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Scottish Authors: 8 Spooky Books to Read in October

Spooky Scottish books to read in October! From horror to cosy crime, these Scottish authors make good use of our gloomy landscapes to set the scene. Perfect for autumn.

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The Open Book: Wigtown Book Festival’s Hidden Gem

The Wigtown Book Festival continues this weekend! Did you know there's an Airbnb called The Open Book where you can live out your dream of running a bookshop?

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George Orwell Library On Jura: Artist Campaigns For Exhibition Home

Artist, Hans K Clausen, plans to establish a library on Jura solely dedicated to the works of famous author George Orwell.

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Scottish Bookshelf – Latest Releases From August

The Scottish bookshelf brings you all the latest book releases every month. Enjoy August reviews, blurbs and our top picks right here!

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Essential Scottish Poetry For The Modern Era!

Scotland has always been a land of poetry and prose, with many great writers originating here. Enjoy Scottish Book Trust's list of great modern Scottish poetry.

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Scottish Bookshelf – Books In Scots

The Scottish bookshelf brings you all the latest book releases every month. Enjoy this list of books that have been expertly translated into Scots.

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Scottish Bookshelf – Wildflower And Gardening Books

Browse a selection of green-fingered reads including wildflower identification in Scotland guides, gardening hack books and food growing references.

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Scottish Bookshelf – Books By Scottish LGBTQ Authors

A special Scottish bookshelf! Enjoy our brief list of some of the best books penned by Scottish LGBTQ authors to celebrate this Pride month.

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Scotland’s Forgotten Past!

Q&A with Alistair Moffat about his latest book Scotland's Forgotten Past - A History of the Mislaid, Misplaced & Misunderstood, which delves into thirty six surprising lost stories from Scotland's rich history...