Guidebooks & Membership

The official visitor’s guide paints a vivid picture of this Renaissance palace for French, German, Spanish or Italian-speaking visitors. Overlookin...

Overlooking a tranquil loch and peel, and built in the renaissance style by successive generations of Stewart Kings, Linlithgow Palace holds a spec...

Built around 1300, Lochleven Castle is one of Scotland’s oldest stone strongholds. But the castle becomes a central location in Scottish history ov...

Not all castles are built for defence. MacLellan’s castle, commissioned by Sir Thomas MacLellan in the late 1500s, is an example of reputation over...

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

Our official souvenir Melrose Abbey Guidebook tells the story behind the faded glories and ruined walls of the structure, illustrating the tale of ...

Orkney’s history stretches back thousands of years. This small island has a big heritage, boasting Neolithic farms and monuments, Norse cathedrals ...

Beginning life as a medieval castle, before a Renaissance renovation and eventual abandonment as the Clyde’s shipyards encroached, Newark Castle is...

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

This guide to Rothesay Castle is the authority on this historic structure. It’s one of Scotland’s longest surviving stone castles. Visitors to this...

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

The official visitor’s guide brings to life this Neolithic village for French, German, Spanish and Italian-speaking visitors. Many questions and my...

Many questions and mysteries still surround Skara Brae. The village is on the Scottish island of Orkney. Discover the history of this village in th...

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...

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

The official visitor’s guide brings to life the medieval stronghold of St Andrews Castle, and the city’s cathedral – once Scotland’s most important...

Explore St Andrews through this official souvenir guide. St Andrews, a royal burgh in Fife, boasts both a castle and cathedral. Legend holds that r...

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...

Stirling Castle is one of the great highlights of Scotland’s colourful historic landscape. With a history dating back at least to the 1100s, it has...

The Official Tantallon Castle Guidebook is perfect for planning a trip or learning more about this historic site. The ruins of Tantallon Castle spe...

The Bishop's Palace and Earl's Palace are commonly visited together. Revisit them whenever you like through this official souvenir guidebook. The p...

The Brough of Birsay sits just off the island of Orkney. It has been home to Norse and Pictish settlers over hundreds of years. Visiting is only po...

For centuries, the Picts dominated Scotland. This comprehensive guide to Pictish life reveals how intelligent and powerful these settlers were. Pic...

A 24-page guide to the Stirling Palace Tapestries. The colourful embroidered artworks keep the Scottish Renaissance spirit alive at the palace. The...