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Alasdair Gray - 1981

This work, originally published in 1981, has been hailed as the most influential Scottish novel of the second half of the 20th century.

Its playful narrative techniques convey a profound message, personal and political, about humankind's inability to love and yet our compulsion to go on trying.

Portrait of Orkney

George Mackay Brown - 1981

A vivid portrait of the island that inspired his work from one of Scotland's greatest poets..

A vivid portrait of the island that inspired his work from one of Scotland's greatest poets.

So You're Going to Wear the Kilt!

J. Charles Thompson - 1981

All you want to know about tartan dress!"A readable and handy book on Scottish attire not only for those starting to wear Scottish dress, but also for those who may have been wearing the kilt for some time." (from the Foreword by Andrew MacThomas of Finegard).

All you want to know about tartan dress!"A readable and handy book on Scottish attire not only for those starting to wear Scottish dress, but also for those who may have been wearing the kilt for some time." (from the Foreword by Andrew MacThomas of Finegard)

The Mad Bad Line: The Family of Lord Alfred Douglas

Brian Roberts - 1981

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The Master of Gray Trilogy: Lord and Master / The Courtesan / Past Master

Nigel Tranter - 1981

A 16th-century tale of one of Scotland's noblest families, comprising the novels LORD AND MASTER, THE COURTESAN and PAST MASTER, focusing on Patrick, Master of Gray, the son and heir of the 5th Lord Gray, who was to become involved in daring plots to free the imprisoned Mary Queen of Scots..

A 16th-century tale of one of Scotland's noblest families, comprising the novels LORD AND MASTER, THE COURTESAN and PAST MASTER, focusing on Patrick, Master of Gray, the son and heir of the 5th Lord Gray, who was to become involved in daring plots to free the imprisoned Mary Queen of Scots.

Hamish's Groats End Walk: One Man and His Dog on a Hill Route Through Britain and Ireland

Hamish Brown - 1981

For five months, Hamish Brown and his collie dog Storm walked the length and breadth of the British Isles, taking in the highest peaks in Scotland, England, Wales and Ireland.

In this captivating account of his travels, Hamish's unique blend of description, anecdote and personal philosophy triumphantly evokes the spirit of the mountains and provides a many-sided personal guide to Britain's finest hill country. (from back cover)

Best ofScotland

1981

Lanark

Portrait of Orkney

So You're Going to Wear the Kilt!

The Mad Bad Line: The Family of Lord Alfred Douglas

The Master of Gray Trilogy: Lord and Master / The Courtesan / Past Master

Hamish's Groats End Walk: One Man and His Dog on a Hill Route Through Britain and Ireland

Best of
Scotland