Welcome to my home page. I’m Roy Pedersen, writer, publisher, illustrator and founding proprietor of Pedersen Consulting. I am based in Inverness, the capital of the beautiful Scottish Highlands and you will find details of my products and services on the following pages.

The driving aim behind my professional activities is Scotland’s economic and cultural renaissance within it’s international setting.

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A BETTER FUTURE FOR SCOTTISH WEST COAST FERRIES

With Scotland’s state funded ferry services in severe disarray, this detailed 39 page response to Transport Scotland’s draft public consultation on its Islands Connectivity Plan, sets out more cost-effective alternative solutions, led by best international and domestic practice. It calls for the adoption of the “Norwegian model”, used effectively for Shetland’s internal ferries and Western Ferries on the Firth of Clyde. It involves connecting island and isolated mainland communities with the national road network on the shortest feasible sea crossings by employing economical vehicle ferries with minimal “live-ashore” crewing on high frequency schedules which results in greater capacity and lower operating costs. And much much more.

Copies of the submission may be purchased by emailing me at roy@pedersen.org.uk for BACS electronic transfer payment arrangements, or for cheque payment by post to:

Roy Pedersen, 8 Drummond Road, Inverness, IV2 4NA.

Price £12 

THE PORT OF INVERNESS – A CELEBRATION OF 175 YEARS AS A TRUST PORT

This lavishly illustrated commission by Inverness Harbour Trust, scripted by Roy Pedersen, tells the story of the port of Inverness from the earliest 13th century records to the thriving port that it is today. It is Published by the Inverness Harbour Trust, but in case of difficulty in obtaining a copy it can be ordered from Roy Pedersen, 8 Drummond Road, Inverness, IV2 4NA

Price £10.00 plus £2,50 post and packing

GAELIC GUERRILLA – JOHN ANGUS MACKAY, GAEL EXTRAORDINAIRE

This is the astonishing story of John Angus Mackay who achieved what others regarded as impossible. Through his tireless efforts, the Scottish Gaelic language has turned a corner. Perhaps his most evident achievement came after a long, dogged and forensically focused campaign for a Gaelic television service against a huge establishment resistance. But that is only part of John Angus’ story . . .

Order your copy now from Roy Pedersen, 8 Drummond Road, Inverness, IV2 4NA.

Price £14.99 plus £2.50 first class post and packing

Pay by cheque to Pedersen or email me at roy@pedersen.org.uk for BACS electronic transfer payment arrangements.