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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The Merchant Maiden Hospital of the City of Edinburgh Founded By The Company of Merchants and Mary Erskine 1694 By Margaret K. B. Sommerville 1970
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Scottish Texts and Calendars An Analytical Guide To Serial Publications By David and Wendy B. Stevenson 1987
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The Sutherland Estate, 1850-1920 Aristocratic Decline, Estate Management and Land Reform By Annie Tindley 2010
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Scotland and Australia 1788-1850 Emigration, Commerce and Investment By David S. Macmillan 1967
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The Transformation of Scotland The Economy Since 1700 Edited By T.M. Devine, C. H. Lee and G.C. Peden
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The Patent System and Inventive Activity During The Industrial Revolution 1750-1852 By H.I. Dutton 1984
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Scotland Reformed: The Reformation In Angus and The Mearns By Frank D. Bardgett 1989
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Scottish Literacy and the Scottish Identity Illiteracy and Society In Scotland and Northern England 1600-1800 By R. A. Houston 1985
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Farm Servants and Labour In Lowland Scotland 1770-1914 Edited By T. M. Devine 1984
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Observations On The Highlands of Scotland By William Gilpin 1973
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The History of Fordyce Academy Life At A Banffshire School 1592-1935 By Douglas G. M'Lean 1936
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Rural Economy and Country Life In The Medieval West By Georges Duby Translated By Cynthia Postan 1990
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An Orkney Estate Improvements At Graemeshall, 1827-1888 By Gilbert Schrank 1995
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Detailed List of the Old Parochial Registers of Scotland 1872
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Scotland's History Approaches and Reflections By Gordon Donaldson 1995
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Scottish Characters Sketches and Clerical, Legal and Medical Reminiscences by Sine Metu 1912
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Bill Paterson Tales from the Back Green 2008
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Scenes and Legends of the North of Scotland Or The Traditional History of Cromarty By Hugh Miller
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Letters of John Ramsay of Ochtertyre 1799-1812 Edited by Barbara L. H. Horn 1966
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Modern Roads By H. Percy Boulnois 1919
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The Scottish Castle By Stewart Cruden 1981
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A Dictionary of Scottish History By Gordon Donaldson & Robert S. Morpeth 1977
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The Disappearing Scottish Colliery A Personal View of Some Aspects of Scotland's Coal Industry Since Nationalisation By Robert S. Halliday 1990
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The Enterprising Scot Investors In The American West After 1873 By W. Turrentine Jackson 1968
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