‘Usually, in the diaspora, the intelligence of the scots is recognized worldwide. These stories show that this capacity is now flourishing at home’  by Ross Leckie, The Times.

‘It always helps to know where the editorial line of an anthology is coming from. This one, I can guarantee you, comes straight from the horse’s mouth’ by Jenny Turner, Independent on Sunday.

‘This is the best celebration yet of what is arguably Scotland's finest modern cultural achievement’ by Douglas Gifford, Scotsman.