Barbara Henderson (new WIP 6831)
@scattyscribbler.bsky.social
Author. Scottish historical fiction and eco- adventures for kids. 2x Young Quills Winner. 🎭 Teacher, ✝️, 🏴 🇩🇪, Highlands.
www.barbarahenderson.co.uk
www.barbarahenderson.co.uk
I needed a bit of sunshine! Finally.
The River Ness, Inverness.
The River Ness, Inverness.
February 12, 2026 at 8:17 PM
I needed a bit of sunshine! Finally.
The River Ness, Inverness.
The River Ness, Inverness.
Been a tough week, so we cheered ourselves up with a trip to Loch Glass and the pink house off the Traitors.
February 6, 2026 at 9:36 PM
Been a tough week, so we cheered ourselves up with a trip to Loch Glass and the pink house off the Traitors.
As someone who has written about Mary Queen of Scots, I was so keen to see the @natlibscot exhibition of her last letter at @perthmuseum.bsky.social. Better still, they asked me to deliver school workshops about #MaryQueenofScots and #RobertBurns, and I got a look at the exhibition a day early! 😊
January 23, 2026 at 11:28 PM
As someone who has written about Mary Queen of Scots, I was so keen to see the @natlibscot exhibition of her last letter at @perthmuseum.bsky.social. Better still, they asked me to deliver school workshops about #MaryQueenofScots and #RobertBurns, and I got a look at the exhibition a day early! 😊
Hot water bottle prep.
😊
😊
January 18, 2026 at 10:33 PM
Hot water bottle prep.
😊
😊
I have been fortunate to have been awarded a @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social Author Residency at Stornoway Primary School. Last month's trips fell victim to the weather with all ferries and flights cancelled. This time I was on my way. Youngsters, stories, and wide open skies! Score!
January 16, 2026 at 3:34 PM
I have been fortunate to have been awarded a @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social Author Residency at Stornoway Primary School. Last month's trips fell victim to the weather with all ferries and flights cancelled. This time I was on my way. Youngsters, stories, and wide open skies! Score!
Books are like buses, and 2026 is definitely front-loaded for me. First up, THIS. I feel so honoured that these people have chosen to share their stories with me.
Strap in for a real life, warts and all account of what REALLY happens when people walk away from the day job to pursue their passion.
Strap in for a real life, warts and all account of what REALLY happens when people walk away from the day job to pursue their passion.
January 10, 2026 at 6:10 PM
Books are like buses, and 2026 is definitely front-loaded for me. First up, THIS. I feel so honoured that these people have chosen to share their stories with me.
Strap in for a real life, warts and all account of what REALLY happens when people walk away from the day job to pursue their passion.
Strap in for a real life, warts and all account of what REALLY happens when people walk away from the day job to pursue their passion.
Played some seasonal games at school today.
Kid drew this for Pictionary.
Any guesses?
Honestly, these are the moments I became a teacher for!
Kid drew this for Pictionary.
Any guesses?
Honestly, these are the moments I became a teacher for!
December 15, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Played some seasonal games at school today.
Kid drew this for Pictionary.
Any guesses?
Honestly, these are the moments I became a teacher for!
Kid drew this for Pictionary.
Any guesses?
Honestly, these are the moments I became a teacher for!
On this day in 1542, Princess Mary Stuart succeeded her father, James V, and became Queen Mary I of Scotland, at 6 days old.
December 14, 2025 at 8:47 AM
On this day in 1542, Princess Mary Stuart succeeded her father, James V, and became Queen Mary I of Scotland, at 6 days old.
Treetops from daughter's and son in law's 3rd floor flat. Good morning, all.
December 13, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Treetops from daughter's and son in law's 3rd floor flat. Good morning, all.
Happy birthday to #MaryQueenofScots, and to ME too!
The fact that we share a birthday made me doubly determined to write about Mary. On the off-chance that you are still looking for a good deed to do today, leave a review for one of my books online?
Thank you to all who already have!
The fact that we share a birthday made me doubly determined to write about Mary. On the off-chance that you are still looking for a good deed to do today, leave a review for one of my books online?
Thank you to all who already have!
December 8, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Happy birthday to #MaryQueenofScots, and to ME too!
The fact that we share a birthday made me doubly determined to write about Mary. On the off-chance that you are still looking for a good deed to do today, leave a review for one of my books online?
Thank you to all who already have!
The fact that we share a birthday made me doubly determined to write about Mary. On the off-chance that you are still looking for a good deed to do today, leave a review for one of my books online?
Thank you to all who already have!
You know what? I miss Twitter - how it used to be. I miss the immediacy and the connections and the simplicity. I miss my old network of teachers, writers and librarians.
I quit the day after the US election.
If you are interested in kids' books, Scotland, history and kindness, let's connect.
I quit the day after the US election.
If you are interested in kids' books, Scotland, history and kindness, let's connect.
