Looks at pirates and pirate stories with a Scottish connection. Part of the Scotties series of activity books for young readers.
A reissue to mark the 150th anniversary of the birth of Charles Rennie Mackintosh. Ahead of her time, and with a commitment to quality, Glasgow... Læs mere
In two volumes: an annotated facsimile of this classic title (first published 1841) plus a Critical Study. Ross-shire born polymath Hugh Miller... Læs mere
Hugh Miller started his working life as a stonemason's apprentice. A keen interest in fossil collecting followed and he was successful in arousing public interest... Læs mere
The recollections of folk who have come from near and far, and from a variety of backgrounds, for the berry-picking season.
A Scottie activity book for young readers for home and classroom use. The book looks at the plants and wildlife of the Scottish countryside, and discusses such topics as climate change and renewable energy.
Suitable for children of 7-9 years, this book on the history of flight in Scotland includes an 8-page activity section with games, puzzles and drawings for colouring in.
Several of Robert Burns' poems deal with the supernatural. This book intends to help celebrate the 250th anniversary of the poet's birth, looks at the world of himself... Læs mere
A study of the life and work of Robert Burns, placing his work into the tapestry of events in Ayrshire, Scotland and the wider world - which all shaped his experiences and his poetry.
This is the story of the Codona family - a fairground dynasty that has lasted in Scotland for over 200 years.
'Galoshins' was a folk drama performed in people's houses on New Year's Eve or Hallowe'en in the south of Scotland over a hundred years ago. These are oral reminiscences collected for the School of Scottish Studies Sound Archive.
Co-published with the European Ethnological Research Centre, in the Flashbacks series. Andrew Ramage, the son of a farm servant, kept a diary... Læs mere