This book is a blend of memories of a boyhood spent, just after the war, at Craigag, the earl of Morton’s Victorian shooting lodge near Glenfinnan, and a study of the history of that small once-Gaelic place.

A rich and captivating insight into life in a Scottish farm town in the mid nineteenth century. Together with Willie Gavin, Crofter Man and The Cornkister Days, this volume forms a remarkable trilogy on life in rural Scotland.

With an introduction by Jack Webster.

Birlinn Limited is pleased to announce a forthcoming high-quality reproduction of Victorian Scottish Architecture. Reduced to two volumes from its original four, this special Limited Edition loses none of its integrity compared to its original counterpart to reveal once again over 200 engravings of exquisite architecture. Introduction by Ian Gow.

Delving into Bath’s history, this book gathers a collection of stories about these weird individuals and their duels, telescopes, cakes, fizzy drinks, Bath Buns, Sally Lunns and plasticene.

This beautifully illustrated book traces the development of lighthouses from earliest times to the present day, covering the technological advances made in light and lens systems, and the extraordinary feats of design and engineering.

An authoritative and comprehensive survey of Scottish history from the tenth century to the present day. As well as referenced entries and suggestions for further reading, there are also key articles on major themes and issues. An easy-to-use reference work that will also satisfy the browser, this is the perfect source for anyone wishing to understand and explore Scottish history. 

Few writers in Scotland can catch a sense of place and time in the way that Bess Ross can. Her warmth and humanity have ensured her a growing audience over the years.

Previously published as Children of the Sea, Black Friday tells of Scotland’s equivalent to the ‘Perfect Storm’.

Although best known as one of Scotland’s greatest modern poets, Iain Crichton Smith was also prolific as a writer of short stories. The pieces in this collection form a central part of his oeuvre, demonstrating the full range and versatility of his literary talent.

Stuffed with superb illustrations, this brilliant book will have you bounding through the heather on an exciting escapade with Bonnie Prince Charlie! Blood-spattered Scottish history at its most wickedly entertaining.

The first major study of its kind to be undertaken for a Scottish Gaelic singer. Forty-eight songs and nine folktales by Lauchie MacLellan are included in the collection, transcribed from field recordings and presented as the singer performed them, complete with English translation.

This is the first appearance in book form of a popular long-running serial from the Caithness weekly paper, the John o' Groat Journal.

Brow of the Gallowgate is Doris Davidson’s bestselling novel and follows Albert and Bathie Ogilvie as they by the shop they’ve always dreamed of and live above it with their eight young children and their nursemaids, Mary, Jeannie and Bella.

The first popular synthesis to be attempted of what life was like in the new communities of Perth, Aberdeen, Elgin, Edinburgh and Glasgow, grown from planned medieval burghs in the 12th century.