Words
Writings &
Essays
Selected writings, essays and published books exploring art, consciousness, and the spiritual life of painting.
Seeing Beyond the Visible: Scottish Thought and the Art of Perception
An exploration of how Scotland's philosophical heritage — from the Scottish Enlightenment to contemporary thought — shapes the way its artists perceive and render the world around them.
The Compass of Consciousness
An essay examining the spiritual and psychological dimensions of the creative act — how painting serves as a compass, pointing toward meaning in a world of noise and distraction.
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Journeys to the Spirit World
A personal and philosophical exploration of the spiritual dimensions of life, drawing on Ramsay Allan's experiences, reflections, and belief that we are spiritual beings having a human experience.
Available in paperback and e-book formats.
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Now Published · 2026
The Lodger
By Eva Nova
A witty, sensual BL romantic comedy set in the fictional contemporary Scottish city of Callumbrae, where attraction, rivalry and unexpected complications blur the boundaries between friendship and desire.
English translation and adaptation by Eva Nova, with English-language editing by Ramsay Allan. Published in the United Kingdom by Evanova Publishing Ltd.
Paperback £16.99 · Kindle £4.99 · Kindle Unlimited
Published 15 September 2026 · Paperback ISBN 978-1-0654002-0-2
"Writing, like painting, is a way of thinking out loud — a means of making sense of the invisible forces that shape our lives."
— Ramsay Allan