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 Magic of Gigha, Memories of 20th Century Life on God's Island by Freddy Gillies 2006 Signed copy
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White Stone Country, Growing Up In Buchan by David D. Ogston 1986
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A Desciption of The Western Isles of Scotland Ca 1695 and A Late Voyage To St Kilda By Martin Martin
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Social Class In Scotland: Past and Present Edited A. Allan MacLaren
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Banff & Buchan An Illustrated Architectural Guide
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The Strange Death of Scottish History By Marinell Ash 1980
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The North-East of Scotland A Survey Prepared For The Aberdeen Meeting of the British Association For The Advancement of Science 1963
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History In The Grampian Landscape By Sydney Wood and John Patrick 1982
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New Ways Through The Glens By A.R.B. Haldane 1962
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The School Board of Glasgow 1873-1919 By James M Roxburgh 1971
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A Century of Golf at Cruden Bay 1899-1999 including a local history
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Stories Frae Aberdeen Grave and Gay Mostly Gay Victory V Edition Book 3 By Peter Esslemon 1945t (Vintage Scottish Stories)
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Mains Again A Sequel To 'Mains's Wooin' A Drama of Northern Rural Life With Music By Gavin Greig (Vintage Drama)
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The Scottish Nation 1700-2000 By T.M. Devine 1999 (Modern Scottish History)
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A History of the Scottish People 1560-1830 By T.C. Smout 1969 Author Signed (Modern Scottish History)
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The Discovery of Scotland The Appreciation of Scottish Scenery Through Two Centuries of Painting By James Holloway & Lindsay Errington 1978 (Vintage Art History)
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Glencoe and Beyond The Sheep-Farming Years 1780-1830 By Iain S. MacDonald 2005 (Modern Agricultural History)
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Science and Medicine In The Scottish Enlightenment Edited By Charles W. J. Withers and Paul Wood 2002 (Modern Science History)
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Scotland's Stone of Destiny Myth, History and Nationhood By Nick Aitchison 2000 (Modern Scottish History)
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Who's Who In Scotland 2009 (Modern Reference Book)
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The Development of Housing In Scotland By Douglas Niven 1979 (Modern Social History)
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The Scots Overseas By Gordon Donaldson 1966 (Vintage Scottish History)
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A Highland Newspaper The First Hundred and Fifty Years of The Inverness Courier 1817-1967 (Modern Newspaper History)
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Scottish Pageantry By Albert Mackie 1968 (Vintage Cultural History)
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