The Life of Mansie Wauch tailor in Dalkeith

"The Life of Mansie Wauch" by D. M. Moir, recounts the life of Mansie Wauch, a tailor from the Scottish town of Dalkeith, who looks back at his life and the people around him. Through Mansie's memories, the book illustrates Scottish life, customs, and thought, and what someone in that place would have considered most important. Starting with his grandfather's wild stories and his father's hard work as a weaver, Mansie tells of his own childhood full of love, community, and first tastes of the world. He teases upcoming adventures and changes ahead, inviting the reader to join him on his journey into the past with both laughter and anticipation.