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This book traces the roots and traditions of Scottish folklore and introduces all its key parts, combining a huge range of material from gypsy-lore and Arthurian legend to tales of magical beasts, demons and witches and lore associated with the natural world. A-Z of locations throughout the country and the folklore associated with each place.

When her best friend's wedding in the mountains of Argyll ends in tragedy, reporter Shona Sandison is drawn into a mystery decades in the making. As she unravels the deadly secret that binds a group of friends, Shona discovers a hidden crime in a rural town that links a missing teen, a sinister political elite and an occult plot.

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.

In this thought-provoking and alarming book, veteran China specialist and foreign correspondent Ian Williams examines how China's aggressive foreign policy is arguably the biggest threat to our security and is a problem that not just the West - but the rest of the world - ignores at its peril.

A young girl and her mother settle in the woods for a night's sleep, after a long and tiring journey. But who will keep them safe from harm? A wee bird is watching from the trees. And he knows just what to do. A vividly illustrated telling of a folk tale that speaks to themes of displacement, migration and protection.

When Russian tanks rolled into Ukraine, Jen Stout left Moscow abruptly, ending up on a border post in southeast Romania, where she began to cover the human cost of Russian aggression. Night Train to Odesa begins in Russia and continues to focus on people in Ukraine. It is the account of a young female reporter with no backup or security.

A story of the border: a place of beginnings and endings, of differences and similarities. This is also the story of an ancient place; where hunter-gatherers penetrated into the virgin interior, where Celtic warlords ruled, the Romans came but could not conquer, and where the glittering kingdom of Northumbria thrived.

What Colour Are You Wellies? is a beautifully illustrated children's book about the seabirds of the Hebrides and the colour of their feet. It visits iconic landmarks of the Hebrides and meets different seabirds that live there. Perfect for toddlers and younger children, whilst those who are a little bit older should be able to read it themselves.

In this book, acclaimed journalist and Hebridean expert Roger Hutchinson tells the true story of one of the most bizarre events ever to have happened in Scottish waters: when the ship SS Politician ran aground on Eriskay, laden with more than 260,000 bottles of whisky ... The true story behind Compton Mackenzie's classic novel, Whisky Galore.

Robbie Gould is not psychic. Of course he isn't - that's not a real thing. So why is a woman standing in his driveway begging him for help in finding her son, who she's convinced has been kidnapped? Join Gould as he plunges into a bizarre world of rare whisky, drug dealers, bent cops, social influencers and yakuza mobsters to uncover the truth.

What is it that makes this exquisite part of Italy so seductive? Historian Alistair Moffat embarks on a journey into Tuscany's past, underlining both the area's regional uniqueness as well as the vital role it has played in the history of the whole of Italy.

The Perfect Passion Company shows Alexander McCall Smith at his most perceptive, playful, and generous. These three interconnected tales offer a glimpse inside the psychology of matchmaking, the search for love and companionship, and the mysterious spark of attraction that can, at times, catch hold of us all.

George Orwell's vivid memoir of his time living among the desperately poor and destitute, Down and Out in Paris and London is a moving tour of the underworld of society. Exposing a previously-hidden world to his readers, Orwell gave a human face to the statistics of poverty for the first time - and in doing so, found his voice as a writer.

The first book to go behind the scenes with England's Red Roses, unveiling their, challenges, heartbreaks and triumphs. Jessica Hadyen tells this remarkable story, featuring interviews with all the major players in the squad to tell the true story of the team, including Marlie Packer, Jess Breach, former captain Sara Hunter and many more.

Perched on a beautiful Scottish island, Café Canna is one of the remotest restaurants in Britain. This book is a magnificent celebration of Café Canna and the close-knit island which is its lifeblood. Over 70 recipes showcase the enormous range of dishes produced locally - all of which can be replicated by cooking enthusiasts at home.

A brand-new new cookery book from Masterchef finalist Sarah Rankin, showcasing the extraordinary versatility of Scottish produce. Kith is a collection of practical, seasonal dishes mixing the traditional and the contemporary which celebrates the extraordinary versatility of Scotland's larder in a hundred recipes.

A useful reference for anyone interested in Scottish history and the derivations of place names the length and breadth of the country, this authoritative book has sections on early names, territorial divisions and general surveys of areas. It also looks at saints, church terms and river names.

This anthology of imaginative writing is arranged like St Andrews itself, where you can find an Art Deco cinema, a late medieval spire, and a 1970s residential block all on the same street.

In this new instalment in the perennially popular 44 Scotland series, we are back in the world of Angus and Domenico, Bruce, Matthew and Elspeth, and, of course, Bertie and his friend Ranald Braveheart Macpherson. Filled with Alexander McCall Smith's trademark wit, warmth and humour, this new book is a must-read.

A fascinating study by three experts which uncovers - contrary to received opinion - that Glasgow's Gaelic roots run deep and are a fundamental component of its identity. Includes an A-Z list of modern place-names and their Gaelic origins.