Scottish Books

Below are a few recommendations leading to the latest and best Scottish Books. Scotland has not only produced great writers, but has also been a great source of inspiration for writers and photographers from throughout the world.

The Most Beautiful Villages of Scotland In the dramatic landscapes of Scotland, beloved
of Romantic poets and composers, lies a wealth of delightful, and beautiful villages, here revealed in Hugh Palmer's evocative Scottish photographs and insightful commentaries.

Scotland and Its Whiskies: The Great Whiskies, the Distilleries and Their Landscapes Author Michael Jackson and photographer Harry Cory Wright have produced a doubly individual portrait of Scotland, viewed through a gregarious glass. Whether they are studying ancient forms of barley in the Orkneys, drinking tea with peat-cutters while a storm brews over Islay, or favouring the finished product by the shore at sundown, they bring a personal understanding to the magic of malt. Anyone with even the slightest fancy for Scotland or its water of life will gain much from joining their explorations.

Monarch of the Glen: Landseer in the Highlands. Illustrated with many works never before published, this book accompanies an exhibition of Landseer's work at the Royal Scottish Academy. Sir Edwin Landseer was not Scottish but started going to Scotland in his early twenties. He was captivated by the whole Scottish experience, and especially by the Highland landscape.

Celtic Art in Cross Stitch: Over 75 Beautiful Designs Drawing her inspiration from the surviving examples of the art of ancient Celtic kingdoms Barbara Hammet has produced a series of stunning reworkings of the classical Celtic swirling shapes and sinuous forms that are at once both modern and timeless. The collection is widely diverse, ranging from a desk set worked in striking black and terracotta to an eye-catching pair of peacocks that would enliven any plain wall and a handsome firescreen whose design is based on the Durrow Circle. There are patterns to suit every level of skill, while the motif library will provide plenty of inspiration for further projects. Celtic Knotwork Designs.

Scottish Visitor Guides. Scotland is a wonderfully rewarding and diverse country to visit, encompassing everything from the rolling countryside of the Borders to the wild Highlands and weather-beaten islands that arc around its west and north coasts. Visit Scotland: Touring Map Scotland.

Scottish Battlefields. Scottish history has been shaped and defined by a series of great battles. From Mons Graupius to Culloden. For the military historian, Scotland is an example of how a small country can fight off domination by a far larger neighbour. From Celtic warfare to the feudal host to the professional border armies of the 18th century, from guerilla warfare to the pitched battle, from siege to Border revier, Scotland is unique in having had almost every major type of warfare taking place within it frontiers.

Classic Scots Cookery Not only a book on how best to cook and enjoy all the fresh natural produce of this fertile land, but also a history of the food of Scotland. Scottish Cooking.

Highland Railway. From the Inverness and Nairn Railway to Scotrail. The opening of the Inverness and Nairn Railway in 1855 was one of the most significant events in the history of the Highlands. It created new communities, led to the development of villages into towns and boosted agriculture and tourism. In this new book, published to mark the 150th anniversary of the opening of the Inverness and Nairn Railway. Scottish Transport.

The Speyside Way. Leading from the coast at Spey Bay and Buckie and covering 65 miles as it follows the Spey through to Aviemore, the Speyside Way is an introduction to one of the most beautiful areas of Scotland.

The Poems and Songs of Robert Burns The Poetry of Burns' (1759-96) is characterised by its disarming honesty and humanity, and by the poet's remarkable lyric gift. Angry or compassionate, sentimental or satirical, romantic or bawdy, Burns's poetry transcends the Scottish dialect in which it is written to speak to all of us. This specially commissioned recording, available for the first time on CD, offers a wide-ranging choice of Burns's songs and lyrical poems; and longer poems such as 'Tam o'Shanter', and 'The Cotter's Saturday Night' are also included in their entirety. All are read by John Cairney, world-famous for his many stage and television performances of the life and work of Scotland's national bard. Lovers of Burns's poetry will find much to enjoy in this selection, which also provides an extensive introduction for those as yet unfamiliar with his work

Driving Tours Of Scotland. Everything You Need to See the Best of Scotland by Car. Scotland is famed for its wonderful scenic drives. Tour Scotland Maps.

Auld Reekie: An Edinburgh Anthology An Edinburgh Anthology selected by Ralph Lownie. Edinburgh Books.

Summers Lang Syne: Scotland 1930 to 1959 - The Photographs of John P Munn Summers Lang Syne; Scotland 1930 to 1959. The Photographs of Grangemouth born, John P. Munn. People, places and landscapes. Photos Of Scotland.

Coast Accompanying the BBC series, Coast is not only a superbly illustrated celebration of Britains coastal areas but also a guide to all that they have to offer. Scotland Seaside.

Scottish Explorers. For hundreds of years Scots have been driven by an avid curiousity for far distant lands and life's mysteries. Their stories as are varied as the many landscapes and countries they explored.

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