George P.S. Peterson

George P.S. Peterson

b. 1932, from Papa Stour, still has a home on the island though also lives in Brae. Former English teacher, well-known story teller and writer, authority on local history and folk-lore. Published: book of poems Hairst Blinks ower Papa (1965, reprinted 2003). Also: poems in collection Draa dee up, du’s welcome; poems and stories in New Shetlander magazine; and a booklet on the coastal place names of Papa Stour. Aald Papa, I’m Dine (2009), a collection of poetry and prose, shows the range of George’s writing.

Work By George P.S. Peterson On This Website

• Nannie Georgedaughter 32(Prose)

Other Work By George P.S. Peterson On This Website

• Aald Faider Winter 530(Tinder Box)

Oral Tradition Work By George P.S. Peterson On This Website

• Raisin da wind 36(Storytelling)