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A fascinating look back at maps of Glasgow

This elaborately illustrated book tells the important social, political and commercial stories of Glasgowā€™s past depicted through 80 historical maps of the city.Ā  Starting with...

Documenting the rise of Bonnie Prince Charlie

Acclaimed military historian Dr Christopher Duffy explains the importance of the events surrounding the ā€˜45 Rising, in Fight for a Throne. In July 1745, Prince...

A harrowing historical episode from Scotland

This new book from popular historian Jim Hunter explores the Sutherland Clearances, one of the most harrowing episodes in Scottish history. Hunter, whose previous work...

Life of the historic Hammer of the Scots

David Santiusteā€™s The Hammer of the Scots sheds a light on controversial historical figure Edward I, known as Scottorum Malleus - the Hammer of the...
Ian Rankin's annotations can be seen on his archived manuscripts.

Ian Rankin donates archives to National Library of Scotland

The UKā€™s biggest-selling crime novelist Ian Rankin has donated his literary archive to the National Library of Scotland. Often cited as the ā€˜godfather of tartan...

The hilarious exploits of life on a college campus

The Deanā€™s Diaries follows the activities, on and off campus, of the Dean of the ancient and illustrious St Andrewā€™s College. Curious errors in the...


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