Kailyard School

The Kailyard School was a literary movement in late 19th-century Scotland known for depicting rural Scottish life with sentimentality and nostalgia. Writers like J.M. Barrie and Ian Maclaren created stories that idealized small-town communities, focusing on simple virtues, family values, and the charm of rural traditions. While popular at the time, critics later viewed it as overly sentimental and idealized, often neglecting the complexities of real life. The Kailyard School played a significant role in shaping Scottish identity through literature but is also remembered for its somewhat idyllic portrayal of rural life.