AN "INCLUSIVE" children's book on Scottish culture featuring the Glasgow Subway has been released to mark its 125th anniversary.
As part of the celebrations, SPT has joined forces with Sequoia UK to present a new book, My Family is So Scottish.
The book is an inclusive representation of Scottish people, places and culture.
Through its witty rhymes and energetic illustrations, it highlights the joy, love and togetherness of Scottish people.
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With more than 40 references of Scottish heritage, traditions and food, and featuring a same-sex wedding, energetic grandparents and a dad who loves poetry, the book aims to represent a "much needed modern version of the Scottish clan".
It was written and illustrated by two Scottish creators, author Kirstin McNeil and illustrator Karen MacAllister.
Kirstin is a London-based Scottish author who based many of the characters in “My Family is So Scottish” on her own family and experiences.
She has been a featured Waterstones author for her debut book “My Brother is a Vampire” and was highlighted at Barnes Children’s Literature Festival in 2021.
Karen studies illustration at Duncan of Jordanstone, Dundee. She works from her studio in Perthshire creating colourful and playful illustrations.
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Kirstin says: “I’m so excited to be launching this book in partnership with SPT.
"The Glasgow Subway is such an iconic part of Scottish history and it has been an honour to include them in our story.”
SPT chair cllr Stephen Dornan said: “The Subway is delighted to be included in this fantastic book celebrating the very best of Scotland.
"As a much loved Glasgow institution, the Subway has played a part in many families lives in this city for generations, this is a wonderful way to continue that tradition introducing the Subway to a whole new audience.”
When did the Glasgow Subway open?
The Subway is the world's third oldest underground railway, after London and Budapest, opening 125 years ago on 14 December 1896.
Glasgow saw a spectacular population growth throughout the 19th century as people came to the city for work, making it a priority to move people about the city as demand grew for a public transport system that was quick, good value and accessible to all.
The Subway was originally built for the Glasgow District Subway Company and operated as a cable-hauled system.
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It was the first of its type in the world with propulsion provided by stationary steam engines.
Now part of Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT), the Subway is currently undergoing a major £288 million modernisation programme.
This will see new trains and a new signalling system in place, completely transforming the whole system.
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