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The Hamish McHaggis Series
The Hamish McHaggis series is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year 2005-2025.
This iconic Scottish series, by Scottish author Linda Strachan and illustrated by Sally J. Collins, follows Hamish and his friends – Rupert the hedgehog, Angus the pine marten and Jeannie the osprey – on their adventures as they visit famous Scottish landmarks including Edinburgh castle, Loch Ness, Glamis Castle and the Falkirk Wheel.
As part of the 20th anniversary celebrations – from late April this year 2025 – Author Linda Strachan will be revisiting some of these amazing places to engage a new generation of young readers.
Families will have the opportunity to join in the fun by taking part in Hamish McHaggis birthday parties and fun activities, including downloading a Hamish McHaggis passport of their own and other free activities COMING SOON on a new dedicated Hamish McHaggis website on this same address www.hamishmchaggis.co.uk
More information will soon be available – Watch this space!
There are 9 great books about Hamish and friends in the Hamish McHaggis series.
Whether you are a visitor to Scotland or have lived here all your life, there is so much more to discover with Hamish McHaggis and his friends.
Written by a Scottish author about real Scottish places. Hamish’s adventures are wonderful stories, but so much more. Read them aloud or along with a young reader and learn about some of Scotland’s most famous landmarks and historical sites. There are fun facts about wild animals, Scots words, maps and how canals work. Learn about exciting and iconic castles, history, wild life and some of the most beautiful places all around this wonderful country.
Hamish, Rupert (Hedgehog) Angus Pine Marten) and Jeannie (Osprey) have exciting adventures all over Scotland .
Suitable for all ages.
Hamish McHaggis and the Search for the Loch Ness Monster.
Rupert doesn’t believe in the Loch Ness monster, so Hamish and his friends take him to find Nessie.
Hamish McHaggis and the Edinburgh Adventure
Hamish has tickets for the Tattoo at Edinburgh Castle, but will they make it? 
Hamish McHaggis and the Great Glasgow Treasure Hunt
Maggie the fox is in a fix, Can Hamish and friends help her save the Great Glasgow Treasure Hunt?
Hamish McHaggis and the Ghost of Glamis
Angus hears scary noises when they visit Hamish’s grandfather at Glamis Castle. Could it be a ghost?
Hamish McHaggis and the Skye Surprise.
Jeannie’s brother is having a surprise party on the isle of Skye, but he’s not the only one who gets a surprise.
Hamish McHaggis and the Wonderful Waterwheel.
Angus is having trouble sailing his toy boats, but a trip on the canal to the Falkirk Wheel gives him an idea.
Hamish McHaggis and the Skirmish at Stirling.
Hamish is excited about going to a battle re-enactment at Stirling Castle but Angus is worried that Rupert might be on the wrong side.
Hamish McHaggis and the Lost Prince.
Can Hamish Rupert Angus and Jeannie find the lost Prince on the Balmoral estate.
Hamish McHaggis and the Clan Gathering
All members of the McHaggis clan are coming home to Coorie Doon from all over the world and Angus is feeling a bit shy.
Will he find some new friends and is Rupert truly a Scot?
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Hamish McHaggis Free teacher resources available on this link.
In the Highlands of Scotland there’s a secret glen
Hidden away from the eyes of men
It’s a cosy place called COORIE DOON
That can only be found by the light of the moon
But if you’re very quiet and don’t start to blether
You might find Hamish McHaggis asleep in the heather
Hamish McHaggis lives in a Hoggle with his friends, Angus a cheeky Pine Marten, Rupert a travelling Hedgehog from Kent in England and Jeannie the osprey. Together they travel around in their wonderful vehicle the Whirry Bang. They often go to visit places in Scotland such as Loch Ness to visit their friend Nessie; Glamis Castle where Hamish’s Grandpappy, Rory McHaggis, knows all about the ghosts and Edinburgh to see the castle and watch the Tattoo.
Find out more about these and all their other adventures in the book series, all beautifully illustrated by the talented Sally J. Collins.
Hamish McHaggis at the Clan Gathering 2009
Hamish McHaggis Activity and Story Book (not currently available)
