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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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Burt's Letters from the North of Scotland as related by Edmund Burt (Scottish History Book, 2012)

Burt's Letters from the North of Scotland as related by Edmund Burt (Scottish History Book, 2012)

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The First Book of The McFlannels by Helen W. Pryde (Scottish Fiction Book, 1948)

The First Book of The McFlannels by Helen W. Pryde (Scottish Fiction Book, 1948)

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The Introductory Survey Of The Sources and Literature of Scots Law By Various Authors 1936

The Introductory Survey Of The Sources and Literature of Scots Law By Various Authors 1936

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An Introduction To Scottish Legal History By Various Authors The Stair Society 1958

An Introduction To Scottish Legal History By Various Authors The Stair Society 1958

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The Public Roads and Bridges and Dumfriesshire 1650-1820 By James Robertson 1993

The Public Roads and Bridges and Dumfriesshire 1650-1820 By James Robertson 1993

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Scotland and The French Revolution By Henry W. Meikle (1912) 1969 Reprint

Scotland and The French Revolution By Henry W. Meikle (1912) 1969 Reprint

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Doune Historical Notes By Moray S Mackay 1990

Doune Historical Notes By Moray S Mackay 1990

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The Northern Frontiers of Roman Britain By David J. Breeze 1982

The Northern Frontiers of Roman Britain By David J. Breeze 1982

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Tuath Is Tighearna Tenants and Landlords An Anthology of Gaelic Poetry of Social and Political Protest From The Clearances To The Land Agitation (1800-1890) Edited By Donald E. Meek

Tuath Is Tighearna Tenants and Landlords An Anthology of Gaelic Poetry of Social and Political Protest From The Clearances To The Land Agitation (1800-1890) Edited By Donald E. Meek

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The Sword of the North Highland Memories of the Great War By Dugald MacEchern 1923

The Sword of the North Highland Memories of the Great War By Dugald MacEchern 1923

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The Irish Identity of The Kingdom of the Scots In The Twelfth and Thirteenth Centuries By Dauvit Broun 1999

The Irish Identity of The Kingdom of the Scots In The Twelfth and Thirteenth Centuries By Dauvit Broun 1999

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The Lairds of Glenlyon By Duncan Campbell 1984 Historical Sketches Relating Mainly To The Districts of Breadalbane, Glenlyon, Glenorchy and Rannoch

The Lairds of Glenlyon By Duncan Campbell 1984 Historical Sketches Relating Mainly To The Districts of Breadalbane, Glenlyon, Glenorchy and Rannoch

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Farmlife In Northeast Scotland 1840-1914 The Poor Man's Country By Ian Carter 1979

Farmlife In Northeast Scotland 1840-1914 The Poor Man's Country By Ian Carter 1979

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Scottish Farming Past and Present By J.A. Symon 1959

Scottish Farming Past and Present By J.A. Symon 1959

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Villages of Edinburgh by Malcolm Cant, Volume 2 (Scottish History Book, 1989)

Villages of Edinburgh by Malcolm Cant, Volume 2 (Scottish History Book, 1989)

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Forres A Royal Burgh 1150-1975 By Alfred Houghton Forbes 1975

Forres A Royal Burgh 1150-1975 By Alfred Houghton Forbes 1975

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Soho For The Colonel On The Trail of Colonel Thornton By Michael Brander 1961

Soho For The Colonel On The Trail of Colonel Thornton By Michael Brander 1961

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Highland and Traditional Dances By D. G. Maclennan 1950

Highland and Traditional Dances By D. G. Maclennan 1950

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The Urquhart Censuses of Portpatrick 1832-1853 Edited By N. L. Tranter 1980

The Urquhart Censuses of Portpatrick 1832-1853 Edited By N. L. Tranter 1980

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The Romans In Scotland, An Introduction to the Collections of the National Museum of Antiquities of Scotland by D V Clarke, D J Breeze & Ghillean Mackay (Scottish History Book, 1980)

The Romans In Scotland, An Introduction to the Collections of the National Museum of Antiquities of Scotland by D V Clarke, D J Breeze & Ghillean Mackay (Scottish History Book, 1980)

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Highland Homespun by Margaret Leigh (Scottish Memoir Book, 1937)

Highland Homespun by Margaret Leigh (Scottish Memoir Book, 1937)

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Highways and Byways in the Central Highlands by Seton Gordon (Travel & Exploration Book, 1948)

Highways and Byways in the Central Highlands by Seton Gordon (Travel & Exploration Book, 1948)

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Natural History in the Highlands and Islands by F. Fraser Darling (Natural History Book, 1947)

Natural History in the Highlands and Islands by F. Fraser Darling (Natural History Book, 1947)

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The Illustrated History of Edinburgh's Suburbs by Sandy Mullay (Scottish History Book, 2002)

The Illustrated History of Edinburgh's Suburbs by Sandy Mullay (Scottish History Book, 2002)

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