S1 pupils today were enthralled by an author visit by award winning Scottish Author Cathy MacPhail. Staff and Pupils were taken on a journey through some of her recent book releases including  “Devil You Know” and “Another Me”. The books are gritty and hard hitting – particularly when the inspiration and background to the ideas in the story were discussed.

Cathy MacPhail is the first Scottish Children’s Author to see her book turned into a film. Premièred at the Rome International Book Festival, the film is now available online via popular film sites. The book trailer can be viewed at

Mr Foy in the English Department had worked locally to produce a book trailer for Devil You Know which was showcased during the event.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VLp2mcGJbfs

Books mentioned during the tals flew off the library shelves with more now on order to cater for demand.  We hope Cathy will be able to come back and visit us again very soon.