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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.

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A History of Scotland's Landscapes Hardback

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A History of Scotland’s Landscapes Hardback explores the many ways that we have used, adapted and altered our environment over thousands of years. ...

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The Honours of Scotland

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The Honours of Scotland tells the turbulent story of the Honours – Scotland’s crown jewels – and the equally dramatic tale of the Stone of Destiny....

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Who Built Scotland

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Enjoy 25% off selected publications including Who Built Scotland HARDBACK as part of our November Book Promo. Discount automatically applied at che...

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Scotland's Landscapes

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Over the past 10,000 years, every inch of Scotland has been shaped, changed and moulded by it's people. Scotland’s Landscapes tells the enduring st...

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Scotland's History

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Scotland’s vibrant and bloody past captures the imagination, but there is far more to Scotland's History than murder and mayhem, tragedy and betray...

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A History of Scotland's Landscapes Paperback

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A History of Scotland’s Landscapes explores the many ways that we have used, adapted and altered our environment over thousands of years. Full of m...

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Mousa to Mackintosh - The Scottishness of Scottish Architecture

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The architecture of Scotland exists in many forms. In Mousa to Mackintosh, Frank Arneil Walker examines the recognisable and recurring features evi...

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Charles Macleans Whiskypedia

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The Charles Macleans Whiskypedia new and updated fifth addition. Whiskypedia explores the influences that impact the flavour of Scotch whisky such ...

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Mary Was Here

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Mary Was Here exclusive Historic Scotland publication with foreword by Liz Lochhead. Mary Queen of Scots is one of Scotland’s most famous figures. ...

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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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Where are the Women?

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Enjoy 25% off selected publications including Where are the Women? as part of our November Book Promo. Discount automatically applied at checkout a...

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Above Scotland Pocket Book

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The heart of Scotland is its landscape. Follow in the footsteps of countless generations to experience the drama, romance and mystery of this ancie...

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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 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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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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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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Scotland's First World War

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Scotland's First World War tells the story of the war through Scotland's people and places. It explores the buildings where, one hundred years ago,...

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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 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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