Kenneth McAlpine: A Tale of Mountain, Moorland and Sea

Highland hills roll under a blanket of purple heather, where a young shepherd named Kenneth tends his flock beside a modest cottage. When a lamb dies, the boy’s grief is mirrored in his loyal dog, Kooran, as they search for a quiet place to hide the loss. Their simple dialogue, peppered with the dialect of the glens, paints a vivid picture of rural life, the raw beauty of birch‑lined ravines, and the quiet rhythm of shepherding under a bright summer sun.

Beyond the sorrow, Kenneth turns the hillside into his own canvas, gathering heather and moss to craft a makeshift couch atop a sun‑warmed rock. This solitary creation becomes a perch from which he watches the sprawling landscape, his thoughts drifting toward the distant sea and the moorlands beyond. The opening chapters weave together the harshness of loss and the quiet joy of imagination, inviting listeners to step into a world where nature and youthful curiosity shape each new day.