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2024: He left for university… and never came back
Unsound
What you need to know before your trail
Arran went missing in Edinburgh twenty years ago. The last time his parents saw him he was withdrawn and on edge where he’d once been happy and carefree. Still searching for their son, they turn to their last hope, true crime podcaster Cal Lovett.
Cal begins looking for answers, but is distracted by his sister’s murder trial. He’s so close to getting the justice Margot deserves. Can he finally leave the past – and Margot – behind?
As Cal unearths disturbing evidence about Arran’s fate, he suspects the young man’s close-knit group of university friends are keeping secrets to protect each other. It seems old loyalties don’t die easily. But they can’t all stay silent forever…
Locations
Reset- Scotland - Edinburgh - Leith
- A: Water of Leith Walkway
- B: Old Imperial Dock Grain Warehouse
- C: Pollock Halls
- D: The Meadows
- Aberdeenshire
- E: Balmedie Beach
Travel Guide
Edinburgh and Aberdeenshire
Water of Leith Walkway
The Water of Leith Walkway is a 12-mile path that runs along the river Leith through Edinburgh, taking in some beautiful sights, such as the picture-postcard Dean Village, St Bernard’s Well and the life-like Anthony Gormley statues standing in the rushing water. The walkway plays an important part in Unsound and is well worth a visit. Start at Dean Village and walk out to Leith to cover the parts featured in the book.
Leith
The fictional grain house that features in Unsound was based on the old Imperial Dock Grain Warehouse in Leith. The warehouse was demolished in 2021 but you can still see the historic docks if you make the trip out there, either or the tram or along the Water of Leith Walkway. Shedding its industrial past, Leith is now packed with plenty of bars, restaurants and activities to keep visitors happy.
Pollock Halls
The student accommodation sits in the shadow of Arthur’s Seat, with some spectacular views. Perhaps not a tourist destination, it nevertheless plays a part in Unsound as this is where Arran lives when he goes to university and where he meets the friends who will change his life. The walk into Edinburgh City Centre takes you past many of the coffee shops where Arran and his friends hang out.
The Meadows
The Meadows is a large public park in Edinburgh and this is where Arran bumps into his friend Donny. The tree-lined open space is a wonderful place to hang out on a sunny day or to get swept through when the wind is up.
Balmedie Beach
In Aberdeenshire, Cal and Shona take walks on the dune-lined golden sands of Balmedie Beach, just a few miles north of the city centre. Take the boardwalk from the car park to the shore and you can walk miles in either direction with the might of the North Sea beside you.
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BookTrail Boarding Pass: Unsound
Destination/location: Edinburgh, Aberdeenshire Author/guide: Heather Critchlow Departure Time: 2024
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