December 3, 2025 at 1:46 PM
You know what? I miss Twitter - how it used to be. I miss the immediacy and the connections and the simplicity. I miss my old network of teachers, writers and librarians.
I quit the day after the US election.
If you are interested in kids' books, Scotland, history and kindness, let's connect.
I quit the day after the US election.
If you are interested in kids' books, Scotland, history and kindness, let's connect.
Current view. Waiting for a train home. Thank you, @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social, for part funding today's school visit.
December 3, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Current view. Waiting for a train home. Thank you, @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social, for part funding today's school visit.
Train sunrise over Perthshire.
December 3, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Train sunrise over Perthshire.
Another early train. Quite like Inverness's 'festive but forsaken' look. There's a story in there, right?
December 3, 2025 at 6:33 AM
Another early train. Quite like Inverness's 'festive but forsaken' look. There's a story in there, right?
I am loving the Kidlit Scotland online calendar, featuring book covers of new releases by Scotland-based writers, illustrators and publishers. Just add kidlitscotland.wordpress.com/book-cover-a... to your desktop favourites for the month. The latest image will feature at the top of the page.
December 1, 2025 at 9:57 PM
I am loving the Kidlit Scotland online calendar, featuring book covers of new releases by Scotland-based writers, illustrators and publishers. Just add kidlitscotland.wordpress.com/book-cover-a... to your desktop favourites for the month. The latest image will feature at the top of the page.
Silly o'clock start for London. I'm so excited to team up with @lindsaylittleson.bsky.social and Victoria Williamson tomorrow. But today, a school event on history, myth and magic in stories!
November 28, 2025 at 5:56 AM
Silly o'clock start for London. I'm so excited to team up with @lindsaylittleson.bsky.social and Victoria Williamson tomorrow. But today, a school event on history, myth and magic in stories!
Sent by a teacher a couple of days after my author visit about my book 'Punch' (which features a travelling puppeteer), with permission to share. Say what you want about technology and the new generation, but kids LOVE trad puppetry!
November 23, 2025 at 7:38 AM
Sent by a teacher a couple of days after my author visit about my book 'Punch' (which features a travelling puppeteer), with permission to share. Say what you want about technology and the new generation, but kids LOVE trad puppetry!
Today's #BookWeekScotland trip took me to East Calder Primary! Thanks for having me.
November 20, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Today's #BookWeekScotland trip took me to East Calder Primary! Thanks for having me.
Current view. Off to Edinburgh for #BookWeekScotland. 😊
November 20, 2025 at 7:45 AM
Current view. Off to Edinburgh for #BookWeekScotland. 😊
Love Scotland?
Live in London?
Got kids to entertain on 29th Nov?
www.ticketsource.co.uk/standrewsboo...
Live in London?
Got kids to entertain on 29th Nov?
www.ticketsource.co.uk/standrewsboo...
November 13, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Love Scotland?
Live in London?
Got kids to entertain on 29th Nov?
www.ticketsource.co.uk/standrewsboo...
Live in London?
Got kids to entertain on 29th Nov?
www.ticketsource.co.uk/standrewsboo...
Last four loaves have been great. Could it be that I have finally nailed sourdough?
November 12, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Last four loaves have been great. Could it be that I have finally nailed sourdough?
The best thing about book festivals are the people!
Here are two amazing ladies: illustrator Clare Mackie and writer @michlsloan.bsky.social !
Here are two amazing ladies: illustrator Clare Mackie and writer @michlsloan.bsky.social !
November 7, 2025 at 4:31 PM
The best thing about book festivals are the people!
Here are two amazing ladies: illustrator Clare Mackie and writer @michlsloan.bsky.social !
Here are two amazing ladies: illustrator Clare Mackie and writer @michlsloan.bsky.social !
Hello Mallaig!
Eerie weather for A Right Highland Hoolie, Mallaig's gorgeous book festival.
Eerie weather for A Right Highland Hoolie, Mallaig's gorgeous book festival.
November 6, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Hello Mallaig!
Eerie weather for A Right Highland Hoolie, Mallaig's gorgeous book festival.
Eerie weather for A Right Highland Hoolie, Mallaig's gorgeous book festival.
Downside: Early start, delay, missed connection.
Upside: Time to buy coffee, spotting a @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social Book Week Scotland poster, lovely author visits ahead...
It's all good.
Upside: Time to buy coffee, spotting a @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social Book Week Scotland poster, lovely author visits ahead...
It's all good.
November 5, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Downside: Early start, delay, missed connection.
Upside: Time to buy coffee, spotting a @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social Book Week Scotland poster, lovely author visits ahead...
It's all good.
Upside: Time to buy coffee, spotting a @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social Book Week Scotland poster, lovely author visits ahead...
It's all good.
A very touristy research visit for my next project. 😁
November 3, 2025 at 5:33 PM
A very touristy research visit for my next project. 😁