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Scots Dictionary
Scots is the language spoken, in a variety of forms, by the majority of people who live in Scotland. From aboot to yatter, this wee book will help you brush up on your Scottish brogue.
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Clans and Tartans
The histories of over 100 Scottish clans - each one illustrated with its tartan
Crest, motto and Gaelic name given for each clan
Includes listing of family and related clan names
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Scottish Songs: A Pocket Guide
Scottish Songs is a delightful little selection of Scotland's best-known songs. They range in theme from songs of place and love to patriotic and drinking songs, but all have that spirited and lyrical appeal that makes Scottish songs popular the world over.
The songs include music and chord notation, and are accompanied by a collection of highly evocative photographs to make this a charming memento of a visit to Scotland.
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The Haggis: A Pocket Guide
Food writer Clarissa Dickson Wright delves into the mysterious history of Scotland's national dish. Find out how the haggis got its name and all the necessary ingredients to make your own. Also includes Robert Burns' Address to the Haggis.
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Maw Broon's But an' Ben Cookbook
A whole new collection of recipes from Scotland's favourite family.
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Maw Broon's Cookbook
Winner of the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards 2007: Best Scottish Cookbook - Nominated for the Best Easy Recipes Book and Best Cookbook Design Awards.
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A Dance Called America
By James Hunter.
This is an account of what happened to the thousands of people who left the Scottish Highlands to make a new life in the United States and Canada.
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Cooks Tour of Scotland
From Barra to Brora in 120 recipes
By Sue Lawrence
Full of delicious and original recipes. It's not only a must for anyone visiting Scotland but for anyone who loves seasonal, healthy, freshly grown, caught or farmed food.
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Scotland - Photography by Graeme Wallace
An 80 page paperback book packed with stunning photographs from throughout Scotland. Arranged geographically this book shows off some of Graeme Wallace's very best photographs.
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The Book of the Bagpipe
by Hugh Cheape
A short, readable and highly informative text that presents the story of the pipes from their origins in ancient times right up to the present day.
(Hardback edition)
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Scotland's Kings & Queens
Text by Chris Tabraham
An illustrated guide to the many dynasties that ruled Scotland from its emergence in 843 until its union with England in 1707.
Paperback, 260 x 190 mm , 32 pages, 32 colour photographs, 8 colour illustrations
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Scottish Clans and Tartans
Text by Alistair Cunningham
This entertaining guide describes the origins of the clans, their hierarchies and customs.
Paperback, 260 x 190 mm , 32 pages, 54 colour photos, 1 colour map
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Hamish McHaggis and the Ghost of Glamis
By Linda Strachan, illustrated by Sally J Collins
Angus hears scary noises when they visit Hamish's grandfather at Glamis Castle, could it be a ghost?
ISBN 09546701-9-1
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Hamish McHaggis and the Search For the Loch Ness Monster
By Linda Strachan, illustrated by Sally J Collins
Rupert doesn't believe in the Loch Ness Monster, so Hamish and his friends take him to find Nessie.
ISBN 09546701-5-9
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Hamish McHaggis and the Skye Surprise
By Linda Strachan, illustrated by Sally J Collins
Jeannie's brother is having a surprise party on the Isle of Skye. But he's not the only one who gets a surprise.
ISBN 09546701-8-3
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Hamish McHaggis and the Edinburgh Adventure
By Linda Strachan, illustrated by Sally J Collins
Hamish has tickets for the Tattoo at Edinburgh Castle. But will they make it?
ISBN 09546701-7-5
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Edinburgh Activity Book
Puzzles, colouring, quizzes and brain teasers for children of all ages featuring famous (and infamous) Edinburgh characters and the Tattoo Drum Major. Hours of activity fun!
ISBN 1-85217-105-7
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Monopoly - Edinburgh Edition
The Edinburgh Edition of this popular board game features the Edinburgh Tattoo on Park Lane (or Edinburgh Castle as its known here)
P&P is £4.95 for this item due to its size
A must for all expatriot Scots!
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