Ian KemishJun 18, 2026 – 5.00amIan Kemish, a former Australian diplomat, is the author of the thriller Two Islands, published earlier this year. Set on a remote island in the Scottish Hebrides, where he has roots, it centres on a young man who has fled there seeking sanctuary from people who want him silenced for what he saw in the Balkan War. Here, Kemish shares why the Scottish isles are a literary feast – and worth a visit.In the Hebrides, the weather sets the rules.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles