Introduction

Luath Press takes its name from Robert Burns, whose little collie Luath (Gael., swift or nimble) tripped up Jean Armour at a wedding and gave him the chance to speak to the woman who was to be his wife and the abiding love of his life. Burns called one of The Twa Dogs Luath after Cuchullin's hunting dog in Ossian's Fingal. Luath Press was established in 1981 in the heart of Burns country, and is now based a few steps up the road from Burns' first lodgings on Edinburgh's Royal Mile. Luath offers you distinctive writing with a hint of unexpected pleasures.

We are convinced that the mark of good writing is that it connects with the reader. Do let us have your comments, suggestions, and manuscripts.

About Luath Press

Luath Press was established by Tom and Rene Atkinson in Barr, Ayrshire in 1981. .
Tom had recently returned to Scotland and, finding there were no good descriptive guides to the popular parts of Scotland, set about writing and publishing the Luath Guides Series. Other books by other writers followed including a number of popular titles that have remained in print for many years, such as Mountain Days and Bothy Nights, Bare Feet and Tackety Boots, Highland Geology Trail, Red Sky at Night and more.
In the meantime, Tom's daughter Dee Atkinson had taken over the running of Napiers Herbalists and Tom found himself running Napiers Mail Order alongside Luath.
Tom decided to retire from Luath in 1997, at which time Gavin and Audrey MacDougall took over the running of the company and moved it from Barr (near Girvan in Ayrshire) to Edinburgh.
Since 1997, Luath has built on the sound core of well established books first published by Tom and Rene, and created various new series (On The Trail of, The Quest for, Wild Lives, Let's Explore, Luath Storyteller, Viewpoints) and launched various new writers (John MacKay, Lin Anderson) and poets (Alistair Findlay, Kokumo Rocks).
We remain committed to publishing well written books worth reading, and invite you to buy our books and recommend them to all and sundry!

The View From Luath Press

Situated as we are right at the top of the Royal Mile, the Luath Press offices have stunning views over the old and new towns of Edinburgh. Click on the image below for more views from the Luath Press offices.

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How To Find Us

Luath Press Ltd are located right in the heart of historic Edinburgh. At the top of the Royal Mile, just yards from the Castle.

Our address is Luath Press Ltd
543/2 Castlehill
The Royal Mile
Edinburgh
EH1 2ND
Scotland

Our offices are located through an archway between Cafe Internationale and the Camera Obscura and opposite The Witchery Restaurant.

A map leading to the Luath Press office is under development.

Contact Us

We can be contacted by telephone, fax and e-mail.

Tel +44 (0) 131 225 4326
Fax +44 (0) 131 225 4324
E-mail gavin.macdougall@luath.co.uk