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In this book Dan MacCannell looks at the rich and varied lost legacy of this haunting part of Scotland, from castles and houses to hospitals, illicit stills and even a loch. he result is a vivid and stimulating insight into the way Deeside has changed over many centuries.

In this fascinating book, illustrated with over 100 period photographs, Bruce B. Bishop explores the changing face of Badenoch over millennia, from the Ice Age, Pictish and Celtic times through the coming of Christianity, the Jacobite rebellions, the more leisured Victorian age, and the twentieth century.

This, the final volume in Diane Morgan's acclaimed Lost Aberdeen trilogy, is a fascinating, ground-breaking account of the west side of the city. Featuring period photographs, illustrations and maps, Lost Aberdeen: The Freedom Lands uncovers the forgotten hamlets and communities that make up this large area of the modern city.

In Lost Aberdeen: The Outskirts, Diane Morgan embarks on a fascinating and highly readable journey into the environmental and architectural heritage of those familiar parts of Aberdeen that began life on the fringes of the city. Illustrated with period photographs and maps, it is a goldmine of information about this historic city.

This sticker book is a stimulating and fun way for young children to learn about the animals and wildlife of Scotland. As well as flora and fauna, the stickers show many of the activities people like to do out in the wild, from kayaking and camping to walking and climbing.

This sticker book is a stimulating and fun way for young children to learn about Scotland's amazing coast and seashore. As well as animals. birds and plants, there are stickers of boats and many of the activities people enjoy on the water, including swimming, sailing and fishing

The Edge of Silence is a profoundly moving and poignant book that explores the author's hearing loss as he journeys in search of endangered British native species. Neil's journey takes him to the mountaintops and islands of the Scottish Highlands to the marshes of England and the hills of Wales.

This is the story of two young women who meet in Ethiopia. Beautiful Sylvie is full of joy and hope, but all her dreams come crashing down after a disastrous childbirth leaves her hiding from the world. And feisty Juliet, a surgeon in London, whose demons force her on the run to Africa which proves to be a rollercoaster of an adventure.

Someone has big plans for Stoirm, and they'll stop at nothing to get what they want. Investigative journalist Rebecca Connolly returns to the Scottish island to find out who is terrorising the locals, plunging herself into a murky, backstabbing world of threats, conspiracy and murder.

From the author of the critically acclaimed bestseller, The Edinburgh Skating Club. Delve into one of Scotland's most notorious periods of history, and discover the women behind the killers - the scheming wives of Burke and Hare. This is a story that takes the reader deep into the darkness of Victorian Scotland, where sinister events unfold.

Young children will love bringing to life these amazing images of Scottish farms by brushing with water to reveal colour. The book also features very short captions (around 10-15 words) to describe the various scenes.

Young children will love bringing to life these amazing images of Scottish castles by brushing with water to reveal colour. The book also features very short captions (around 10-15 words) to describe the various scenes.

Tennis is one of the only sports in which women have consistently played on the same stage as men for the past 50 years, creating their own culture and narrative. Building Champions explores the complex, remarkable stories of winning players from across the globe and asks what this generation can tell us about the future of women's tennis.

Alexander McCall Smith, one of the world's best-loved writers, has reimagined the stories behind anonymous photographs in this charming, humorous, unexpected and poignant collection.