Aberdeen Beyond the Granite

Ian R Mitchell is a historian who gave up teaching to devote himself to writing full time. The author of various journal articles and a textbook on Bismarck, after graduating from university in his native Aberdeen in 1973 Ian taught for over 20 years at Clydebank College, mainly on German history. A lifelong hillwalker, Ian has produced several other books, including Scotland's Mountains before the Mountaineers, a pre-history of explorations and ascents in the Scottish mountains. He also writes frequently on outdoor matters for climbing journals and the general media. In addition, he gives talks and slide shows on his books.

So is Ian Mitchell's psychogeographical, intermittently autobiographical, seven-fold daunder beyond and behind the silver city's glitz and glitter a worthy addition to the swelling, shelf-sagging stack of books about Aberdeen? I think it is. - NORTHWORDS NOW, SPRING 2011So as an Aberdonian in exile, Ian R Mitchell is impeccably placed to pen this honest and thoughtful tribute to the places and people that gave the granite city its unique character, combining the knowledge and understanding of a native with the clear-eyed inquisitiveness of a newcomer... Mitchell has honoured the spirit of [Aberdeen’s] fine, hard-working people with a splendid book... - THE PRESS AND JOURNAL The author recognises his hometown is an often underloved place, but in this book he sets out an overwhelming case as to why this sentiment is undeserved. - SCOTS MAGAZINE APRIL 2011