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This is the first collected poems of Scotland's second makar, after Edwin Morgan, with new poems. Lochhead's work is refreshing, with a feminist agenda often plain to see, it is a particularly good introduction for those who shy away from poetry.

Shake It Up, Baby! tells the story of how The Beatles rose to fame in 1963, through exclusive eye-witness accounts from those who were there: Beatlemaniacs, journalists, broadcasters and TV producers, and the other bands who could only watch in awe as the Beatles went from bottom of the bill to headline act to the biggest band on the planet.

In this book, Robin Noble, who has been intimately involved with this corner of the north-west Highlands of Scotland his whole life, celebrates its rugged beauty and shares many intimate encounters with the resident wildlife which surrounded his cottage in its wooded glen under the 'long mountain' of Quinag.

Everyday Gaelic was originally published by Gairm Publications in 1984 and had been reprinted many times. This is an expanded and updated edition which feature up-to-date orthography.

The search for a Northwest Passage, connecting the Atlantic and the Pacific was one of the great maritime challenges, and it was not until the 1850s that the first one-way partial transit of the passage was made. This book charts the remarkable contribution to Arctic exploration made by the Scots - whose role has often been overlooked.

Margaret Bryce has been having a hard time since dying in 2014. In a place beyond, we join Margaret as she revisits her life, from Aberdeen to Australia; Piper Alpha to Thatcher. A Country of Eternal Light is an utterly original, bitingly funny and poignant novel about grief and how we remain wanted by our loved ones, dead or alive.

This text offers Martin Martin's narrative of his journey around the Western Isles, with information on custom, tradition and life, and an account of St Kilda, published in 1697, and Sir Donald Monro, High Dean of the Isles, visit after the fall of the Lords of the Isles, written in 1549.

All the poetry of Sorley Maclean, the most significant 20th century Gaelic poet, is gathered together in one volume for the first time. Over 150 poems, some never published before, are given in Gaelic alongside their English translation. Introduced by a biographical essay on his life, influences and impact.

In this new biography, the story of James VI and I is laid bare, and a welter of scurrilous assumptions penned by his political opponents put to rest. What emerges is a portrait of James as his contemporaries knew him: a gregarious, idealistic man obsessed with the idea of family, whose personal and political goals could never match up to reality.

Acclaimed historian Alistair Moffat sets off in the footsteps of the Highland clans. In twelve journeys he explores places of conflict, recreating as he walks the tumult of battle. This is a unique exploration of many of the places and events which define a country's history.

Living what the philosophers call a good life is not always easy. If there is a single human quality that most of us value above others it is kindness. Love and kindness are at the heart of this new collection by Alexander McCall Smith.

Iona Lee's debut collection charts the journey of the writer, artist and performer into adulthood. Written in a unique voice, Iona playfully toys with thematic devices in this entertaining exploration of art and artifice, absence and impermanence, truth and tale telling.

All they wanted was land: land for crofting and land on which to build a house. In 1908, ten desperate men were imprisoned for refusing to leave the island of Vatersay which they had raided. This book, the first about Vatersay, draws on detailed records to tell the remarkable story of the raiders and their struggles against poverty.

For almost 150 years until the late 20th century French Onion Johnnies - or Ingan Johnnies, as they were known north of the Border - were a familiar group of seasonal immigrant workers in cities and towns throughout Scotland and indeed Britain. This book provides a record of their lives and work.

A new book from one of the bestselling and most highly regarded Scottish historians.

This fascinating and comprehensive account of Arran's long and eventful history also includes a selection of traditional Arran songs and stories, originally collected by William Mackenzie before the First World War.

The fifth book in Douglas Skelton's critically acclaimed Rebecca Connolly series. Set in Rannoch, Perthshire, Children of the Mist sees reporter Rebecca on the trail of a story that proves blood may be thicker than water but can still be easily spilled.

No Sweet Sorrow is a gripping novel penned by the renowned author, Denzil Meyrick. Published in 2023 by Birlinn General, this book is a remarkable addition to the literary world. The genre of the book is an intriguing mix that keeps the readers hooked from the very beginning. The author's unique writing style and the publisher's excellent presentation make this book a must-read. The story unfolds with an intensity that keeps the readers on the edge of their seats, making 'No Sweet Sorrow' a true testament to Meyrick's storytelling prowess. Don't miss out on this literary gem from 2023, brought to you by Birlinn General.

Weak Teeth is a wonderfully astute portrait of a messed-up family coping with mental illness, grief, difficult relationships and toothache, told with verve and originality. A captivating debut from Edinburgh-based writer Lynsey May, for fans of Sally Rooney, Meg Mason and Marian Keyes.