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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Reviews of the Administration the Town's Affairs by Successive Town Councils between May 1660 and December 1965 and of the History and Development of the Town's Farms by David T. Adam, The Royal Burgh of Forfar
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The Passing of the Stewarts by Agnes Mure Mackenzie 1937
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A Short History of Scotland by Robert L. Mackie, 1955
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The Scottish Peaks by W. A. Poucher, 1974
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Scottish Literary Periodicals, Three Essays, David Finkelstein, Margery Palmer McCulloch, Duncan Glen, 1998
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Portrait of The Scott Country by Marion Lochhead, 1968
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My Uncle George, The Respectful Recollections of a Backslider in a Highland Manse by Alastair Phillips, 1986
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Glasgow Common Lodging-Houses and The People Living in Them by Stuart Laidlaw
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Northern Visions, Essays on the The Literary Identity of Northern Scotland in the Twentieth Century Edited by David Hewitt, 1995
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The Romans In Scotland, An Introduction to the Collections of the National Museum of Antiquities of Scotland by Clarke, Breeze & Mackay, 1980
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Kirkintilloch Shipbuilding by A. I. Bowman, 1983
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Social Conditions Around the Lomonds 1775-1875 by G. P. Bennett
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Scotland - The Brand. The Making of Scottish Heritage by David McCrone, Angela Morris and Richard Kiely, 1999
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The Road Through the Isles by John Sharkey, 1986
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Back O' The Hill, Highland Yesterdays by John G. Gibson, 2008
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Scotland Under Mary Stuart, an Account of Everyday Life by Madeleine Bingham, 1974
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More Views From North Lochs, Aimsir Eachainn by Hector Macdonald, 2009
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The Thistle At War by Helen McCorry, 1997
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Unionist Nationalism, Governing Urban Scotland, 1830-1860 by Graeme Morton, 1999
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Kerrera Mirror of History by Hope MacDougall of MacDougall, 2004
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Highland Ways and Byways, A Selection from the Writings of Kenneth A. Macrae 'Coinneach Mor', 1973
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Special and Named Printed Collections in the National Library of Scotland, edited by Graham Hogg, 1999
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Morvern Transformed, A Highland Parish in the Nineteenth Century by Philip Gaskell, 1968
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The House of Stuart, It's Rise and Fall by Maurice Ashley, 1980
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