Scottish Plant Lore: An Illustrated Flora by Gregory J. Kenicer (21 May 2020).
Scotland's plants define its landscape. Plants have shaped the country's domestic economy and culture over centuries, providing
resources for agriculture and industry as well as food, drink and medicines. They have even inspired children's games and been
used as components in magical charms. Drawing together traditional knowledge with the work of some of the country's finest
botanical artists, this book is a magnificent celebration of Scottish plant lore.
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The Danger of Life by Ken Lussey (10 May 2019).
It is late 1942. Group Captain Robert Sutherland's first week in charge of Military Intelligence 11's operations in Scotland is not going smoothly.
An investigation into a murder at the Commando Basic Training Centre in the Highlands take an even darker turn that
draws Bob in personally. He is also trying
to discover who was behind an attempt to steal an advanced reconnaissance aircraft; and then Monique Dubois in MI5 asks for his help with an operation
of hers in Glasgow that has gone badly wrong.
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Scotland Revealed by Shahbaz Majeed (15 April 2020).
Scotland boasts a huge variety of landscapes, from spectacular mountain and moorland scenery, beautiful lochs, remote islands and wonderful
coastline, to its cultural heritage stretching back through the centuries, its unspoilt towns and villages, through the impact of the industrial
revolution to its dynamic cities of today. In Scotland Revealed, photographer Shahbaz Majeed has captured the huge variety of scenery, natural
and man-made, that makes Scotland special.
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The Mermaid and The Bear by Ailish Sinclair (16 October 2019).
Isobell needs to escape. She has to. Her life depends on it. She has a plan and it’s a well thought-out plan to flee her privileged
life in London and the cruel man who would marry her, and ruin her, and make a fresh start in Scotland. Her dreams seem to be coming
true, until the past catches up with her. Set in the late sixteenth century, at the height of the Scottish
witchcraft accusations, The Mermaid and The Bear is a story of triumph over evil, hope through adversity, faith in humankind and of
love.
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Thirty-One Bones by Morgan Cry (2 July 2020).
When Daniella Coulstoun's estranged mother Effie dies in Spain under suspicious circumstances, she feels it's her duty to fly
out for the funeral. On arrival, Daniella is confronted by a dangerous group of expat misfits who claim that Effie stole huge
sums of cash from them. They want the money back and Daniella is on the hook for it. When a suspicious Spanish detective begins
to probe Effie's death and a London gangster hears about the missing money, Daniella faces threats on every front
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Gears for Queers by Abigail Melton and Lilith Cooper (4 June 2020).
A bold new memoir that champions the belief that cycling really can be for everyone. Keen to see some of Europe,
queer couple Lilith and Abigail get on their old bikes and start pedalling. Along flat fens and up Swiss Alps, they
meet new friends and exorcise old demons as they push their bodies - and their relationship - to the limit. This frank
book looks at mental health and the challenges of staying true to yourself while travelling offers a fresh perspective
on the familiar bicycle tour.
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Skye's Cuillin Ridge Traverse: Strategies, advice, detailed topo booklet and 10 classic scrambles by Adrian Trendall (19 March 2020).
This two-volume guidebook provides detailed coverage of the iconic Cuillin Ridge, a 12km traverse on the Isle of Skye. Both volumes feature
official Harvey mapping. The first volume provides notes on training, gear and logistics, alongside 10 classic scrambles that can be used as
practice routes. The second volume focuses on the traverse itself and is the perfect booklet to carry while doing it.
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Whirligig by Andrew James Greig (26 March 2020).
Just outside a sleepy Highland town, a gamekeeper is found hanging lifeless from a tree. The local police investigate an
apparent suicide, only to find he's been snared as efficiently as the rabbit suspended beside him. As the body count rises,
the desperate hunt is on to find the murderer. But the town doesn't give up its secrets easily, and who makes the intricate
clockwork mechanisms carved from bone and wood found at each crime? Whirligig is a tartan noir like no other; an expose of
the corruption pervading a small Highland community.
