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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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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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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Scottish Education School and University From Early Times To 1908 By John Kerr 1910
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The Municipal History of Dundee, 1873 (First Edition Book)
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The Port of Dundee, Official Handbook, issued by the Trustees of the Harbour of Dundee, 1952
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The Satire of Cynicus by Martin Anderson, 1890 (First Edition Book)
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The Little General and The Rousay Crofters Crisis and Conflict on an Orkney Crofting Estate By William P.L. Thomson 1981
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Scotland and The Fictions of Geography North Britain, 1760-1830 By Penny Fielding 2008
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The Real Patriots of Early Scottish Independence By Alan Young and George Cumming 2014
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The Hub of the Highlands The Book of Inverness and District The Centenary Volume of Inverness Field Club 1875-1975
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Water Power In Scotland 1550-1870 By John Shaw 1984
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Scotland and England 1286-1815 Edited By Roger A. Mason 1987
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Roll of the Graduates of the University of Aberdeen 1956 -1970 With Supplement 1860-1955 Compiled By Louise Donald & W S MacDonald 1982
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An Agricultural Atlas of Scotland By J.T. Coppock 1976
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Outlaws of Medieval Scotland: Challenges To The Canmore Kings, 1058-1266 By R. Andrew McDonald 2003
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The Perth Guildry Book 1452-1601 Edited By Marion L. Stavert 1993
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