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Scottish Themed Books
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items A list of books that I recommend if you're interested in Scottish history & culture and food.
Easy to dip in and out of. Read about Scotland's abundance of customs, superstitions, ghost stories and folktales.
Scottish Folklore by Raymond Lamont-Brown | Waterstones
If you have an interest in Scottish whisky, this book details the story of politics, taxation, social history, location, supply and demand.
Scotland's Malt Whisky Distilleries by John Hughes | Waterstones
Waterstones UK have signed copies of Clanlands. Outlander Sam and Graham on a road trip with a difference, as two Scotsmen explore a land of raw beauty, poetry, feuding, music, history, and warfare.
Clanlands by Sam Heughan, Graham McTavish | Waterstones (Signed copy)
Incredibly insightful book on Edinburgh's history. Well written and I would say non Edinburgh residents would appreciate it.
Lost Edinburgh: Architectural Heritage
Master some traditional Scottish recipes from the Hebridean Baker who is based on the Isle of Lewis. Filled with sweet treats, soups, pies and biscuits.
The Hebridean Baker: The Scottish Cookbook by Coinneach MacLeod | Waterstones
Scottish historian Neil Oliver writes about Scotland's history and turbulent past. If you no nothing about Scottish history this is a good starting point.
A History Of Scotland eBook by Neil Oliver
The iconic Mary Queen of Scots biography (in my opinion the best one).
Mary Queen of Scots by Antonia Fraser | Goodreads
Scottish fortifications, old map layouts and military roads throughout Scotland
Scotland: Defending the Nation - Military Map
I adored this book, the complete history of the remote island of St.Kilda. First hand accounts from seven handwritten notebooks written by the Rev. Donald Gillies, containing reminiscences of his childhood on the island of Hirta.
The Truth About St. Kilda by Donald Gillies | Waterstones
This book is an Edinburgh cultural phenomenon. It might be gritty but it's worth a read. Set in the Port area of Edinburgh - Leith during the 1990's drug epidemic.
Trainspotting by Irvine Welsh | Waterstones
If you're interested in Edinburgh's historic but haunted Greyfriars Kirkyard then read this book. Charlotte explores the huge variety of its monuments and gravestones and explains the symbolism behind the stones and carvings.
Greyfriars Graveyard by Charlotte Golledge | Waterstones