Collection: Scottish Books
Discover vintage and antique Scottish books that celebrate Scotland’s history, literature, and culture. Perfect for collectors, book lovers, and anyone inspired by the spirit of Scotland.
Scottish books are at the heart of J.W.B Books and are what started our bookseller journey. We have a long-standing passion for Scottish books and are proud to truly specialise in this area, offering a wonderful selection of vintage and antique Scottish titles. Here you’ll find carefully chosen books covering history, literature, poetry, folklore, and local interest. Every title reflects our love for Scotland’s rich heritage and storytelling tradition.
Our Love of Scottish Books
Our collection features rare first editions, illustrated volumes, and important works on Scottish history, clans, geography, and art. Each book is chosen for its unique connection to Scotland’s past and culture, inviting you to delve into the rich world of Scottish literature and history.
Browse Our Vintage Scottish Books Collection
Looking for something specific? Use our search to find books by title, author, or topic. You might also enjoy exploring our Scottish History Books or Rare Books collections for more inspiration.
All of our books are accurately described and sourced with care, so you can buy with confidence from Scotland’s vintage book specialists.
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An Illustrated Literary Guide To Shropshire By Gordon Dickins 1987
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Old Forfar By Fiona Scharlau 2001
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The Third Statistical Account of Scotland The County of Angus 1977
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Scottish Biographies 1938
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Scotland's Castles By Chris Tabraham 2005 Historic Scotland
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Acts of the Lords of The Isles 1336-1493 Edited By Jean Munro and R. W. Munro 1986
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An Account of The Parish of Birse Historical, Statistical & Antiquarian; Also Brief Notices of the Surrounding Parishes By Robert Dinnie 1999
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Scottish Schools and Schoolmasters 1560-1633 By John Durkan 2006
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The University of St Andrews A Short History By R.G. Cant 1946
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Lays of The Scottish Cavaliers and Other Poems by William Edmondstoune Aytoun, 1887
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To The Mountains by Anthony Bertram, with Decorations by J. W. Power, 1929
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Glencoe and Dalness, Illustrated Guidebook, The National Trust for Scotland, 1957
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Mr Bolfry, A Play in Four Scenes, by James Bridie, with an introduction and notes by Dr J. T. Low, 1978
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Today and Yesterday, Poems for the People, by Margaret Donaldson, 1977
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The Colour of Black & White by Liz Lochhead, Poems 1984-2003
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Sons Of The Mars, Further Tales from the Tay's Legndary Training Ship by Gordon Douglas, 2013
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The Caledon Shipyard, The Foundation, The People, The Ships and its Demise by J.B. Reilly, 2017
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Ancestors in the Arctic, A Photographic History of Dundee Whaling by Malcolm Archibald, 2013
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We'll Send Ye Tae the Mars, The Story of Dundee's Legendary Training Ship by Gordon Douglas, 2008, Signed by Author
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A Shipbuilding History 1750 - 1932: A Recored of the Business Founded, about 1750, by Alexander Stephen at Burghead, and subsequently carried on at Aberdeen, Arbroath, Dundee and Glasgow
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Life In The Atholl Glens By John Kerr 1993
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Popular Disturbances In Scotland 1780-1815 By Kenneth J. Logue 1979
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The Northern and Western Islands of Scotland: Their Economy and Society In The Seventeenth Century By Frances J. Shaw 1980
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The Tenement A Way of Life A Social Historical and Architectural Study of Housing in Glasgow By Frank Worsdall 1979
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