The Prisoner of St. Kilda
by Margaret Macaulay
Lady Grange had a fondness for drink and outrageous behaviour, so when she disappeared in January 1732, few people found it suspicious. But, in fact, she had been brutally kidnapped and spent her remaining years as a virtual prisoner on a remote Scottish island. This story of Lady Grange, her kidnappers and the haunted conscience of her husband unravels the mystery and explains why powerful men saw The Prisoner of St. Kilda as a threat.
Clydeside. Red, Orange and Green
by Ian R. Mitchell
Ian Mitchell takes readers on a tour of the River Clyde, offering stories of the conflicts, the people and the communities along its banks, while also incorporating present-day walks in these often-forgotten areas. From Coatbridge to Cathcart and Garngad to Greencock, this is a fascinating journey.
Scotland's Lost Houses
by Ian Gow
Since the end of World War II, hundreds of Scotland's greatest houses have fallen victim to fire, decay or the costly burden of upkeep. In this authoritative and beautiful book, Ian Gow traces the history of 20 of the greatest of these houses, from their original construction to their demolition. A compelling, if not heartbreaking story, amply illustrated with archival photography.
Haunted Places of Scotland
by Martin Coventry
This popular book goes to 170 sites across Scotland, all open to the public, and introduces readers to their resident ghosts.
Bannockburn. The Triumph Of Robert The Bruce
by David Cornell
The victory at Bannockburn on June 24, 1314, established Bruce as King of Scotland and paved the way for Scottish independence 14 years later. Here is a controversial account of how the Scots did it.
The Rosslyn Templar
by Ashley Cowie
A painting hidden from public view for the last century and a half reopens the question of whether Rosslyn Chapel was built by the Knights Templar to house the Holy Grail.
Robert Burns and the Hellish Legion
by John Burnett
This very worthy, lucid and well-illustrated book explores the world in which Robert Burns lived and wrote, the supernatural beliefs that people held and how all of this influenced one of the poet's most imaginative and powerful works, Tam O' Shanter.
From Kelso to Kalamazoo. The Life and Times of George Taylor 1805-1891
edited by Margaret Jeary and Mark A. Mulhern
After a successful career in Scotland, George Taylor came to America at age 50 and wrote this personal diary of 19thcentury life from the perspective of a Scottish immigrant: American slavery, the Temperance Movement, the Great Fire in Chicago and more.
Crimespotting. An Edinburgh Crime Collection
by Irvine Welsh, Ian Rankin, Margaret Atwood, et al.
This masterly anthology of short crime stories by ten of Scotland's best contemporary writers are all set in Edinburgh and range from hard-boiled cop stories and historical whodunits to the comic and supernatural.
Scotland the Best
by Peter Irvine
Whether you're looking for an "Atmospheric" stop on your next trip, or tips on good restaurants, hotels, attractions and much more, this guidebook is an ideal choice (even if you're just doing some armchair traveling).