Ann Burnett
Ann Burnett has written over 100 scripts for BBC Children's radio and TV programmes.She also wrote Postman Pat stories for a comic for every week for five years, using as her inspiration whatever the kids got up to and where they went.
She has published articles in The Observer, My Weekly, Healthy Way, Expose, Scottish Memories and The (Glasgow) Herald.
Her short stories have appeared in New Writing Scotland, My Weekly, The Weekly News and That's Life (Australia).
She has a Master's degree in Creative Writing from Glasgow University and self-published the novel (Loving Mother)she wrote as part of the course. It's now available as an ebook along with two collections of her children's stories.
She is currently Joint President of Ayr Writers' club, one of the biggest in Scotland, and last year won 4 trophies and 7 certificates in their competitions.
She was a runner-up in the Independent/Scholastic Story of the Year competition and has won prizes and commendations at the Scottish Association of Writers' Annual Weekend conferences.
Sometimes, I tutor classes in Creative Writing for Glasgow University's adult education programme.
I love travel and in my younger days, we worked in Canada and Australia. Nw, we try to visit as often as we can and keep in touch with all our friends there.
Latest Articles
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Brad Pitt and Zombies Invade Glasgow!
The movie circus hits town as Brad Pitt and a film crew shoot scenes of his latest movie, World War Z, an £80 million blockbuster, in Glasgow's city centre.
Aug 21, 2011
- Ann Burnett
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The Isle of Arran Distillery: Scotland's Newest Whisky Producer
It takes many years to produce a fine single malt whisky but the Isle of Arran Distillery has already succeeded and has the sales to prove it.
Aug 14, 2011
- Ann Burnett
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Robert Owen's Vision for Education in Nineteenth Century Scotland
The first nursery school in the world was set up in Scotland nearly 200 years ago in New Lanark where Robert Owen put his educational beliefs into practice.
Feb 13, 2011
- Ann Burnett
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New Robert Burns Museum Opens in Alloway, Scotland
Sunday 23rd January 2011 sees the official opening of the £21 million ($32 million) Burns Museum at his birthplace in Alloway, Ayrshire.
Jan 16, 2011
- Ann Burnett
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New Zealand's South Island; Queenstown to Milford Sound
The trip from Queenstown to Milford Sound is a must for its incredible scenery and fascinating history, tree-covered mountains and rushing waterfalls.
Aug 26, 2010
- Ann Burnett
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Prime Minister David Cameron's Wife Gives Birth to Baby Girl
Samantha Cameron (39) gave birth to her fourth child, a daughter, at the Royal Cornwall Hospital on Tuesday 24th August while on holiday in Cornwall.
Aug 24, 2010
- Ann Burnett
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Jimmy Reid; Billy Connolly to Speak at his Funeral Next Week
Jimmy Reid was a brilliant orator, the New York Times printing a speech in full and comparing it to the Gettysburg address. But he was much more than that.
Aug 14, 2010
- Ann Burnett
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New Zealand's South Island: Queenstown, Global Adventure Capital
For thrills and adventure, magnificent scenery and vibrant night-life, Queenstown is the place to be. Over 1 million visitors a year make the journey.
Aug 12, 2010
- Ann Burnett
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New Zealand's South Island: Aoraki/Mount Cook Experience
For stunning scenery, year-round snow and clear night skies where the southern constellations twinkle, the Aoraki/Mount Cook area is not to be missed.
Aug 8, 2010
- Ann Burnett
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How to Save Energy, Recycle and Diet all at the Same Time.
Recycling, saving energy and keeping fit are serious issues but let's look on the humorous side of it all. Some of these ideas might even work.
Jul 27, 2010
- Ann Burnett
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