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Angus MacDonald’s Ardnish was Home is a stunning yet tragic tale, writes Gayle Ritchie.
When you’re lucky enough to have a writing spot overlooking the breathtakingly beautiful Ardnish peninsula, inspiration comes easily.
“It’s the most picturesque spot in the world,” says businessman-turned-author Angus MacDonald.
“The main village, Peanmeanach, is a beautiful crescent of houses overlooking a sandy beach.
“The glistening sea, the golden sands and the aquamarine sea, when the weather is nice, with the big mountains in front of you – I’m overcome by the beauty of it.”
© Ian MacLeod
Peanmeanach.
Born and bred in the West Highlands, Angus started writing aged 50 although having left school at 16, he claims he’s “not really sure” how he’s “meant to write”, although it doesn’t show. ....

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