Nan Shepherd to appear on Scottish banknote

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tjj Apr 25, 2016 08:46:29

I love this news story so I'm putting up here as well (hope no-one minds). Author of the beautiful little classic The Living Mountain has been selected to appear on the £5 note.

http://www.theguardian.com/books/2016/apr/25/nan-shepherd-first-woman-scottish-bank-note

thelonious Apr 25, 2016 11:37:08

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Just saw this. How good is that :-)

thesweetcheat Apr 25, 2016 12:41:53

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Oh that's great. Applause.

Looking forward to Wainwright coming to a tenner near us soon.

Sanctuary Apr 25, 2016 14:40:32

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tjj wrote:

I love this news story so I'm putting up here as well (hope no-one minds). Author of the beautiful little classic The Living Mountain has been selected to appear on the £5 note.

http://www.theguardian.com/books/2016/apr/25/nan-shepherd-first-woman-scottish-bank-note

It's a pity David Cameron doesn't appear on one as I could do something I've always wanted to do...set fire to one!! Shame it's against the law though :-)

drewbhoy Apr 26, 2016 10:01:12

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Good to see the quine get some well deserved recognition!

thelonious Nov 23, 2016 21:59:15

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Got my first Nan Shepherd note today in my change and very nice it is too. Still not sure I like the feel of these new plastic fivers though.