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WHAT IS BRAE DISCOVERS BLANTYRE?
Brae Discovers Blantyre is an exciting adventure that takes you on a mission to learn about Blantyre, Scotland and discover what life has been like throughout time!
Written and illustrated by Zoe Dargue, an artistic Blantyre local, this book is packed with never-before-seen artwork of the town in Scotland, taken from historical and modern photographs of the area.
This book is also a treasure trove of fascinating insights into Blantyre's history.
You'll learn about the streets named after real people and why they were given the privilege. You'll discover the history of the people, businesses, and buildings that make the town what it is today.
You'll also get to meet some of Blantyre's famous faces and learn what made the town as big as it is.
"It's a very family-orientated book for people to read together."
- Zoe, speaking to the Daily Record (April 2023)
Brae Discovers Blantyre is a must-read for anyone who wants to learn more about this historic Scottish town. This book is a true labour of love by Dargue. So, what are you waiting for?
Join Brae on this exciting journey through time and discover the magic of Blantyre for yourself!
*Brae The Stray is an original character created by Zoe Dargue for the book series “Brae Discovers”. The character is fictitious. No identification with actual persons (living or deceased) is intended or should be inferred. Any use of the character without permission of Zoe Dargue herself is strictly prohibited.
Brae The Stray books can only be purchased through verified sellers. Currently, the only place to purchase is through Amazon or Brae Discovers directly.
Brae Discovers Blantyre is “Blantyre’s first children’s book” based on an independent study, which includes contacting the local libraries & historians whilst searching online stores and search engines to find children’s books based on the town of Blantyre, Scotland.
