Bruce Jamieson has an MA in history from the University of Edinburgh and was a history teacher for 35 years. He is well known in the area for his keen interest in local history. He is currently working as a tour guide for his own ghost walk company and runs regular lectures on Scottish history. He is the author of several books, including Linlithgow in Picture Postcards and Old Linlithgow, as well as several books on North Berwick.