(Paperback, Reissue)

In 1801, some five years after Robert Burns' death, nine of his friends sat down to dinner in what is now known as Burns Cottage in Alloway to celebrate his extraordinary life and to give thanks for his friendship.

(Paperback)

'Coffin roads' are a marked feature of the landscape of the Scottish Highlands and islands many are now popular walking and cycling routes. This book journeys along eight coffin roads to discover and explore the distinctive traditions, beliefs and practices around dying, death and mourning in the communities which created and used them.

(Paperback)

The first colouring book dedicated to the beautiful landscapes and landmarks of Scotland.

(Hardback, Centenary Edition)

(Hardback)

In this book Carina Contini shares 100 tried-and-tested dishes for sharing with family and friends including small plates, soups, hearty pastas, meat, seafood dishes, salads, drinks, dolci and other treats. The recipes come from many different parts of Italy, showcasing the rich variety of Italian regional cooking.

(Paperback)

Sherlock Holmes returns in a brand new adventure in this follow up to the acclaimed A Study in Crimson. In this tribute to the classic Universal Pictures Sherlock Holmes film series starring Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce,the worlds greatest detective must uncover the truth behind a seemingly impossible series of high-profile assassinations.

(Paperback)

For over three centuries, the inhabitants of North Britain faced the might of Rome, resulting in some of the most extraordinary archaeology of the ancient world. This book explores the complex, tumultuous, and brutal interaction between the worlds first superpower and the peoples who would ultimately form the country we now call Scotland.

(Paperback)

The Edinburgh Skating Clubis the tale of one womans mission to infiltrate the all-male Enlightenment society of eighteenth-century Edinburgh.

(Hardback)

Revenge sometimes causes people to act blindly through anger, rather than reason. In each of these four tales, revenge is a dish best served cold. Tantalising and amusing, these stories show off a darker side, but carry with them the authors trademark warmth and humour.

(Paperback, New in Paperback)

Revenge sometimes causes people to act blindly through anger, rather than reason. In each of these four tales, revenge is a dish best served cold. Tantalising and amusing, these stories show off a darker side, but carry with them the authors trademark warmth and humour.

(Paperback)

The autobiography of Margaret Rhodes, Queen Elizabeth II's first cousin.Full of charming anecdotes, fascinating characters, and personal photographs, this book gives an unparalleled insight into the intimate moments of the British monarchy.

(Paperback, New in B-Paperback)

In this thought-provoking and alarming book, veteran China specialist and foreign correspondent Ian Williams examines how Chinas aggressive foreign policy is arguably the biggest threat to our security and is a problem that not just the West but the rest of the world ignores at its peril.

(Paperback)

At the time of its construction, the Forth Bridge was the largest bridge in the world, and to this day it remains a breathtaking monument to the vision and confidence of the Victorian age which created it.Sheila Mackay vividly recounts the story of the bridge from its inception to the opening ceremony in 1890.

(Paperback, New in Paperback)

Shortlisted for the 2021 Lakeland Book of the Year.

The Fresh and the Saltis abeautifully written natural history of the Solway Firth, one of the largest estuaries in Europe, told through the people whose lives are linked to the firth and the enormous wealth of wildlife that call it home.

(Hardback)

Six years ago, Jo was about to go on stage when she found out that her sister Annie had cancer. What transpired was a cathartic journey for both sisters as they revisited their childhood and adolescence. The Funny Thing About Death...is a laugh-out-loud memoir that is not afraid to ask the big questions about life, death, love and loss.

(Paperback, Authorised Edition)

Sir Edward Leithen and his companions partake in a bizarre experiment orchestrated by the enigmatic Professor Moe to glimpse the future. For those who take part, the consequences are dramatic and Leithen's formidable powers of reasoning are brought to the fore.

(Hardback)

The summer of 1967 was Scottish footballs finest hour, with one exception. Third Lanark Athletic Club, one of the countrys oldest, most successful football teams, and to date one of only four teams to defeat both Rangers and Celtic in the Scottish Cup Final, played its final game. Michael McEwan brings this forgotten tale to life in this book.

(Paperback)

The Goldenacre a masterpiece by the painter and architect Charles Rennie Mackintoshhas been given to the people of Scotland. The beautiful canvas, the last work by the artistic genius, enthrals the art world, but behind it lies a dark and violent mystery. Murder and history combine in this multi-threaded literary thriller.

(Hardback)

The 1970 World Cup is widely regarded as the greatest ever staged, with more goals per game than any World Cup since.Using brand new interviews alongside painstaking archival research, Andrew Downie charts each stage of the tournament, from the preparations to the final, telling a host of remarkable stories in the players own words.

(Hardback)

The Hidden Fires: A Cairngorms Journey with Nan Shepherdis a response to Nan ShepherdsThe Living Mountain. Drawing from the author's upbringing in the Himalayas and gradual adaptation to Scotlands hills, Merryn Glover contrasts her own Cairngorm experiences with Shepherds.

(Paperback, New in Paperback)

The Hidden Fires: A Cairngorms Journey with Nan Shepherdis a response to Nan ShepherdsThe Living Mountain. Drawing from the author's upbringing in the Himalayas and gradual adaptation to Scotlands hills, Merryn Glover contrasts her own Cairngorm experiences with Shepherds.

(Hardback)

In rich and telling detail, Alistair Moffat relates the remarkable story of the Highlands and Islands of Scotland. The north is being renewed, the land is coming alive once more and this unique story ends on an upbeat note as the Highlands and Islands of Scotland look forward to a future of possibilities.

(Paperback)

From the author of the global best-selling DCI Daley detective books, this is a series of nostalgic, humorous stories for fans of Scottish fiction like Neil Munros Para Handy. Contains three stories featuring Sandy Hoynes and the crew of theGirl Maggie:A Large Measure of Snow,A Toast to the Old StonesandGhosts in the Gloaming.

(Paperback, New in Paperback)

This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the marine world in this age of climate change. A captivating yet poignant account, it takes the reader from the Western Isles of Scotland to Vancouver Island and elsewhere, seeking out Britains West Coast Community of orca to study them before we lose them forever.