To the Island of Tides

by Alistair Moffat

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  Life of St Cuthbert ref1, ref2, ref3

  Lindisfarne ref1, ref2, ref3

  and Castle ref1

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  and shires ref1

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  Nennius (Ninya):

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  and Cuthbert ref1, ref2

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  and history ref1, ref2

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  St Andrews University ref1

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  Ship Inn ref1, ref2

  shires ref1

  Sicga ref1

  Sime, Rev. W.L. ref1, ref2

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  Statistical Account for Scotland ref1

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  and the Law ref1

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  Yrfai, Lord of Edinburgh ref1

  ‘Fascinating and compelling’

  Countryfile

  ‘Excellent’

  Scotsman

  ‘Beautiful, funny, evocative and learned’

  Observer