History & General Interest Books

In The Art of Coorie: How to Live Happy the Scottish Way, learn about coorie, the Scottish version of hygge - a term for warm, cosy and comfortable...

This edition of the Monty Python and the Holy Grail Screenplay contains the script and stills from the film. The film was shot mainly in Scotland a...

Through a series of guide and projects, the Planting For Wildlife book offers its readers a chance to create their own haven for wildlife. Whether ...

The Bedside Companion offers a treasure trove of green-fingered inspiration, in which practical advice blends seamlessly with poetry and prose from...

Whether you’re a plant lover looking for seeds of inspiration, or a beginner hoping to cultivate your very own urban jungle, the Little Book for Pl...

In Building Knowledge - An Architectural History of the University of Glasgow, learn the story of the University and its buildings told through a w...

A Scots Dictionary of Nature book with black and white etchings. Scotland is famous across the globe for its natural beauty and iconic wildlife. Th...

The Charles Macleans Whiskypedia new and updated fifth addition. Whiskypedia explores the influences that impact the flavour of Scotch whisky such ...

In How Scotland Dressed the World, follow along as leading Scottish fashion expert Lynne Coleman explores Scotland's rich cultural impact on the mo...

The Art of Tweed explores the history of Scottish woven tweed textile, its origins and the enduring popularity of this versatile fabric in popular ...

The Hebridean Baker, Coinneach MacLeod is known for his unique style and wholesome and delicious traditional Scottish bakes which have won him many...

In Shuggie Bain, Glasgow in 1981 is dying. Good families must grift to survive. Agnes Bain has been abandoned by her husband, and she and her three...

In The Garden Apothecary unlock the sustainable and ethical art of the apothecary, and explore its rich folklore and history. Discover the hidden d...

In The Secret to Happiness learn that happiness begins within. This cheerful little book is bursting with simple, actionable tips to help unlock yo...

Scottish Bothy Walks: Scotland's 28 Best Bothy Adventures is the follow-up to the best-selling The Scottish Bothy Bible. A bothy is a shelter that'...

In Salt on Your Tongue: Women and the Sea, author Charlotte Runcie explores what the sea means to us, and particularly what it has meant to women t...

Antlers of Water: Writing on the Nature and Environment of Scotland brings together contemporary Scottish writing on nature and landscape. This ins...

In Olive, Mabel and Me, Andrew Cotter turned his brilliant sporting commentaries from the Masters, the Open, Wimbledon and the Six Nations to lockd...

In The Healing Power of Plants, discover plants that will clean the air you breathe, help you get a good night’s sleep, reduce stress and anxiety, ...

The Highest Apple / An Ubhal as Àirde is the first comprehensive anthology of the Gaelic literature of Scotland, from the early Middle Ages to the ...

Midhope and more is a 68 page book of illustrations and memories from 10 Outlander filming locations, in and around Edinburgh. Created in conjuncti...

In Victorian Scotland learn that Victorians were the harbingers of the modern age. Their society was driven by curiosity, a zeal for invention, and...

The Small Isles is a comprehensive guide illustrated with a wealth of photographs, maps and drawings. It takes readers on a tour of both place and ...

Using stunning photography Scotland's Sporting Buildings brings the special interest of these sites and structures to life for the first time in a ...