Holy Waters

Tom Morton is a Scottish writer, broadcaster, journalist, musician and funeral celebrant. He lives and works mainly in the Shetland Islands. Tom has written several books. His most recent publications include It Tolls for Thee, a book about death positivity, also published by Watkins, and a book he wrote jointly with his son James, Shetland: Cooking on the Edge of the World. He is currently hosting a weekly internet radio show called The Beatcroft Social. He blogs regularly about food, island life and music.

"A remarkable, fascinating, highly informed and perceptive reflection on the interweaving of alcohol and religion." —Rev Professor Sir Iain Torrance – former Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland"An exquisite blend of scintillating story-telling and anthropological adventure that's as smooth and satisfying as a peated single malt." —LoveReading review