Wild Air by James Macdonald Lockhart has been selected from a longlist of 12 titles to be shortlisted for the 2023 Highland Book Prize.

Presented by the Highland Society of London, and facilitated by Moniack Mhor, Scotland’s Creative Writing Centre, and with funding from the William Grant Foundation for public engagement, this annual award celebrates the finest published work that is created in, or about, the Highlands and Islands of Scotland. The prize aims to recognise the literary talent of the region, and the rich and diverse work inspired by its culture, heritage, and landscape.

Read the full shortlist here.