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  | | Stories from South Uist(Updated) by Angus Maclellan, John Lorne Campbell, Birlinn Ltd, J.L. Campbell Paperback, 262 Pages, Published 2011 by Birlinn Ltd ISBN-13: 978-1-874744-26-9, ISBN: 1-874744-26-2 "This is an extraordinary collection of tales from one of the very greatest Gaelic storytellers, Angus MacLellan, and translated by one of Scotland's finest Celtic Scholars, John Lorne Campbell. The stories in the book include every type of tale found on South Uist, from Fingalian heroes and ghost stories to international folktales and humorous and historical local anecdotes. These tales of ancient kings, thrilling escapes, jealous stepm ..." |
 | | Scottish Maps Calendar 2020 by Birlinn Ltd Calendar, 24 Pages, Published 2019 by Birlinn Wall Calendar ISBN-13: 978-1-78027-585-7, ISBN: 1-78027-585-4 "Following the continued success of the 2019 Scottish Maps Calendar, Birlinn is once again proud to collaborate with the National Library of Scotland.This new calendar features more of the most beautiful maps of Scotland ever made. From the very earliest representations of Scotland in the second century AD, through the first printed maps of the 16th century and the achievement of the Ordnance Survey in the 1920s and 1930s to the most rec ..." |
 | | The Essential Gaelic-English / English-Gaelic Dictionary(Reprint) by Angus Watson, Birlinn Ltd Paperback, 480 Pages, Published 2017 by Birlinn Ltd ISBN-13: 978-1-78027-464-5, ISBN: 1-78027-464-5 "Angus Watson's Essential Gaelic-English and English-Gaelic dictionaries are well-established as one of the leading dictionaries of the Gaelic language.This combined dictionary is ideal for learners of Gaelic at all levels, and its generous coverage of vocabulary from fields such asbusiness and IT makes it a valuable tool for all those who require an up-to-date reference work. It contains a large amount of explanatory material, numerous ..." |
 | | Glasgow The Autobiography by Alan Taylor, Birlinn Ltd Hardcover, 320 Pages, Published 2017 by Birlinn Ltd ISBN-13: 978-1-78027-353-2, ISBN: 1-78027-353-3 "Glasgow: The Autobiography tells the story of the fabled, former Second City of the British Empire from its origins as a bucolic village on the rivers Kelvin and Clyde, through the Industrial Revolution to the dawning of the second millennium. Arranged chronologically and introduced by journalist and Glasgowphile Alan Taylor, the book includes extracts from an astonishing array of writers. Some, such as William and Dorothy Wordsworth, D ..." |
 | | The Scottish Wildlife Calendar 2018 by Laurie Campbell, Birlinn Ltd 24 Pages, Published 2017 by Birlinn Ltd ISBN-13: 978-1-78027-494-2, ISBN: 1-78027-494-7 |
 | | Understanding Roman Frontiers A Celebration for Professor Bill Hanson by David J. Breeze, Rebecca Jones, Ioana Oltean, David John Breeze, Birlinn Ltd, Ioana Adina Oltean, W. S. Hanson Hardcover, 288 Pages, Published 2015 by Birlinn Ltd ISBN-13: 978-1-906566-85-2, ISBN: 1-906566-85-2 "Roman frontiers defined the Roman Empire, one of the greatest states that the world has ever seen. By understanding these frontiers we can better understand the relationship between Rome and her neighbours. Leading scholars of the frontiers of the Roman Empire have come together to present this collection of essays published in honour of one of their most distinguished practitioners, Professor Bill Hanson. The focus of the book is how w ..." |
 | | Scottish Nursery Rhymes by William Montgomerie, Norah Montgomerie, Birlinn Ltd Hardcover, 272 Pages, Published 2015 by Birlinn Ltd ISBN-13: 978-1-78027-335-8, ISBN: 1-78027-335-5 "The first thing the majority of children learn by heart is a nursery rhyme. Norah and William Montgomerie have here gathered together over two hundred such traditional rhymes from all over Scotland. They will be new to some but old family favourites to many. To help those whose Scots is less than perfect there is a helpful glossary of 'Words you may not Know'. There are games, counting rhymes, songs, lullabies, riddles, even toasts, in ..." |
