Linda Strachan

Children’s author Linda Strachan was born in Edinburgh, but was taught in boarding schools in both Aberdeen and Perthshire. A former hospital laboratory technician, model and restaurant manager, she has written over 50 books for children. Her first book, Zoola, was published in 1996, and is well known for her Hamish McHaggis series of books. Her first novel for teenagers, Spider, was shortlisted for Falkirk Council’s RED Book award in 2009.

Strachan has also written Writing for Children. She lives in East Lothian, and regularly leads creative writing workshops with children and adults across Scotland.