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UK Last Christmas Order Date: Wednesday 18th December
UK Last Christmas Order Date: Wednesday 18th December

Christmas Books

Give the gift of reading this Christmas with our wonderfully curated collection of books for all ages and interests. From historical figures and mythical creatures, to home decor and Festive drams - there really is something for everyone. Enjoy a very Merry Christmas 2024 with Historic Scotland. 

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.

Children ages 5-11

Santas Workshop (Book & Model Kit)

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Explore the enchanting world of Santa's Workshop with this captivating Book & Model Kit. Unfold the box to reveal a beautifully illustrated pop...

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Children Ages 0-5

Twelve Days of Christmas

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This board book brings the Christmas song to life with beautiful illustrations by Violeta Dabija. Each page features a line from the song, capturin...

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Children ages 5-11

Horrible Histories; Have yourself a Horrible Christmas

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This completely vile Horrible Histories Christmas edition is filled with truly horrible stories, from the Puritans' attempts to get rid of Christma...

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Children ages 0-5

The Christmas Bear

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The Christmas Bear offers a unique twist on the traditional Christmas book, complete with interactive flaps on every page for children to engage in...

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Children ages 5-11

Classic Christmas Stories

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Delve into the wonderful world of traditional tales and yuletide legends from all corners of the globe with this timeless collection of fourteen Cl...

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children ages 10+

Robert the Bruce - King of Scots

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Robert the Bruce is a fresh and vivid retelling of one of the most dramatic tales in Scottish history. Award-winning novelist James Robertson and J...

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Children ages 0-5

The Gruffalo Jigsaw Book

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The Gruffalo Jigsaw Book is in a special novelty board book format, including six twelve-piece jigsaw puzzles designed to keep young minds engaged....

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children ages 10+

The Reluctant Rebel

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The Reluctant Rebel novel is based on the well documented Jacobite uprising, this action-packed fictional adventure follows 13-year-old Archie MacD...

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children ages 5-10

An Illustrated Treasury of Scottish Mythical Creatures

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In An Illustrated Treasury of Scottish Mythical Creatures, learn about mysterious selkies, bad-tempered giants, devious fairies, and even Loch Ness...

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children ages 10+

An Illustrated Treasury of Scottish Folk and Fairy Tales

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In An Illustrated Treasury of Scottish Folk and Fairy Tales, learn about the creatures of Scottish folklore: slithering stoorworms, mischievous bro...

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Children Ages 5-10

Book and Jigsaw - Unicorns

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The Book and Jigsaw - Unicorn edition is a  brilliantly colourful 100-piece jigsaw showing a magical unicorn-filled scene, plus a 16-page sticker b...

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Magical Unicorn Society Colouring Book

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The Magical Unicorn Society Colouring Book presents a comprehensive guide to the realm of unicorns, complete with facts, fiction and folklore. This...

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Children ages 5-10

Little Transfer Book Unicorns

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The Usborne Little Transfer Book: Unicorns is a welcomed addition to their popular series. It features enchanting scenes like a rainbow sky, an ice...

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Children ages 0-5

Unicorn Activities Book

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The Unicorn Activities wipe clean book provides little ones plenty of opportunities to practice their motor skills through pen control and fun lear...

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Children ages 0-5

Wee Unicorn

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Far away in the north, at the edge of the Ancient Forest, lives a Wee Unicorn. Wee Unicorn is very small and she's very loud, but she's not magic (...

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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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Children Ages 0-5

Hello Scottish Birds

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Introduce your little ones to the wonderful variations of Scotland's Birds. From the rare swooping osprey to the burrow-digging puffin, and the fas...

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Children ages 5-10

Little People Big Dreams Queen

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"Little People, Big Dreams" explores the world of young Elizabeth, who loved dogs and horses and dreamt of living on a farm. However, when her uncl...

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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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Children ages 5-10

Where's the Dragon

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"Where's the Dragon" follows Blaze and his six fire-breathing friends who take on an exciting quest. With 17 destinations, including a clockwork ci...

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Children ages 5-10

What a Waste

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A wonderfully illustrated and informative book for younger readers, What a Waste gives an insight to the importance of recycling, renewables and be...

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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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children ages 5-10

Illustrated Legends Of Scotland's Kings & Queens

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In Illustrated Legends Of Scotland's Kings and Queens, learn about strong queens, wise kings, secret plots and fierce battles, discover the histori...

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children ages 10+

The Stone of Destiny

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In The Stone of Destiny, Ailsa doesn’t t believe in faerie tales, only the monsters in them. But, with the mark on her face, most people consider h...

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