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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.

Scottish Gaelic In Twelve Weeks

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Learn Scottish Gaelic In Twelve Weeks with this handy guide. Each lesson in this book contains essential points of grammar explained and illustrate...

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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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children age 10+

Horrible Histories: Scotland

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Discover all the foul facts about the history of the highlands with history's most horrible headlines: Horrible Histories Scotland. From the truth ...

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Elcho Castle Guidebook

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This attractive, illustrated guide tells the history of Elcho Castle, and explains the origins of the castle’s owners. Elcho is a wonderfully prese...

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children ages 5-10

Robert The Bruce: The King and the Spider

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Robert The Bruce: The King and the Spider follows the Scottish king's defeat in battle and daring escape. Bruce hides from his pursuers in a dark c...

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Children Age 6-10

The Unicorn in the Castle

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In 'The Unicorn in the Castle' Amber and Alfie MacCaley are visiting their Uncle Angus in his enormous Scottish Castle. Alfie loves to play knights...

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children ages 9+

Guardians of the Wild Unicorns

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In Guardians of the Wild Unicorns, Lewis is cold, wet and miserable on his school residential trip in the Highlands of Scotland. The last thing he ...

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A Scots Dictionary of Nature

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A Scots Dictionary of Nature book with black and white etchings. Scotland is famous across the globe for its natural beauty and iconic wildlife. Th...

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Art Of The Point Cloud

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The Art Of The Point Cloud book makes a beautiful home addition or gift for design enthusiasts. It is a collaborative compilation of some of the mo...

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Stanley Mills Guidebook

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Since 1785, Stanley Mills has stood by the River Tay. This industrial mill's history is covered in this official souvenir guide. The river's flowin...

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Edinburgh Castle starburst boxed pen

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Made exclusively for Edinburgh Castle, this Edinburgh Castle pen complete with crystals makes a lovely souvenir or gift idea. Inspired by the Honou...

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children ages 8-12

Discover Edinburgh Castle - Guide

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Dive into our 'Discover Edinburgh Castle - Guide' made especially for younger explorers. Uncover the captivating tales of Edinburgh Castle - Who ca...

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The Garden Apothecary

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In The Garden Apothecary unlock the sustainable and ethical art of the apothecary, and explore its rich folklore and history. Discover the hidden d...

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Inchmahome Priory Guidebook

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As an English invasion loomed, young Mary Queen of Scots was rushed into hiding at Inchmahome Priory for her safety. Discover the same idyllic envi...

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The Little Book of Scones

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The Little Book of Scones is a beautiful little book and a great gift for any baker. It features a twist on traditional Scottish scones featuring 3...

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St Peter's, Cardross: Birth, Death and Renewal

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In the landmark book, St Peter's, Cardross: Birth, Death and Renewal, Diane Watters looks at the history of St Peter's Seminary, Cardross. She trac...

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