Northern Highlight - Philip Caveney

    NORTHERN HIGHLIGHT
Photographer Susan Singfield

Philip Caveney

1. Why did you become a writer?

Because it gave me the opportunity to shape the world the way I wanted it to be. That rarely happens in real life!

2. Where do you live?

I live in the fabulous city of Edinburgh. It’s home to a castle, an extinct volcano and it’s only a short trip to the sea. 

3. Where do you work?

Usually in the National Library of Scotland in their fabulous reading rooms. All you need to get in there is a library card!

4. What for you is the spirit of Scotland.

Scotland is one of the most diverse places on the planet - it’s also one of the friendliest! As well as being home to some fabulous cities it has some of the most beautiful locations you could ever hope to visit. I’ve only recently started to visit some of them.

5. Has this spirit influenced your work?

Yes! Several of my books are set in Scotland, many of them in Edinburgh, while others take place in the North of England. (I was actually born in North Wales, so I have a couple set there too!)

6. Who for you are the great Scottish authors? 

Well, it has to be Robert Louis Stevenson, author of Treasure Island and the creator of Jekyll and Hyde. One of my books (One For Sorrow) is all about him. I have lots of other favourites, too many to mention here.
Published by Fledgling Press

7. Where would you like to be right now?

On the beautiful Isle of Skye one of the most picturesque places on the planet.

8. What would you like to see from children’s publishing in Scotland?

A celebration of Scotland’s diversity - there’s so much here to explore - its history, its mythology and its incredible landscapes.

9. What’s your favourite children’s book set in Scotland?

Am I allowed to mention one of my own? The Calling is set in Edinburgh and is all about the city’s famous statues - and how they all come alive for 24 hours for just one day of the year. It features some very famous people, including Sherlock Holmes and Greyfriar’s Bobby!
Published by Fledgling Press

Philip also writes as Danny Weston. You can follow Philip on Twitter and on Instagram 

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