There's another thread started about registering an "Emberverse" tartan. That got me to thinking and I didn't want to hijack that thread, so here goes. Two of my favorite Science Fiction series are Marion Zimmer Bradley's Darkover Series and Diana Gabaldon's Outlander Series.

The Darkover Series follows the history of marooned colonists from the Hebrides on Cottman IV, but they call it Darkover because of the giant red sun and low light. Tradition technology is low although psi powers take off. They are eventually "rediscovered" and the series goes through all the cultural clashes that ensue. There's also a Spanish influence (Galician?) to the colonists due to the makeup of the crew of the doomed ship. I started reading these books before I became interested in my Scottish heritage. Making the link just made them better for me.

I think Gabaldon prefers to think of her books as historical fiction, but when you throw timetravel into the mix, it meets my SF definition as well. These books follow a time-travelling woman from post WWII Scotland to the early 1740's and through The '45. During this time, she falls in love and marries a minor laird. The book has it's share of bodice ripping, hence many also try to pigeonhole it as a romance novel, which Gabaldon resists. The woman returns to her time, but ultimately goes back to 1760's Scotland, meets back up with her husband, goes on adventures, moves to South Carolina, and prepares for the Revolution. The series isn't over yet, but the next book will go about halfway through the Revolution.

After much ado, what SF books/series to you like that have celtic connections? I'd also like to hear about historical fiction.

Thanks,

Dean