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Britain's high places are many and varied, from the rolling hills and lush valleys of the Malverns to the vertiginous slopes of Snowdonia, the romantic peaks and vistas of the Lake District and the silent sub-Arctic tundra of the Cairngorms.

The book features beautiful illustrations packed with detail. Children will love looking for the key objects (from animals , plants and flowers to vehicles,) illustrated and spelt out  in more than 125 vignettes in the full-page illustrations, which are also crammed with marvellous incidental details.

Once common across most of the country, beavers were hunted to extinction in the sixteenth century, but have gradually been returning to Scottish waters. In this deeply personal account, Argaty's Tom Bowser tells of his attempts to save these incredible animals, and the gains that beavers ultimately brought to his family farm.

Glasgow, 1931. After a devastating crime, Dr Jack Cuthbert finds himself working at the intersection between rising British fascism, anti-Semitism and the infamous Glasgow razor gangs. To solve the case, Cuthbert needs to rely on all the expertise he can gather from those around him. But who can he trust?

Being a doctor is a privilege; it is also very demanding and can be stressful, and to be able to look after others, we need to look after ourselves. We offer you this little book of poetry, Tools of the Trade, as a friend to provide inspiration, comfort and support as you begin work.

Few bands in British musical history have achieved the mythical status of Oasis. Roll With It is a comprehensive account of that journey. Andy Bollen explores the Gallagher brothers' chemistry and rivalry, the backstage fights, their Irish blood and English hearts, the substance abuse and intense media circus that swirled around them.

Dive in to Glasgow's vibrant musical heritage with this guide to the people, places and events which have shaped the city's world-renowned music scene. With decades of experience between them, Fiona Shepherd, Alison Stroak and Jonathan Trew, the founders of Glasgow Music City Tours, are your guides on this compelling voyage of discovery.

The Isle of Lismore has a long reputation as a holy island, beginning with the foundation of a monastery by St Moluag in the sixth century. Robert Hay tells the story of Moluag's monastery, recently rediscovered by community archaeology, before exploring the rise and fall of the Bishopric of Argyll.

In rich and telling detail, Alistair Moffat relates the remarkable story of the Highlands and Islands of Scotland. The north is being renewed, the land is coming alive once more and this unique story ends on an upbeat note as the Highlands and Islands of Scotland look forward to a future of possibilities.

Since 1945 the world has changed at breakneck speed. In this unique social history, acclaimed bestselling historian Alistair Moffat tells the story of these changes - many of which have been dizzying and disorientating - and how they have affected each and every one of us in all parts of the country.

Join Robin Crawford on a personal journey from the source of the River Tay to the sea. Reaching back to a prehistoric fish found near Balruddery in Perthshire, we follow its story through time to the present day, with detours to seek gold, clans, battles, forts, disasters, witches and whisky. For fans of Robert Macfarlane and Annie Worsley.

Edinburgh, 1930, and the world is on the brink of change. Leading the charge is the free-spirited Miss Jean Brodie, but while Miss Brodie manipulates and charms 'her girls' - known as the Brodie Set - with notions of romance and heroism, tragedy and a cruel betrayal beckon... The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie is one of Muriel Spark's greatest novels.

Nature artist Jane Smith has been fascinated by wildlife communities and ecosystems her whole adult life. Starting from Argyll, she travels from the towering cliffs of St Kilda and the peatlands of Lewis to the Solway estuary and the urban sprawl of Glasgow - to explore the interaction of people and wildlife in a variety of diverse settings.

The new poetry collection from Andrés N. Ordorica (picked as an Observer Best Debut Novelists for 2024), Holy Boys seeks to address the echoes of adolescence and the pains of living a life in the shadows of unspeakable desires and all-consuming longing. This collection is for readers who appreciate language and the multilingual power of poetry.

Presents the second city of renaissance Scotland showing, through photographs and drawings, the life and the maritime quarter of this great port. This title illustrates Dundee's transformation into a major Georgian town at the centre of the flax trade between St Petersburg and the USA.

In Lost Perthshire, Ann Lindsay takes us on a fascinating journey through the lost architectural, geographical, industrial, and archaeological heritage of Perthshire.

A travel guide to the outskirts of Aberdeen that explores the lands which encircle the city, spreading seamlessly round its heart like a great fan. It guides the reader from faded landmarks to vanished villages through an evocative trail of the past.

From the winner of the Bloody Scotland Debut Prize. In 1930, the killing of a Soho prostitute is hardly a priority for Scotland Yard. But when a second, similar murders soon come to light, everything changes. Cuthbert and his team find themselves in a nightmarish world of people-trafficking, prostitution and drug use amongst the upper classes.

Today the Northeast of Scotland is the picture of peace and tranquillity. Some of the highest quality agricultural land is to be found here. But it was not always like this. Written for the non-expert and including stunning photographs and diagrams, this is the essential introduction to the geology and landforms of this part of Scotland.