Books
When Arriva buses were serving Scotland
Books about buses are, in many ways, like the vehicles themselves. You wait a while for one, and then several arrive in a short space of time. Amberley Publishing has, over the past few months, released a series of books chronicling buses in Scotland, which have been of interest, even to this casual reader with…
Read MoreThe secret locations hidden during World War 2
We all think that we know the areas where we currently live, and indeed, where we grew up. We know the local parks, the places to go for walks and the shortcuts to get home – but how much do we really know about our areas? In Secret Wartime Britain: Hidden Places That Helped Win…
Read MoreScots writer tops vote of most rebellious 21st century reads
Poverty Safari, a best-selling memoir about growing up in Glasgow has been selected in an online vote for Book Week Scotland 2018 as the most rebellious read of the 21st century. Now in its seventh year, Book Week Scotland is run by Scottish Book Trust, the national charity transforming lives through reading and writing. In…
Read MoreA train of thought for the northern railway line
If you’ve ever been fortunate enough in life to have taken the train to the north and west of Inverness, you’ve been on one of the most scenic train routes in Britain. The route provides an incredible variety of natural beauty, showcasing lochs and mountains, moorland and farmland, and an incredible coastline. This route has…
Read MoreScotland’s national chef on cookbook signing tour
Scotland’s national chef will be attending a series of book signings at selected Dobbies Garden Centres in the run up to Christmas. The 2016 MasterChef champion Gary Maclean was appointed by the Scottish Government as Scotland’s first national chef in November 2017, and fans will be provided the opportunity to meet the TV star and…
Read MoreScotland’s secret wartime past in new book
A new book chronicling the Scottish sites requisitioned to support the war effort during World War II is set for release. Secret Wartime Britain reveals just how well Britain kept crucial wartime installations secret. The book, written by former BBC programme-maker, Colin Philpott, demonstrates how few people were prosecuted for giving away vital information during…
Read MoreHalf a million books given to Scottish children
Almost half a million books will again be gifted to school pupils in Scotland as part of Book Week Scotland. Every pupil currently in Primary 1 to 3 in Scotland will receive amazing books as part of the annual celebrations. Now in its seventh year, Book Week Scotland is run by Scottish Book Trust, the…
Read MoreCrimewriting giants heading for Glasgow libraries
Literary rebels are being let loose on Glasgow’s libraries this week, as the seventh annual Book Week Scotland festival (19 – 25 November) explodes into the city. With the nationwide celebration of books this year based around the theme of rebellion, Glasgow Libraries programme of events is packed full of banned books, crime writers and…
Read MoreOne of the world’s rarest books on show for one day
One of the world’s most treasured books, the Gutenberg Bible, will go on display at the National Library of Scotland this week. On Thursday (22 November), visitors to the Library will have the chance to see the book, produced in the 1450s by Johannes Gutenberg in Mainz, Germany. The Gutenberg Bible – as it later…
Read MoreFirst Minister’s favourite reads for Book Week Scotland
Book Week Scotland is now underway, with events taking place up and down the nation. As part of this year’s celebrations, the Scottish Book Trust has teamed up with Waterstones to provide exclusive book lists from First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and bestselling author Maggie O’Farrell. Ahead of their sold-out event at Stirling Castle on Thursday,…
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