Books
The Bookish Banksy’s artwork goes to auction
A collection of rare book sculptures, especially created for Scottish Book Trust by an anonymous artist dubbed the Bookish Banksy, are to be auctioned online from tomorrow, Tuesday, 25 January, until Tuesday, 1 February. Book lovers will be invited to place their bids with fine art auctioneers Lyon & Turnbull, which is selling the five…
Read MoreBringing the 6th century chaos around Iona to life
Island-Pilgrim is the third volume in the epic series The Chronicles of Iona. It brings to life the vivid world of 6th-century Scotland and Ireland, a world engrossed in bloody feuds and bitter factions. But with missions of peace and hopes of stability, the book follows the progressive struggle to shed the chaos of the…
Read MoreAn 18th century Scot’s power idea is now the future
It sounds like something from science fiction, but the story of a Scot who developed an idea for a spacecraft power source in the 18th century is entirely true. Inspired by a heat exchange engine stumbled upon in a London market, author Phillip Hills became fascinated by Robert Stirling’s 1816 invention which, a mere 200…
Read MoreA look at myths and legends of the British Isles
Storyland is a spellbinding illustrated mythology of Britain. It retells the stories of legends which define our history; from homeland and migration, to love and betrayal. Richly supported by primary sources, the book reimagines myths based around The Creation, Noah’s Arc, fallen angels and the founding of Britain, England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland, the birth…
Read MoreA fascinating study of the red deer in Scotland
This beautiful book by wildlife photographer Neil McIntyre, Chasing the Deer, aims to raise awareness of the challenges facing red deer in Scotland today as well as showcasing the magnificent animal in all seasons and life-cycle stages. Born into a family of deer stalkers, McIntyre has observed this iconic Scottish species for more than three…
Read MoreA refreshing change to the usual Tartan Noir heroes
Charles McGarry has used originality and a vivid imagination to craft a story which adds something refreshingly new to the Tartan Noir genre. His central character, Leo Moran, described by the Scot as ‘a private detective with a passion for fine food and wine’, is a unique addition to Scottish crime fiction, reinvigorating the usual…
Read MoreLife, death, art and revolution at the Stuart Court
Palaces of Revolution is far more than just a history book. Based on some 20 years of research and written by ‘one of the best archaeological historians alive’ according to A N Wilson, Palaces of Revolution, Life, Death & Art at the Stuart Court recounts the thrilling history of the troubled and turbulent Stuart dynasty…
Read MoreA guide to the best whiskies on the planet
Noting drams from Scotland, Ireland, the United States, Japan, India and the rest of the world, 1001 Whiskies You Must Try Before You Die is a must-read for any adventurous whisky enthusiast. From age-old Scottish classics like Springbank to new and emerging whiskies in Japan, this book celebrates the unique and incredible world of whisky…
Read MoreThe Tootle-Hooter is a fun read for the wee ones
A new humorous Scottish book for children based around the Highlands, wildlife and bagpipes has been released. Jan Hannah, who lived in Kirriemuir, is the writer of The Tootle-Hooter and Bluebell’s Stolen Smile. Jan’s lived an extraordinary life, having been born in Scotland before moving to Australia as a child, then returned at the age…
Read MoreCelebrating the gems of Scotland’s great outdoors
Author Mike Cawthorne first walked on Ben Nevis at aged seven. This is when he began to gain his extensive knowledge and experience of Britain’s highest points. In this book he shares his vast and fascinating experiences of walking and canoeing in one of the few remaining wild places in the Highlands as well as…
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