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Books & Stationery

Discover our carefully selected range of books, Historic Scotland publications, and stationery. Showcasing renowned Scottish authors, children’s myths and legends, and our newest bestsellers, this collection offers an ideal choice for readers of all ages and interests.

Every purchase you make helps us protect over 5000 years of Scottish history. Thank you for playing a part in something that means so much both now and for future generations.

The Poetry of Robert Burns

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The Poetry of Robert Burns features some of Scotland's best loved poems. This new paperback anthology brings together The Bard's great wit, sentime...

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The Small Isles - Hardback

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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 ...

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St Kilda The Last and Outmost Isle - Paperback

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In St Kilda The Last and Outmost Isle, archaeologists Angela Gannon and George Geddes spent over 9 months living and working on St Kilda. They have...

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Robert the Bruce King of Scots

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Author, Ronald Scott McNair uses contemporary approach to tell the story of Scotland's legendary leader Robert the Bruce. Full of romantic episodes...

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The Fife Pilgrim Way

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The Fife Pilgrim Way is packed with over almost 100 images and countless stories. It brings to life the fascinating communities and the characters ...

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Clans and Tartans

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Clans and Tartans is the perfect introduction to Scottish tartans. Produced in association with the Scottish Tartans Authority, this little book fo...

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Scotland's Sporting Buildings

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

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With Thy Towers High

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Our With Thy Towers High book publication brings together the evidence from the archaeological excavations, surveys, historical research and invest...

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An Inventory for the Nation

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In An Inventory for the Nation, learn about The Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland. The commission was establishe...

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Victorian Scotland - Hardback

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

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children age 5-10

Horrible Histories: Ghosts

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Discover the ancient evils of Egypt, cut-throat Celtic sacrifices, Anne Boleyn and other restless royals in this new edition of Horrible Histories:...

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Art of Scottish Golf

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Experience a collection of golfing history, iconic Scottish golf courses, and anecdotes from players and caddies past and present in this beautiful...

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Hex (The Darkland Tales Series)

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Hex is a powerfully poignant tale of the North Berwick Witch Trials in which on the last night of her life, in a prison cell far below Edinburgh’s ...

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Above Scotland Cities

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This beautifully illustrated Above Scotland Cities hardback book details the character and development of Scotland's six famous cities, Edinburgh, ...

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The Unicorn Tapestries - at The Metropolitan

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This insightful book traces the origins of the world famous 'The Hunt of the Unicorn' tapestries. The Unicorn Publication is a must read for anyone...

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Columba's Bones (The Darkland Tales Series)

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In this edition of the Darkland Tales, Columba's Bones tells a tale from Iona, 825. In a bloody, brutal Viking raid, Abbot Blathmac is slain for re...

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MacSween Haggis Bible

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Explore the intriguing story behind Scotland's adored national meal with the latest release of McSween Haggis Bible. From its contentious notoriety...

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Woman in War

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Women in the War presents the firsthand accounts of ten of the last surviving female members of Britain’s 'Greatest Generation.' These women played...

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Battle of the Beams

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Battle of the Beams tells of how during WW11, the British were convinced that radar was their exclusive advantage in winning the war. They also ass...

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Anthology of Scottish Folk Tales

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This carefully curated anthology brings together standout stories from the renowned Folk Tales series, offering a rich exploration of Scotland’s di...

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Pocket History of Scotland

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Spanning from prehistoric times to present day, this detailed Pocket History of Scotland book offers a concise yet thorough overview of Scotland's ...

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Scottish Heraldry : An Invitation

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Published in 1999 with support from Lottery funding, Scottish Heraldry: An Invitation is an insightful and elegantly illustrated booklet authored b...

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Embroidering Her Truth: Mary, Queen of Scots

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In Clare Hunter's Embroidering Her Truth ; Mary Queen of Scots follow the story from her execution, where Mary, donned red—a hue commonly associate...

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