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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Riot, Revelry and Rout: Sport in Lowland Scotland Before 1860 by John Burnett, 2000
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Round Moray, Badenoch and Strathspey, Walks and History by Richard Gordon, 1999
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Round Aberdeen, From Deeside to the Deveron, Walks and History by Richard Gordon, 2000
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Scottish Verse 1851-1951 by Douglas Young, 1952
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The Making of Urban Scotland by Ian H. Adams, 1978
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The Road to Rannoch and the Summer Isles by Ratcliffe Barnett, 1946
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Brithers A', A Minute a Day with Burns by Peter Esslemont, 1945
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Motorists' Companion on the Highways of Scotland by Christopher Trent, 1956
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Western Highlands by Arthur Gardner, 1948
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Mountain Footfalls, A Calendar of the Scottish Hills by Ian Mitchell, 1996
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Climbing The Corbetts, Scotland's 2,500ft Summits by Hamish M. Brown, 1988
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Introducing Fort William & Lochaber, 2004
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Landscapes of Scotland, British Heritage Series , 1985
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Scottish Local History, Maritime History Magazine, Vol 30, February 1994
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Registrum Episcopatus Aberdonensis, Ecclesie Cathedralis Aberdonensis Vol. II, The Spalding Club, Aberdeen, 1845
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Registrum Episcopatus Aberdonensis, Eccleie Cathedralis Aberdonensis Vol. 1, The Spalding Club, Aberdeen, 1845
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A Breiffe Narration of the Services Done to Three Noble ladyes by Gilbert Blakhal 1631-1649, The Spalding Club, 1844
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Letters, Illustrative of Public Affairs in Scotland addressed by Contemporary Statesmen to George, Earl of Aberdeen 1681-1684, The Spalding Club 1851
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The History of Scotland by Peter and Fiona Somerset Fry, 1982
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An Historical Geography of Scotland edited by G. Whittington and I. D. Whyte, 1983
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The Historical Geography of Scotland since 1707 by David Turnock, 1982
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'Rebellious and Contrary' The Glasgow Dockers 1853-1932 by William Kenefick, 2000
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How the Scots created Canada by Paul Cowan, 2006
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The Schoolmaster Engineer: Adam Anderson of Perth and St Andrews 1780-1845 by Kenneth J Cameron, 2007, Signed
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