The poet, novelist and editor James Robertson has been named as patron of this year’s Christian Aid Sale at St Andrew’s and St George’s West Church, Edinburgh.
Robertson is the author of seven novels including The Testament of Gideon Mack and News of the Dead, as well as four collections of short stories and five of poetry. Through his Scots language imprint Itchy Coo he also publishes Scots versions of popular children’s stories including Paddington, Winnie the Pooh and The Gruffalo.