''The Kiln'' is a novel by

William McIlvanney William McIlvanney (25 November 1936 – 5 December 2015) was a Scottish novelist, short story writer, and poet. He was known as Gus by friends and acquaintances. McIlvanney was a champion of gritty yet poetic literature; his works '' Laidlaw'', ...

, first published in 1996.

Plot

''The Kiln'' is a sequel to '' Docherty'' and follows the life of the same family two generations later.

Awards

*1996 -

Saltire Society The Saltire Society is a membership organisation which aims to promote the understanding of the culture and heritage of Scotland. Founded in 1936, the society was "set up to promote and celebrate the uniqueness of Scottish culture and Scotland’s ...

Scottish Book of the Year Award

References

1996 British novels Scottish novels Sequel novels Novels by William McIlvanney Family saga novels Hodder & Stoughton books {{1990s-family-novel-stub