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Inspired by Boswell & Johnson's 1773 journey to the Hebrides, Out of Books is an illustrated guide to Ken Cockburn & Alec Finlay's re-creation. Reading the text in landscapes their predecessors described, they will invite people to join them at readings & guided walks. Visiting libraries, they will select books that update the themes Boswell & Johnson muse upon.

Finlay & Cockburn's journey began at the Scottish Poetry Library in Edinburgh, on 11 April 2013. It will conclude at Inverary, Argyll & Bute, in Autumn 2013. Click on a place-name below to read the online Journal of the journey. As places are visited, links will be added. Once completed, the journal will form the basis of ten thematic posts, published late 2013.