 | | An Introduction to Scottish Ethnology A Compendium of Scottish Ethnology Volume 1 (Scottish Life and Society, A Compendium of Scottish Ethnology series) by Alexander Fenton, Margaret A. Mackay, Birlinn Ltd Hardcover, 528 Pages, Published 2013 by Birlinn Ltd ISBN-13: 978-1-906566-06-7, ISBN: 1-906566-06-2 "The publication of 'An Introduction to Scottish Ethnology' sees the completion of the fourteen-volume Scottish Life and Society series, originally conceived by the eminent ethnologist Professor Alexander Fenton. The series explores the many elements in Scottish history, language and culture which have shaped the identity of Scotland and Scots at local, regional and national level, placing these in an international context. Each of the t ..." |
 | | What Presence! The Rock Photography of Harry Papadopoulos by Harry Papadopoulos, Ken Mccluskey, Birlinn Ltd Paperback, 120 Pages, Published 2013 by Birlinn Ltd ISBN-13: 978-1-84697-256-0, ISBN: 1-84697-256-6 "Harry Papadopoulos began his photographic career outside the Apollo in Glasgow, flogging photographs to gig-goers. He soon moved to London, and from 1979 to 1984 worked as a staff photographer for Sounds, for which he provided countless front covers. During those five years he covered Blondie, David Bowie, Devo, Joy Division, Bryan Ferry, Siouxsie and the Banshees, The Clash, The Specials, Wham!, ABC, Edwyn Collins, The Associates and m ..." |
 | | The Lay of the Last Minstrel A Poem by Sir Walter Scott, Birlinn Ltd Paperback, Published 2013 by Birlinn ISBN-13: 978-1-78027-185-9, ISBN: 1-78027-185-9 |
 | | An Introduction to Scottish Ethnology A Compendium of Scottish Ethnology Volume 1 (Scottish Life and Society, A Compendium of Scottish Ethnology series) by Alexander Fenton, Margaret A. Mackay, Birlinn Ltd Paperback, 528 Pages, Published 2013 by John Donald ISBN-13: 978-1-906566-70-8, ISBN: 1-906566-70-4 "The publication of 'An Introduction to Scottish Ethnology' sees the completion of the fourteen-volume Scottish Life and Society series, originally conceived by the eminent ethnologist Professor Alexander Fenton. The series explores the many elements in Scottish history, language and culture which have shaped the identity of Scotland and Scots at local, regional and national level, placing these in an international context. Each of the t ..." |
 | | The Scottish Cat An Anthology of Poems by Hamish Whyte, James Hutcheson, Birlinn Ltd Hardcover, 112 Pages, Published 2013 by Birlinn Illustrated ISBN-13: 978-1-78027-139-2, ISBN: 1-78027-139-5 "Cats have always had a special appeal to poets, exhibiting many human attributes, not least the characteristic Scottish trait of thrawnness. According to legend, the Scots were the first northern people to keep cats—Fergus I of Scotland is said to have brought one from Portugal in the fourth century BC—and Scots have taken cats to their hearts ever since. This anthology of more than 60 poems explores the relationship between people and ..." |
 | | Back to Caledonia Scottish Return Migration from the Sixteenth Century to the Present by Mario Varricchio, Birlinn Ltd Paperback, 304 Pages, Published 2012 by Birlinn Ltd ISBN-13: 978-1-906566-44-9, ISBN: 1-906566-44-5 "Global interest in the multifaceted phenomenon of return migration is increasing, yet it remains a largely neglected area of historical research in all countries, including Scotland. Academic studies in the field of Scottish diaspora have flourished in the last twenty years. However, so far, only a handful of essays have shed light on the experience of Scottish emigrants who decided to head back home. The contributors to this volume exp ..." |
