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Scotland's Great Ships

Celebrating the most iconic ships throughout Scotland's maritime history.

Caledonia's Last Stand

Join Nat Edwards on an erratic journey to the Isthmus of Darien, retracing the footsteps of the ill-fated Scots settlers of 1698.

The Price of Scotland

Fascinating new study of the failed Darien scheme and the lead-up to Union in 1707.

Women of the Highlands

A history of Highland women through the ages

The Highland Clearances Trail

The real facts of the Clearances have been neglected for too long. I hope this book will fuel an overwhelming support for the permanent place of the Clearances in our school curriculum.
ROB GIBSON

Scots in the USA

To the 25 million Americans with Scottish roots, it should come as no surprise that Scots have made a remarkable contribution to the history of the USA.

For Freedom

For Freedom tells two tales: that of the last days of William Wallace, from when he was captured at Robroyston on 3 August 1305, to when he was hung, drawn and quartered on 23 August 1305; and the incredible first-hand account of David's 'Walk for Wallace' in memory of this.

The Story of Loch Ness

There's more to Loch Ness than the monster: discover the characters, history, myths and nature of Scotland's most famous loch.

Scotch on the Rocks

This is the true story behind Sir Compton Mackenzie's Whisky Galore. Now back in print after 40 years.

Braveheart

2005 is the year of Wallace - the 700th anniversary of his execution, and the 10th anniversary of the movie

This City Now

The hidden architectural, cultural and historical riches of some of Glasgow's working-class districts

Spectacles, Testicles, Fags & Matches

The untold story of the RAF Servicing Commandos.

Desire Lines

David R Ross takes the reader on a personal tour of Scottish history.

Scots in Canada

The story of the Scots who went to Canada, from the 17th century onwards

A Passion For Scotland

In this heartfelt journey through Scotland's story, David R Ross shares his passion for what it means to be a Scot

Civil Warrior

James Graham, First Marquis of Montrose (1612-1650) was Scotland’s great cavalier hero

Plaids & Bandanas

The roots of the songs and the routes of the drovers, and the clear and coherent links between the Wild West and the no-less-wild Highlands

Reportage Scotland

Events - both major and minor - as seen and recorded at the time

Blind Harry's Wallace

This is the first 20th century edition of the original Braveheart story

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