What makes a romance truly Scottish? Scottish romance author, Margaret Amatt, explores kilts, castles, Scottish stereotypes, accents and the difference between romanticised Scotland and the contemporary Scotland where people actually live.

Why Readers Can't Stay Away from Glenbriar (And What It Taught Me About Writing Setting)

Margaret Amatt writes bestselling Scottish romance novels set against some of the most beautiful backdrops in the UK, from Highland villages to windswept Hebridean islands. Her books are built for cosy escapism, and if any of the following speak to you, her stories were written with you in mind.

Every fictional town has a story.

The Real Places, People and Ideas Behind Margaret Amatt's Scottish Romance Novels “Where do you get your inspiration?” It’s probably the question I’ve been asked most often as an author. And the honest answer is: everywhere. The slightly less helpful answer is that I have absolutely no control over it. A walk can give me a setting. A stranger can become a character. A memory can turn into a scene. A place can make me wonder what kind of person might live there. A film or book