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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.

Aberdour Castle Guidebook

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Official Historic Scotland Aberdour Castle Guidebook. This remarkable castle is steeped in history — its oldest part was built around the 10th cent...

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Glenluce Abbey guide leaflet

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The official visitors guide to Glenluce Abbey - English language edition. Founded after a local war by Roland, Lord of Galloway, Glenluce Abbey ena...

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Scotland's Shops

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This publication explains the chronological history of the design of shops in Scotland, gives a technical background to the elements and materials ...

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Arbroath Abbey Guidebook

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Read the official Arbroath Abbey Guidebook souvenir guide, detailing a location of great historical significance. Built in 1178 by King William the...

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Crichton Castle Guidebook

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This unique and intricate castle has a unique and intricate history, which is expertly retold in this official souvenir guide. Crichton Castle was ...

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Edzell Castle Guidebook

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This official souvenir guide tells the story of Edzell Castle, a traditional 16th century tower-house. This structure saw very little fighting and ...

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Balvenie Castle Guidebook

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Discover the fascinating history of Balvenie Castle with this official Historic Scotland Guidebook. Originally constructed by the influential Comyn...

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Bonawe Historic Iron Furnace Guidebook

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Explore the past of the Bonawe Historic Iron Furnace with this guide. Situated near the River Awe, in the heart of Argyll's lush forest, the furnac...

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children ages 0-5

Skye the Puffling

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In Skye the Puffling, one morning Skye, a cheeky baby puffin with an appetite for adventure, sneaks out of her parents' burrow, tumbles off the cli...

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A Work of Beauty - Paperback

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A Work of Beauty - Paperback book showcases Edinburgh as a city of stories – a place that has witnessed everything from great historical upheavals ...

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The Unremembered Places: Exploring Scotland's Wild Histories

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In The Unremembered Places: Exploring Scotland's Wild Histories, learn that there are strange relics hidden across Scotland’s landscape. Forgotten ...

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children ages 0-5

There was a Wee Lassie who swallowed a Midgie

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There was a Wee Lassie who swallowed a Midgie is a hilarious twist on a much-loved rhyme. The wee lassie swallows a succession of Scotland's favour...

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Perthshire Churches guide leaflet

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The official vistors guide to Perthshire Churches - English language edition. Five of Scotland’s finest medieval churches stand in Perthshire, at D...

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Seton Collegiate Church guide leaflet

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The official vistors guide to Seton Collegiate Church - English language edition. This is one of Scotland’s finest surviving medieval churches, ori...

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children ages 1-4

Little Explorers Scotland Then And Now

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Turn back time and introduce little explorers to Scotland’s past through some of its most famous historical places with our Little Explorers Scotla...

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Spynie Palace Guidebook

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Discover religious power struggles in Scotland through the history of Spynie Palace. Mary, Queen of Scots visited the palace during her reign — but...

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Hackness Battery and Martello Tower guide leaflet

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The official visitors guide to Hackness Battery and Martello Tower - English language edition. This coastal gun battery was built in 1813, when Bri...

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Building Scotland

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Building Scotland examines 14 traditional building materials in total, including stone, timber, iron, clay and slate. Each chapter covers aspects o...

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Salt on Your Tongue: Women and the Sea

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In Salt on Your Tongue: Women and the Sea, author Charlotte Runcie explores what the sea means to us, and particularly what it has meant to women t...

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Smailholm Tower Guidebook

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Smailholm Tower has stood on top of a crag for five centuries, with a looming, dramatic look that has won over visitors for many years. In this sou...

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Cairnpapple Hill Guidebook

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Cairnpapple Hill is a classic and well-preserved site that provides a fascinating look into the prehistoric spirituality of the British Isles. It h...

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Children Ages 10+

The Colouring Book of Scotland

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The Colouring Book of Scotland is a unique Scottish colouring book suitable for adults as well as children, featuring twenty of the country's most ...

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Photographing Scotland - A photo location and visitor guidebook

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In Photographing Scotland - A photo location and visitor guidebook, award winning photographer Dougie Cunningham takes you to the most photogenic l...

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Shetland Bookmark

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This exclusive design captures the uniqueness and culture of Shetland. This bookmark includes some of the iconic landmarks and quirky details, that...

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