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David Torrance

David Torrance

David Torrance was born and brought up in Edinburgh, and educated at Leith Academy, Aberdeen University and Cardiff University’s School of Journalism. He was formerly political reporter at Scottish and Grampian TV and now writes freelance for the Scottish press. He currently works as a parliamentary aide to the shadow Scottish Secretary at Westminster.

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A Life Well Lived Fondly Remembered

A Life Well Lived Fondly Remembered
01 December 08


David Torrance launches his new political biography, George Younger: A Life Well Lived.
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Inside Edinburgh

Inside Edinburgh


ISBN: 9781841587875
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Author: David Torrance
Publication Date: October 2010
Format: PB
Price: £20.00
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Synopsis:

A compelling, luminous and beautiful record of Edinburgh’s grand interiors, from those that are open for all to see, to those that are seldom recognised.


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Salmond

Salmond


ISBN: 9781841589145
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Author: David Torrance
Publication Date: October 2010
Format: HB
Price: £20.00
Stock Status: not yet published   


Synopsis:

The first ever biography of one of the most capable and interesting politicians Scotland has produced in the last few decades.


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Scottish Secretaries, The

Scottish Secretaries, The


ISBN: 9781841584768
Category: Politics And Economics
Author: David Torrance
Publication Date: October 2006
Format: HB
Price: £30.00
Stock Status: in stock  
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Synopsis:

Drawing on first-hand accounts and contemporary correspondence, David Torrance paints vivid biographical portraits of the 39 men and one woman who have held the post of Scottish Secretary since the position was resurrected by Salisbury in 1885.


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We in Scotland

We in Scotland


ISBN: 9781841588162
Category: Politics And Economics
Author: David Torrance
Publication Date: May 2009
Format: HB
Price: £20.00
Stock Status: in stock  
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Synopsis:
Fascinating reassessment of Scotland’s relationship with the Iron Lady, confronting the many myths, most notably Ravenscraig and the Poll Tax.
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