Andrew Vass has been a teacher of history, guidance and enterprise in Edinburgh since 1980. He is also a part-time lecturer in counselling and self-help therapies, both keen interests for many years, and writes historical features for the Highland press. He has two grown-up sons and an extended family who are an extremely important part of his life. However, his main aim at the moment is to recover from writer’s cramp and make time for jogging!