Publications

Scotland's History

Historian Fiona Watson looks back across thousands of years into the lives of the people of Scotland. She captures the critical moments and memorable personalities known throughout the world

Scotland's Landscapes

Scotland’s Landscapes tells the enduring story of this interaction between man and his environment with stunning new imagery from the National Collection of Aerial Photography.

Scotland's Public Libraries

Designations Report 2021

A report about the architectural and historical development of purpose-built, public libraries in Scotland.

Scotland's Sporting Buildings

Scotland’s Sporting Buildings brings the special interest of these sites and structures to life for the first time in a fascinating and accessible guide.

Scotland's Thatched Buildings

Introductory Designations Report 2018

This report is to inform the designations review of over 300 buildings in Scotland which are thatched or are recorded as having had been thatched. 236 of these buildings are currently listed (2018).

Shifting Sands

Links of Noltland, Westray: Interim Report on Neolithic and Bronze Age Excavations 2007–09

Shifting Sands documents some of the most remarkable discoveries including the Westray Wife, a Neolithic stone figurine, now recognised as the earliest depiction of the human form known from Scotland.

St Kilda

The Last and Outmost Isle

This book St Kilda back from the ‘end of the world’ to tell a compelling story of triumph over geographical adversity.

St Peter’s, Cardross

Birth, Death and Renewal

The ruin of St Peter’s College has sat on a hilltop above the village of Cardross for more than three decades.

Stirling Castle for Kids

The ultimate book about Stirling Castle for children! Packed with fun facts about royals, legends, battles and unicorns – plus loads of amazing activities and illustrations.

The Honours of Scotland

The Honours of Scotland tells the turbulent story of the Honours – Scotland's crown jewels – and the equally dramatic tale of the Stone of Destiny.

The Picts Guide

Including Guides to St Vigeans Museum and Meigle Museum

This extensively illustrated book explores all the available information on the Picts in an appealing, accessible and authoritative way.

The Small Isles

This comprehensive guide – illustrated with a wealth of photographs, maps and drawings – takes readers on a tour of both place and time.