David Cairns, the Baron of Finavon (a Scottish title that goes back to the 13th century), has always been a student of history and enjoys creating emotional connections with his writing. Many readers have remarked on his ability to create an atmosphere and three–dimensional experiences with his writing style.

Until a few years ago, he was a technology entrepreneur with many successful (and – as he points out – one or two unsuccessful) ventures to his credit.  He has lived and worked on four continents and as a result has sampled and been moulded by the history of London and Boston, the buzz of Chicago, Nashville and Silicon Valley, the pioneering atmosphere of the South African bush, the lazy lifestyle of the Bahamas, the cultural diversities of Europe and the laid-back lifestyle of Australia, which is where he makes his home these days.  He has spoken at conferences on topics such as the Impact of Globalization and technology topics and keeps himself up to date with technology trends.

Reviewers of his historical novels have commented:  ★★★★★     Wonderfully descriptive narrative,  ★★★★★     Found myself transported back in time,  ★★★★★     Could not put the book down,  ★★★★★     Loved the characters and story,  ★★★★★     Suspenseful and engaging ,  ★★★★★     Echoes of Dickens 

He uses extensive research to build a richness and authenticity into each novel which also adds to the ability of the reader to place the story within the framework of their own experiences:  a description of a pub that still stands, streets that still wind through old towns, half-forgotten memories. 

True to the adage that you can take the Scot out of Scotland but not Scotland out of the Scot, on St Andrew’s Day and at Hogmanay you will probably find him in his kilt, celebrating with a glass of uisge beatha - the 'water of life' - his favourite is a Linkwood single malt.