Literature - Nicola Sturgeon: Frankly

In her captivating memoir, Frankly, Nicola Sturgeon takes readers from her working-class roots in Ayrshire to the forefront of Scottish politics as the country’s first female and longest-serving first minister. Sturgeon offers an insider’s view of key political moments, including the establishment of the Scottish Parliament, the SNP’s rise to power, the Scottish Independence Referendum, the complexities of Brexit and the unforeseen challenges of the Covid pandemic. With candour and insight, she shares personal achievements and regrets, discusses the challenges of being a woman in a high-stakes political arena and reveals the person behind the public figure. The result will be a deeply personal and revealing memoir from one of Britain’s most significant political leaders of recent times.

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Arts writer and broadcaster Nicola Meighan has interviewed guests like Dolly Parton, Patti Smith, Joan Collins and Maggie O'Farrell on her BBC Radio Scotland show (Friday Afternoons, 2-4pm), along with contributions to Radio 4, 6 Music, STV, The Herald and more. She also hosts Scottish culture and entertainment podcast, A Kick Up The Arts, in conversation with some of our best-loved names, including Val McDermid, Ian Rankin, Del Amitri's Justin Currie, Barbara Dickson, Denise Mina, Chitra Ramaswamy and Deacon Blue.