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A celebration of Scotland at the Olympics

Not only does this marvellous book, Scotland’s Track and Field Olympians tell us stories of the lives, successes and significance of Scots athletes, but it...

A fascinating read – whether you like a dram or not

Don’t worry – The Language of Whisky is not a book which takes an oaky sip of Scotland’s finest and turns it into a seven-verse...
A tribute to Hugh MacDiarmid

A rose garden tribute to Scotland’s great poets

In a corner of a park in Glasgow, there lies an unassuming tribute to some of Scotland's greatest poets. The Scottish Poetry Rose Garden was...

The fascinating secrets we all carry in our bones

Think medical chat is dry? Never want to be seated next to a doctor at a dinner party? Swap those name places back and think...

A sensitive look at Glasgow in the 20th century

It is remarkable to think that the late Eric Watt was considered an amateur photographer.  Capturing the second half of the 20th century in Glasgow,...

Edinburgh’s most gruesome murders brought together

Calling all Edinburgh dwellers: ever wondered if someone was murdered on your street long, long ago? Jan Bondeson reveals all in their articulate account of...


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