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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Abredoniae Vtrivsque Descriptio A Description of Both Touns of Aberdeen By James Gordon Parson of Rothemay 1842
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Skipness The Wider View By Joanna Gordon 2006
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Lost Kingdoms Celtic Scotland and The Middle Ages By John L. Roberts 1997
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Skull & Saltire Stories of Scottish Piracy Ancient & Modern By Jim Hewitson 2005
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Land of the Lost Exploring The Vanished Townships of North-East Scotland By Robert Smith 1977
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Classic Walks In Scotland By Cameron McNeish & Roger Smith 1995
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The Lion In The North One Thousand Years of Scotland's History By John Prebble
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Photographic Memories North-East Coast In Pictures By James and Liz Taylor
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Crime and Punishment In and Around Bygone Aberdeen Hangman's Brae By Norman Adams 1993
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The Scottish Commander Scotland's Greatest Military Leaders From Wallace to World War II By Peter Reese 1999
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Tracing Scottish Local History A Guide To Local History Research In The Scottish Record Office By Cecil Sinclair 1994
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Fife Portrait of a County 1910-1950 From Rare Photographs By Raymond Lamont-Brown and Peter Adamson 1982
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A Vertebrate Fauna of Forth by Leonora Jeffrey Rintoul and Evelyn V. Baxter, 1935
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Old Dundee, Ecclesiastical, Burghal and Social, Prior to the Reformation by Alexander Maxwell, 1891
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Church and Social History of Atholl by John Kerr, 1998
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Tweed's Guide to Glasgow and the Clyde, with Illustrations on Steel and Wood, 1979
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The People In The Pews, Religion and Society in Scotland since 1780 by Callum G. Brown, 1993
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Growth & Contraction, Scottish Industry c. 1860-1990 by Peter L. Payne, 1992
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East Ross and Black Isle Official Guide
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Edinburgh in its Golden Age by W. K. Ritchie, 1967
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Recollections of a Bygone Age by Jessie Munro
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Logan Botanic Garden, Garden Guide, 1971
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City and Royal Burgh of Edinburgh, the Official Guide Issued by the City Corporation for the Convenience of Visitors
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Living Traditions of Scotland by George Scott-Moncrieff
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