Curses
Posted on 19/08/16 in Lari Don
You may have heard us talking about Lari Don’s amazing Spellchasers trilogy recently, and now the first book – The Beginner’s Guide to Curses – is fin …
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Features for Teachers: We’re Gangin on a Bear Hunt
Posted on 18/08/16 in Features for Teachers, Scots Language
We’re gangin on a bear hunt. We’re gaun tae catch a braw yin. Whit a bonnie day! We’re no feart. Looking for a fun way to introduce the Scots language …
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