Rab Wilson Books

A fascinating collaboration between eminent Scots astronomer John C. Brown and renowned Scots poet Rab Wilson, which combines a beginner's introduction to the scientific workings of the universe with inspired poems and haikus, and superb imagery from astro-photographers and artists."Oor Big Braw Cosmos delves intae an omnigaddrum o cosmic science an facts; sic as the dumfounerin munes o oor ain solar system and that life micht exist inside cauld remote (non Goldilocks zone) munes due tae tidal heatin; Jupiter’s mune Io fir exaumpil; the story ahint the Astronomer Royal’s Coat o Airms; an stories o Scots constellations … "Rab Wilson

Rab Wilson's new poetry collection `Design' is a swoop of poetic imagination; featuring musings on the nature of the universe and of our human place in the cosmos.

Forty years on from the 1984–85 UK Miners' Strike, the largest union-led industrial action in the 20th century, Rab Wilson – a former miner deeply entrenched in the strike – delivers a powerful narrative through his mining poems and strike diary, addressing contemporary social and economic issues in Scotland and the UK then and now.Having toiled in Scotland's mining industry for eight years, Rab provides an authentic voice that resonates with the struggles faced during the strike, vividly captured from his involvement between 12 March 1984 and 5 March 1985. This book serves as a testament to the working-class struggle, offering a unique perspective on the historical significance of Scotland's mining industry, skillfully expressed by a poet intimately connected to it. Rab Wilson emerges as an essential chronicler, ensuring the legacy of the miners' challenging strike endures in the pages of this evocative and timely work.Collier Laddie is an ode to resilience, solidarity and the enduring legacy of those who fought for justice during a pivotal moment in industrial history.

Written mostly in Scots, this collection deals with topics ranging from satirical social commentary to sublime shots of everyday life with characteristic wit and insight.