An Staran

Air a' Gheàrr-liosta aig Duais Leabhar na Gàidhealtachd 2025

Shortlisted for the Highland Book Prize 2025

This is a selection of the Gaelic prose writings of Prof Derick Thomson (1921 – 2012). As well as being one of the most important Gaelic poets of the 20th century, Thomson, as the publisher and editor of the quarterly ‘Gairm’, shaped the development of Gaelic writing in the post-war period.

As an anthology of short stories, essays, reviews, travelogues and other genres of writing, the book aims to showcase lesser known aspects of Thomson as a writer - for example his skilful use of language, sharp intellect, his commitment to Gaelic and to Scotland and his incisive wit. There is also a short biographical introduction to Thomson.

Awarded 'Best Non-fiction Book' (Donald Meek Award) at the Gaelic Literature Awards 2025.

272pp, Paperback

Dòmhnall Meek a' bruidhinn air An Staran: Rosg Gàidhlig le Ruaraidh MacThòmais