Brian Aitken was born and educated in Edinburgh. He has been a journalist for over twenty-five years contributing to numerous publications including Athletics Weekly, British Runne...view moreBrian Aitken was born and educated in Edinburgh. He has been a journalist for over twenty-five years contributing to numerous publications including Athletics Weekly, British Runner and The Walsall Advertiser. He taught physical education and English for nearly thirty years, being promoted to assistant then headteacher. Seventeen Scottish Short Stories is his first book.view less