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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 2025 with Historic Scotland. 

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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How Scotland Dressed the World

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In How Scotland Dressed the World, follow along as leading Scottish fashion expert Lynne Coleman explores Scotland's rich cultural impact on the mo...

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Green Gifts

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Green Gifts is a beautiful book which gives inspiration to create 40 sustainable and creative gifts. Whether you're keen to reduce your plastic usa...

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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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children ages 5-10

The Celts and All That

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The Celts and All That is bursting with blood-curdling battles and dead important details, such as human sacrifice and head-hunting, looting, pilla...

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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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children ages 0-5

Maggie's Magical Islands

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Maggie's Magical Islands book follows the success of Maggie’s Mittens and Maggie’s Monster books. Young readers will love this fun new adventure di...

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children ages 0-5

The Steves

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In The Steves, when Steve meets Steve, neither can believe it. Surely one of them must be the first Steve, the best Steve, the Stevest Steve. The c...

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children ages 5-10

How To Train Your Dragon

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How To Train Your Dragon is book 1 of the fantastic series which inspired the How To Train Your Dragon films. Hiccup Horrendous Haddock the Third i...

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children ages 5-10

Strong Brave True: Great Scots Who Changed the World - And How You Can Too!

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Strong Brave True: Great Scots Who Changed the World - And How You Can Too! is a showcase of the innovations of Scots throughout the ages and in ma...

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Children Ages 3+

The Queen of Birds

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The Queen of Birds is an exquisite picture book retelling of a well-known traditional tale by Karine Polwart, one of Scotland’s most well-known son...

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Shuggie Bain

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In Shuggie Bain, Glasgow in 1981 is dying. Good families must grift to survive. Agnes Bain has been abandoned by her husband, and she and her three...

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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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The Secret to Happiness

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In The Secret to Happiness learn that happiness begins within. This cheerful little book is bursting with simple, actionable tips to help unlock yo...

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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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The Seafood Shack: Food & Tales from Ullapool

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In The Seafood Shack: Food and Tales from Ullapool, eager to keep some fresh seafood for their home town of Ullapool, Kirsty and Fenella launched a...

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Olive, Mabel & Me

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In Olive, Mabel and Me, Andrew Cotter turned his brilliant sporting commentaries from the Masters, the Open, Wimbledon and the Six Nations to lockd...

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The Healing Power of Plants

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In The Healing Power of Plants, discover plants that will clean the air you breathe, help you get a good night’s sleep, reduce stress and anxiety, ...

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Children Ages 3-7

The Prince and the Witch and the Thief and the Bears

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The Prince and the Witch and the Thief and the Bears is an action-packed storytelling adventure that flips the traditional fairy tale on its head. ...

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The Highest Apple / An Ubhal as Àirde

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The Highest Apple / An Ubhal as Àirde is the first comprehensive anthology of the Gaelic literature of Scotland, from the early Middle Ages to the ...

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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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Midhope and More: Memories from Outlander

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Midhope and more is a 68 page book of illustrations and memories from 10 Outlander filming locations, in and around Edinburgh. Created in conjuncti...

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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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