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Scottish History by Martin Coventry
Much more informative than a mere picture or small book, much less expensive than a heavy history tome, this Wee Guide covers all the important events in Scotland, spanning 5000years.
Each section concisely describes the people, battles and deeds that shaped Scottish history, and ends with places to visit, some 220 in total, including opening times, facilities and telephone numbers. Ten maps and indexes.
Price: £3.95 / $7.27
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Prehistoric Scotland by Ann MacSween
An essential guide to Scotland's many magnificent prehistoric sites including the splendid Broch of Mousa, the standing stones of Callanish and Brodgar, the chambered tomb of Maes Howe and the prehistoric settlement of Skara Brae.
As well as describing what is know about the first peoples of Scotland, this Wee Guide lists over 100 of the best burial cairns, standing stones and circles, forts, duns and brochs, settlements, and museums to visit.
Complete with maps and many illustrations, this is an ideal introduction for anyone wanting to get the most from Scotland's prehistoric sites.
Price: £3.95 / $7.27
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The Picts by Duncan Jones
The Picts once ruled much of Scotland but their culture has all but been lost.
This Wee Guide looks at the events surrounding them, and includes descriptions of symbol stones. Places to visit associated with the Picts are listed and entries detail opening times and telephone numbers. Maps and numerous excellent illustrations.
Price: £3.95 / $7.27
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MacBeth by Charles Sinclair
This Wee Guide describes the coming of the Scots to Dalriada, the Picts, St Ninian and St Columba, Viking incursions as well as the incessant strife, intrigue and murder in the days of MacBeth.
It also includes over 50 places to visit, and many maps and illustrations.
Price: £3.95 / $7.27
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St Margaret and Malcolm Canmore by Charles Sinclair
St Margaret and Malcolm Canmore were an unlikely couple, yet together they and their sons united the country and transformed Scotland into a modern medieval kingdom.
This book covers their lives and those of their sons down to Alexander the Third.
Forty places to visit with maps, illustrations and an index.
Price: £3.95 / $7.27
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William Wallace by Duncan Jones
The life and times of William Wallace and the Wars of Independence.
The book lists castles, battlefields and places of interest, which are associated with Wallace and can be visited, including opening times and telephone numbers.
It is fully indexed and there are maps in the text to locate places of interest and numerous illustrations.
Price: £3.95 / $7.27
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Robert the Bruce by Duncan Jones and Alison L Rae
Describes the life and times of Robert the Bruce and the Wars of Independence including key dates and descriptions of battles.
It also lists castles, battlefields and places of interest which are associated with Bruce.
Fully illustrated, this is a lively introduction and handy guide.
Price: £3.95 / $7.27
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Mary Queen of Scots by Joyce Miller
The essential travel companion for visitors who want to experience some of the beauty, drama, romance and tragedy of Scotland's most renowned queen.
The text examines the events surrounding Mary, then lists castles and places of interest which can be visited with contact details.
Index and maps.
Price: £3.95 / $7.27
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The Jacobites by Charles Sinclair
Covers the Jacobite risings in detail from the 'abdication' of James the Seventh in 1688 to the disastrous battle of Culloden.
Lists places, battlefields and museums, with opening times and telephone numbers.
An index of people and events concludes the text.
Maps and many illustrations.
Price: £3.95 / $7.27
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Rob Roy MacGregor by Charles Sinclair
Rob Roy MacGregor is one of the giants of Scottish history, both brigand and hero.
The first part covers his life during the turbulent times of the Jacobite Risings, while the second lists places, battlefields and museums, with opening times and telephone numbers.
Maps and many illustrations.
Price: £3.95 / $7.27
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Flora MacDonald by David MacDonald
The life and times of Flora MacDonald, including her adventures with Bonnie Prince Charlie, emigration to North Carolina and her eventual return to Skye.
There are many places to visit, with opening times and telephone numbers.
Index, maps and many illustrations.
Price: £3.95 / $7.27
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Robert Burns by Dilys Jones
The life, times and poems of Robert Burns.
From the events surrounding Scotland's most popular poet to the full text of many favourite poems, this is an essential companion for fans of the bard and visitors who want to know more about his life, times and inspirations.
Price: £3.95 / $7.27
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Whisky by Euan Mitchell
The history and development of whisky from the early days of illicit distilling, as well as how it is made, and the different characters of malt whiskies.
Features over 50 distilleries, museums and other sites which can be visited with access, location, opening times and facilities.
An invaluable companion to Scotland's most famous export.
Price: £3.95 / $7.27
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The Castles and Mansions of Scotland by Martin Coventry
Explores the many castles and historic houses of Scotland which are open to the public with 140 sites to visit, including opening times and telephone numbers.
Each entry describes the location and history of the building.
There is an index, map and plenty of photgraphs.
Price: £3.95 / $7.27
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Haunted Castles of Scotland by Martin Coventry
Stories of ghosts and hauntings abound in Scotland's castles.
This Wee Guide where and why, and how to attempt a sighting!
Each entry of the gazetteer describes the location and history of the castle as well as ghostly tales.
Index, map to locate castles and numerous illustrations.
Price: £3.95 / $7.27
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