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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Poverty Is Relative The Story of Sir John Willilam Ramsden 1831-1914 and Sir John Frecheville Ramsden 1877-1958
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The Soap Man Lewis, Harris and Lord Leverhulme By Roger Hutchinson 2003
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The Industrial Archaeology of Scotland II The Highlands and Islands By John R. Hume 1977
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Rise and Progress of Scottish Education By Alexander Morgan 1927
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Aberdeenshire to Africa, Northeast Scots & British Overseas Expansion by John D. Hargreaves, 1981
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Scotland's Oldest and Newest City How Perth Regained Its City Status and Why It Matters By John Hulbert 2016
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Improvement and Romance Constructing The Myth of the Highlands By Peter Womack 1989
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The Clan Maclean A Gaelic Sea Power By John Mackechnie 1954
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The Dundas Despotism By Michael Fry 1992
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Enemies of God The Witch-Hunt In Scotland By Christina Larner 1981
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Building Stones of Edinburgh By I.T. Bunyan, J.A. Fairhurst, A .Mackie and A.A. McMillan 1987
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The Eclipse of Scottish Culture Interiorise and The Intellectuals By Craig Beveridge and Ronald Turnbull 1989
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The Union of 1707 Its Impact On Scotland Essays By P W J Riley, A L Murray, R H Campbell, A Fenton, I S Ross and S A C Scone 1974
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Aberdeenshire Donside and Strathbogie An Illustrated Architectural Guide By Ian Shepherd 2006
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The Healers A History of Medicine In Scotland By David Hamilton 1981
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The Making of a Scottish Landscape Moray's Regular Revolution 1760-1840 By John R. Barrett 2015
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Scottish Democracy 1815-1840 The Social and Intellectual Background By Laurance James Saunders 1950
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Architecture in Scotland by Helmut Petzsch, 1971
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Scottish Photography: A History, by Tom Normand, 2007
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Alba: The Gaelic Kingdom of Scotland AD 800-1124 By Stephen T. Driscoll 2002
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The Invention of Scotland Myth and History By Hugh Trevor-Roper 2008
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Myth, Migration and The Making of Memory Scotia and Nova Scotia C.1700-1900
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The City and Its Worlds Aspects of Aberdeen's History Since 1794 Edited By Terry Brotherstone & Donald J. Withrington 1996
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The Scottish Medieval Town Edited By Michael Lynch, Michael Spearman, Geoffrey Stell 1988
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