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Fulfilment by Anne Stormont (3 May 2020).
The path of true love rarely runs smoothly. When former Edinburgh police detective Jack Baxter met local author and crofter Rachel Campbell
on the Scottish island of Skye, they fell in love. It was a second chance at happiness for both of them. They both had emotional baggage.
Jack helped Rachel cope with unimaginable grief after the death in combat of her soldier son, and Rachel was there for Jack after a criminal
with a grudge almost ended his life. Fulfilment is the third and final part in Rachel & Jack: The Skye Series.
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Anna by Laura Guthrie (25 June 2020).
Every cloud has a silver lining... doesn’t it? Anna is thirteen years old, lives in London with her father, and has Asperger’s syndrome.
When her father dies, she moves to Scotland to live with her estranged, reclusive mother. With little support to help her fit in, she
must use every coping strategy her father taught her - especially her ‘Happy Game’ - as she tries to connect with her mother, discover
her past, and deal with the challenges of being thrown into a brand new life along the way.
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West Highland Way by Jacquetta Megarry (20 March 2020).
The West Highland Way is Scotland's most popular long-distance walk, running 96 miles (155 km) from near Glasgow
to the foot of its highest mountain, Ben Nevis. This fifth edition includes the "extra mile" into Fort William. It
contains all you need to plan and enjoy one of the world's finest walks with detailed route description; history
and wildlife; detailed mapping at 1:42,500; practical information about transport and travel; 120 colour photos;
and printed on rainproof paper.
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Scotland's History by Fiona Watson (6 August 2020).
Who was St Columba? Why was Mary, Queen of Scots executed? When were the Jacobite risings? Scotland's vibrant and bloody past captures the
imagination. But there is far more to Scottish history than murder and mayhem, tragedy and betrayal. Fiona Watson looks back across thousands
of years into the lives of the people of Scotland. She captures the critical moments and memorable personalities, revealing the truth behind the
myths.
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The Devil Upstairs by Anthony O'Neill (3 September 2020).
If your neighbour was making your life hell, would you call upon the devil? Cat Thomas, a brilliant fraud investigator, has just
relocated from Florida to a dreamy flat in historic Edinburgh. Everything seems perfect. Except for the unbelievably noisy wannabe
rockstar upstairs. Soon Cat's blissful new life is in ruins. Desperate, she's willing to try anything. When all else fails, she makes
an appeal to Satan. And suddenly everything is eerily quiet. But her nightmare has only just begun...
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The British Lighthouse Trail: A Regional Guide by Sarah Kerr (9 September 2019).
Lighthouses have been used as aids to maritime navigation for centuries. They are highly recognisable and beloved features of our coastline
and waterways, treasured by communities and captivating visitors. But how many are there and is it really possible to visit them all? The
British Lighthouse Trail is the only book of its kind to provide a comprehensive listing of all lighthouses in Scotland, England, Wales,
Northern Ireland, the Isle of Man and Channel Islands accompanied by practical advice on how to reach them.
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Dance to the Storm by Maggie Craig (20 February 2020).
Edinburgh, December 1743: Redcoat Captain Robert Catto is between the Devil and the deep blue sea. His investigations have turned up compelling
evidence of a real threat posed to the House of Hanover by a plan to restore the House of Stuart to the British throne. His duty is to draw out
as many Jacobite supporters as he can find in Scotland's capital and gather evidence against them. The problem is that this risks his personal
happiness and the family of the woman he loves.
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A Journey in Landscape Restoration: Carrifran Wildwood and Beyond by Philip and Myrtle Ashmole (29 May 2020).
Carrifran Wildwood was the brainchild of local people. When Borders Forest Trust was founded the Wildwood became the Trust's first large land-based
project, and after 20 years of work it has become an inspirational example of ecological restoration. Removal of sheep and goats and planting 700,000
trees launched the return of native woodland and moorland, transforming degraded hill land into something akin to its pristine, vibrant, carbon-absorbing
state.
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