Last Tram Tae Auchenshuggle

Readers of the book are indulging in a spot of nostalgia. THE HERALD MAGAZINE

Inspiration for the book came from a chance encounter he had while working as a volunteer driver for a local hospice. One day his passenger was a lady who told him about her colourful time as a conductress on the Glasgow buses. Her stories formed the basis for the heroine of his novels, Big Aggie MacDonald, who dishes out no-nonsense patter to fare dodgers, drunks and cheeky weans alike. THE HERALD

There's no darkness to Allan Morrison's brand of nostalgia, needless to say: his past is uncomplicated, full of cheeky chippies on Glasgow's trams were people spoke to one another , shared their sweeties and their stories. THE HERALD

Morrison peppers his reflections with some interesting facts - the middle classes complaining to newspapers about the behaviour of the lower orders , and the no spitting signs during a period when TB was a real threat, hint at possible darkness, but this is quickly dispelled. THE HERALD

Allan's book is selling well and featured at the recent `Aye Write' Glasgow book festival, were he spoke to a packed audience about it. GREENOCK TELEGRAPH

ALLAN MORRISON is a prolific author; his previous books include Last Tram tae Auchenshuggle! Which combines three of his passions: humour, nostalgia and Glasgow. His media appearances include The One Show, Richard and Judy and The Fred McAulay Show He is involved charity work, after-dinner speaking and is a member of his local Rotary club. Allan enjoys hill-walking, sport and travel. He and his wife live in the West of Scotland, and he is the proud grandfather of four grandchildren.