This unique book views history as more than a series of human choices and mistakes and acknowledges the power of our environment

High society Edinburgh. Jacobite risings. Shotgun weddings. Mysterious disappearances. Failed rescue attempts. And thirteen years imprisonment on some of the most remote islands in the world.

Multi-layered investigation into Darwin's life, his mentors and Scotland

A new account of Rosslyn Chapel and the Knights Templar

The contribution of Scottish volunteers in the fight against fascism

A history of Scottish and American independence

Robert the Bruce's champion and Scotland's fiercest warrior - the man of England's nightmares

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

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

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

A history of Highland women through the ages

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

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 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.

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

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

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

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

The untold story of the RAF Servicing Commandos.

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

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

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

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

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

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