He studied philosophy at the University of Edinburgh and is a former Glasgow University Writing Fellow and Scottish Arts Council Scottish/Canadian Exchange Fellow. He lives in Orkney and Edinburgh and is married to author Lesley Glaister.
This individual pursued philosophical studies at the University of Edinburgh, having previously held a writing fellowship from Glasgow University and a fellowship from the Scottish Arts Council's Scottish/Canadian exchange program. He currently resides in both Orkney and Edinburgh and is wed to author Lesley Glaister.