Katy Turton

Author, Russian historian @ University of Highland and Islands. Debut novel available @

[Katy Turton @katyturton]

Blackbird's Song is out now! One reviewer called it 'a gripping account of Tsarist Russia in the 1905 Revolution' with a 'compelling cast of characters'. 'The revolutionary underground is portrayed in all its idealism and sordid brutality.' Find it @StairwellBooks @virtwriting

[Katy Turton @katyturton]

I love the beech trees in my garden. At this time of year, as the leaf buds appear, the stark and sharp grey winter branches become softened, almost furred, with an auburn glow.

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Sunrise.

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Icicles!

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I'm delighted to announce that the book launch for A Fistful of Ashes - hosted by The Bookmark - will be held on 7 November at 7pm in The Grant Arms, Grantown on Spey. Hope to see you there!

[Katy Turton @katyturton]

@TheRyanLanz @StairwellBooks Thank you!

[Katy Turton @katyturton]

I'm thrilled to announce that my sequel to Blackbird's Song, A Fistful of Ashes is now out! Find it at https://t.co/Z1hOSYtQNs @StairwellBooks #amwriting #novel

[Katy Turton @katyturton]

@Lucy_HS_Dean @boydellbrewer @UHIHistory @ThinkUHI Congratulations! That's great news!

[Katy Turton @katyturton]

I'm delighted to be able to share the cover of my sequel to Blackbird's Song! You can find the all important synopsis at: https://t.co/SL9BGVK1wx

Sometimes, when worst happens, all you are left with is a Fistful of Ashes...

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[UHI Centre for History @UHIHistory]

It's been a busy winter and spring for us at @UHIHistory, & we are excited to share our most recent newsletter with you, https://t.co/e4NnPiTUyZ

You can also find an archive of past newsletters on our website, going back to 2020, https://t.co/JEFsLTG62s

@UHI_Research #ThinkUHI

[Stairwell Books @StairwellBooks]

THIS SATURDAY!
Kick off your worries & enjoy #music #comedy #spokenword
@YorkFestofIdeas @navigatorsartYO @CityScreenYork
Saturday June 8: 6.30 doors for 7pm start
Rosey rants a lil bit
Join us!
https://t.co/XfxcYuzTMw

[Siobhán Hearne @siobhanhearne]

Looking forward to hosting 'Socialist Humanitarianism in the Long Twentieth Century' at Manchester on 11-12 June. We have papers from a stellar group of historians & a roundtable on UoM's Humanitarian Archive. DM or email me to join on Zoom ([email protected])

[Stairwell Books @StairwellBooks]

NOT “The Desolate North”, the place to find fresh fiction, poetry, crime, sci-fi/fantasy
Right on your doorstep
10 small & medium presses
#NorthernFictionAlliance roadshow: 11-3pm booktables, 3-4pm readings
@LeedsLit @HPBCLeeds
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[Katy Turton @katyturton]

Just spent a very pleasant two days with Anna, Rosa and Boris. Yes - I've been correcting the proofs of the sequel to Blackbird's Song. Watch this space for more news about it... @StairwellBooks #amwriting #amediting

[UHI Centre for History @UHIHistory]

Are you interested in studying a #humanities discipline? Join us for an #OnlineOpenDay to find out more about courses and career paths with @ThinkUHI!

📅 Thursday 7 December
🕐 6.30pm – 7.45pm (GMT)
📍 Online, booking essential

Find out more and book: https://t.co/OY57zOTIP6

[The Bookmark @BookmarkMarjory]

Once again The Bookmark brings Crime to Grantown-On-Spey...
#Grantown #CrimeFiction #Detectivefiction

[UHI Centre for History @UHIHistory]

Our staff & students had an amazing residential weekend in Aviemore! With visits to @HighlandFolk, Loch an Eilein @Rothiemurchus estate & @StrathspeyRail, it was a busy itinerary. A longer post will be out soon, but for now thank you to everyone for a brilliant weekend! @ThinkUHI

[David Worthington @WorthingtonD]

Another event for the public I have coming up. Booking details via the link below. Hope to see a few people there. Please do check the weather forecast beforehand and dress accordingly!

[George Gilbert 🇺🇦🇬🇧 @GeorgeGilbert]

Reminder about the @StudyRev will be returning to So'ton on 3-5 January 2024 - drop me a line if you are interested or contact @StudyRev

[UHI Centre for History @UHIHistory]

Our HTL events are on a summer break, but you can find our past talks on our website, https://t.co/thYCWk4fTN. Perhaps start with this little gem about migration from Dec 2021, with our Dr Elizabeth Ritchie, titled ‘Emigrant Families at Sea' https://t.co/hBvAwBUqXf #ThinkUHI

[Katy Turton @katyturton]

@UHIHistory @Lucy_HS_Dean @ThinkUHI Congratulations Lucy!