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Adventures of a Looney Scot

From a Glasgow Urban Warrior to a Professional Geologist

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Pub Date Apr 07 2026 | Archive Date May 20 2026


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Description

Following reckless experiences in the icy lochs and snow-clad hills of Argyllshire, awkward young geologist Ewan MacLeod seeks to graduate from being a Looney Scot to a professional geologist and international businessman. Taking nothing for granite, his journey leaves no stone unturned as he unearths the mysteries of Ancient Scottish Culture, and is told with sharp wit, jocularity, and great Scottish humour.

Following reckless experiences in the icy lochs and snow-clad hills of Argyllshire, awkward young geologist Ewan MacLeod seeks to graduate from being a Looney Scot to a professional geologist and...


A Note From the Publisher

Having survived a challenging upbringing in the wilds of Scotland the author moved to Northumberland with his young wife to help build the Kielder Water Scheme as a Professional Geologist, then on to Hong Kong where, as a Director of a Civil Engineering Consultancy, he helped build the Hong Kong and Singapore Metro Systems.
He then worked as an Independent consultant on Risk Assessment for major infrastructure projects in the Far East. In addition to multiple technical papers and books he wrote the novel Epicentre: Hong Kong, that rattled more than a few authorities and then the third book in this trilogy the ‘Making of Punta’ following his building of the ‘most sustainable and liveable resort in the Philippines.’ Writing with dry Scottish humour he sidesteps normal literary boundaries.

Having survived a challenging upbringing in the wilds of Scotland the author moved to Northumberland with his young wife to help build the Kielder Water Scheme as a Professional Geologist, then on to...


Advance Praise

"An era hopping, pun popping journey through the bedrock of our modern existence via Scotland's important historical and geographical peculiarities. The author starts off as a wee salty underdog but emerges as an educated, thoughtful voice for the way forward." — Anthony C Murphy, author of And Other Days of Nothing Much and The House of Murph

"Flying Scot bikes, camping, hiking to youth hostels, kaya-king, long holidays on Loch Lomond. The author's stories explores the beauty of outdoors Scotland. Quixote-like, he escapes from serious injury and even death. And displays a brain powered by curiosity." — Katherine Elberfeld, author of An Umbrella Made for a Man

"Readable, interesting and humorous—this book has all the essentials of a thoroughly enjoyable and entertaining book. Highly recommended." — David W. Gee Author of Travels and Adventures: True Life Journey to Distant Lands

"An era hopping, pun popping journey through the bedrock of our modern existence via Scotland's important historical and geographical peculiarities. The author starts off as a wee salty underdog but...


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Available Editions

EDITION Paperback
ISBN 9798901741085
PRICE $17.99 (USD)
PAGES 252

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