 | | Essential English-Gaelic/Gaelic-English Dictionary (Scots Gaelic Edition) by Angus Watson, Birlinn Ltd Hardcover, 448 Pages, Published 2012 by Birlinn ISBN-13: 978-1-84158-367-9, ISBN: 1-84158-367-7 "Angus Watson's "Essential Gaelic-English and English-Gaelic" dictionaries are well-established as the leading dictionaries of the Gaelic language. This combined dictionary is ideal for learners of Gaelic at all levels, and its generous coverage of vocabulary from fields such as business and IT makes it a valuable tool for all those who require an up-to-date reference work. It contains a large amount of explanatory material, numerous exa ..." |
 | | Farming and the Land(Updated) (Scottish Life and Society, A Compendium of Scottish Ethnology series) by Alexander Fenton, Kenneth Veitch, Birlinn Ltd Hardcover, 1,232 Pages, Published 2012 by Birlinn Ltd ISBN-13: 978-1-906566-05-0, ISBN: 1-906566-05-4 "An interest in rural life and culture has long been a feature of ethnology in Scotland. This multi-author volume explores a variety of topics on the broad theme of farming and the land. The 43 chapters are divided into ten thematic sections: the environmental setting; settlement, society and landscape; crops and livestock; buildings; the workforce; types of land use; tools, techniques and processes; industry, engineering, communications ..." |
 | | Auld Enemies The Scots and the English by David Ross, Rupert Besley, Birlinn Ltd Paperback, 176 Pages, Published 2012 by Birlinn Ltd ISBN-13: 978-1-78027-049-4, ISBN: 1-78027-049-6 "For almost a thousand years, Scotland and England have been neighbour nations. For more than half that time, they were foreign countries, often at war. Four hundred years ago, they began to share a monarchy; three hundred years ago, they joined in a United Kingdom. A new concept of 'Britishness' arose, but for most purposes Scots remained Scots and English remained English, and the old sense of rivalry remained. In olden times, a war of ..." |
 | | To the Hebrides Samuel Johnson's Journey to the Western Islands of Scotland and James Boswell's Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides by Ronald Black, James Boswell, Samuel Johnson, Birlinn Ltd Paperback, 640 Pages, Published 2011 by Birlinn Ltd ISBN-13: 978-1-78027-031-9, ISBN: 1-78027-031-3 "Samuel Johnson and James Boswell spent the autumn of 1773 touring through the Lowlands and Highlands of Scotland as far west as the islands of Skye, Raasay, Coll, Mull, Inchkenneth and Iona. Both kept detailed notes of their impressions, and later published separate accounts of their journey. These works contain some of the finest pieces of travel writing ever produced: they are also magnificent historical documents as well as portraits ..." |
 | | Hebridean Desk Address Book by Mairi Hedderwick, Birlinn Ltd Hardcover, 96 Pages, Published 2011 by Birlinn Ltd ISBN-13: 978-1-84158-987-9, ISBN: 1-84158-987-X "The sketches have been collected over a period of forty years, and both the old and the new are represented here, showing the changing faces of the landscapes. Mairi's sketches range across most of the isles, from Tiree to St Kilda, expertly capturing their differences and characters." |
 | | The Hebridean Pocket Address Book by Mairi Hedderwick, Birlinn Ltd Hardcover, 96 Pages, Published 2011 by Birlinn Ltd ISBN-13: 978-1-84158-988-6, ISBN: 1-84158-988-8 "This pocket-sized address book is attractively illustrated with acclaimed illustrator Mairi Hedderwick's beautiful sketches of seasonal Western Island scenes." |
 | | The Fantastical Feats of Finn MacCoul(1st Edition) by Norah Montgomerie, Julian Brooks, Birlinn Ltd, Paul Rumsay Hardcover, 272 Pages, Published 2009 by Birlinn Ltd ISBN-13: 978-1-84158-817-9, ISBN: 1-84158-817-2 "This collection of mystical folk tales about the Celtic hero Finn MacCoul is magical and bloodthirsty compendium full of humour, love and heroism. The legend of Finn exists in several cultures, but most notably in Scotland and Ireland, where he and the Fian, his band of loyal followers, are still important cultural figures. Many place names that grace the Celtic lands have their basis in these tales. Kyle Rhea, for example, between the ..." |
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