First Scots Scriever, National Library of Scotland; Scottish Slam Poetry Champion and Coupe du Monde de Poesie World Slam runner-up 2022; World Slam Poetry semi-finalist Rio de Janeiro 2023; author of plays, novels and poetry collections; Bankies Bard, official poet of Clydebank Football Club.
Square Baw, published by Scotland Street Press, 8th October 2025.
Praise for Square Baw: “Generational memories, historical moments and family connections can all be found in these poems on the beautiful game, and all in a Scots that is warm, robust and sensuous.” Vicki Reilly, The Scotsman … “Poignant, funny, on target and true, this is a cracking collection of poems.” James Robertson, best selling Scottish novelist … “An uplifting and essential read” Donna Matthew, Makar for the Scottish National Women’s Team … “Hamish’s love of the beautiful game shines like a floodlight in this beezer of a collection.” Julie McNeill, poet and author of ‘We Are Scottish Football’ “…the pulse, fervour and beauty of this book comes from his use of the Scots leid, a perfect vehicle for these tender, angry and wonderful poems.” Hugh McMillan, Makar for the Scottish Football Collection … “MacDonald has created something of wondrous substance.” Hugh MacDonald, Daily Mail … “A fantastic mix of history, autobiography and biography through the prism of Scottish football.” Peter MacKay, Scotland’s Makar. For book purchases through Scotland Street press link here: Square Baw
‘Truly the stuff from which dreams are made. You can see, hear, smell and taste not only Kilbowie but all of Scottish football in those verses.’… Irvine Welsh on ‘Kilbowie Dreams’
‘All of football is in life. And all of life is in football. And it’s all here in this lovely and varied collection. Magic stuff.’ … Sanjeev Kohli on ‘Kilbowie Dreams’
…a gorgeous new wee book which features stunning illustrations of bird life alongside Hamish’s poems…Janice Forsyth, presenter, The Afternoon Show BBC Radio Scotland
… (Wilson’s) studies were made with skill and love for his subjects. Now Hamish MacDonald has brought together a selection in an attractive book…Times Literary Supplement
…A lovely book of poems honoring a fine Scottish-American artist and scientist…fine Scots-inflected poems as would have delighted the poet-naturalist himself… now, thanks to this lovely volume of poems, Wilson has found his champion in Hamish MacDonald…*****Reader’s Review on Amazon