The story of Scottish bicycles and tricycles from the original 'hobby-horse' velocipede to the notorious bone-shaker to Graeme Obree's world-beating home-made superbike.
An account, by his great-great-grandson, of Professor Matthew Heddle (1828-97, a larger-than-life character and one of Scotland's most famous mineralogists.
Aimed at children of 9-13 this is a history of Parliaments in Scotland from around 1200 to the present day.
Artist Sue Jane Taylor has worked for over 30 years recording the lives of workers in the North Sea oil industry, and the offshore renewable energy industry. The... Læs mere
Updated edition - the story of the Dundee mill girl turned missionary who became one of the most remarkable Scotswomen of any generation and the first woman to be depicted on a Scottish banknote.
Between 2012 and 2013 Julia Muir Watt interviewed twenty-nine individuals from Whithorn and the Machars about their memories. From those interviewed we learn what... Læs mere
Ranging from the wrath of Macbeth to the kindness of Margaret, from the warrior-like Robert I to the poetic charms of James I, and from the romantic spirit of Mary, Queen of Scots to the trend-setting George IV, this book includes the tales of Kings and Queens of Scotland.
This new edition of this popular title in the Scotties series gives a fascinating glimpse into life at the most northern edge of the Roman Empire. Through words and pictures find out about life in a Roman fort and much more.
Highly illustrated – over 150 illustrations including 70 portraits, some never before published – history of Bonnie Prince Charlie and his parents plus the full story of his only child, Charlotte and her children.
One of the most significant collections of Viking-age and early medieval artefacts in the world is housed at National Museums Scotland.... Læs mere
A survey of National Museums Scotland's significant collection of Highland dress and tartan clothing, and an exploration of how such outfits became an integral part of Scottish identity on a global stage.
The book of the exhibition Anatomy: A Matter of Death and Life, the National Museum of Scotland 2 July-30 October 2022.