World famous Lanarkshire whisky firm’s charity crime fiction collection is perfect tonic

The famous Lanarkshire whisky firm, Glencairn Crystal, has recently launched a charity crime fiction collection that has been receiving widespread acclaim. The collection features gripping short stories by 16 up-and-coming crime authors who have participated in the Glencairn Glass Crime Short Story competition over the past three years. All proceeds from the book sales leading up to Christmas will be donated to Maggie’s cancer care charity.

Glencairn Glass has a history of supporting Scottish crime writing talent through its sponsorship of the McIlvanney and Bloody Scotland Debut crime-writing literary awards since 2020. In 2021, they introduced the Glencairn Glass Crime Short Story Competition, open to crime writers worldwide. The anthology, titled ‘The Last Dram’, has been curated from the most captivating entries in the competition, showcasing tales of murder, retribution, and revenge.

Heather J. Fitt, a Scottish crime fiction author, has edited ‘The Last Dram’. The collection includes stories from competition winners, runners-up, and other notable entrants. The book features a variety of chilling narratives, from a food blogger seeking vengeance to murders set in a Glasgow police station in 1928. Kirsty Nicholson, design and marketing manager at Glencairn Crystal, expressed admiration for the quality of entries and the desire to support talented authors and Scottish crime fiction while contributing to a worthy cause.

‘The Last Dram’ is available as an e-book for £5.99, a limited-edition print book for £9.99, or a special gift pack including two Glencairn Glasses for £25.99. This collection not only offers compelling reads for the winter season but also makes for a thoughtful Christmas gift for aficionados of crime fiction and whisky enthusiasts alike.

In summary, the renowned Lanarkshire whisky firm, Glencairn Crystal, has unveiled a captivating charity crime fiction collection, ‘The Last Dram’, featuring stories by emerging crime authors. The anthology, curated from entries in the Glencairn Glass Crime Short Story competition, promises a thrilling reading experience while supporting Maggie’s cancer care charity. With a blend of suspenseful narratives and a charitable cause, ‘The Last Dram’ is set to be a hit among readers and whisky enthusiasts this festive season.