Central Scotland
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Add to BasketGlasgow Crimefighter: The Les Brown Story
£8.49
- Paperback - Black & White
The true story of one of Glasgow's most controversial detectives and his battle with the criminals and violent street gangs of the city. 'Glasgow Crimefighter' tells the inside story of cases and criminals who have written themselves into the history of a city where brawling is said to be in the blood. -
Add to BasketLinlithgow
£9.34
- Paperback - Luath
Wallace Lockhart connects the rich history of Linlithgow with the warmth and vitality that presently illuminates it. -
Add to BasketThe Mineworkers
£12.74
- Paperback - Birlinn
This is the first substantial social history of mineworkers in Scotland to encompass the entire span of commercial mining from its origins in the Middle Ages to the extinction of deep coal mining in 2002. -
The Silent Traveller In Edinburgh
£8.49
- Paperback - Mercat
Exiled from China in 1933 and separated from his wife and children, Chiang Yee spent over 40 years travelling the world. In his own words, he was 'dazzled' by Edinburgh and this book paints a picture of the city and its people in the 1940s. -
Add to BasketAlive And Kicking: A Story Of Crime, Addiction And Redemption In Glasgow's Gangland
£8.49
- Paperback - Mainstream
From running with the infamous Calton Tongs to running Calton Athletic, David Bryce's life is a remarkable story of crime, violence, alcoholism and drug addiction in Glasgow's gangland. In this text, Bryce recounts the many highs and lows he has experienced in what is an inspirational tale of survival and success against the odds. -
Add to BasketCrimelord: The Licensee
£9.99
- Paperback - Mainstream
Caught up in Glasgow's notorious 'ice cream wars' of the early 1980s, Tam McGraw was the leader of the Barlanark Team, a gang of robbers who caused havoc in central Scotland over a period of some 15 years. Told through friends, fellow crooks and occasional rivals, this is a true gangster story. -
Add to BasketThe Edinburgh New Town Gardens: 'Blessings As Well As Beauties'
£25.50
- Hardback - Birlinn
For most people, a garden is a private refuge where they can satisfy their need for beauty, tranquillity and order. These concepts were very much to the fore during the planning, building and maintenance of the gardens in Edinburgh's New Town, and this book features some of the most elegant and beautiful examples. -
Add to BasketLiving Memories: A Portrait Of Edinburgh In The Last Century
£11.04
- Paperback - Birlinn
Steeped in history and culture, few cities in the world can boast the allure of Edinburgh. Drawing from the archives of the Edinburgh Evening News, this title tells the story of the city's transformation during the 20th century, as it evolves from being a provincial centre to become a cosmopolitan city. -
Add to BasketMore Morton Greats
£16.99
- Hardback - Breedon
Over the years, Greenock Morton FC have experienced both highs and lows, periodically gracing both the upper and lower divisions of Scottish football. This book recalls the significant players, managers and moments in the club's history. -
Add to BasketTextile Treasures At The Glasgow School Of Art
£19.99
- Paperback - Herbert
This tour through the textiles collection in the Glasgow School of Art's archives contains a wide selection of work ranging from 17th stumpwork to traditional Scandinavian designs, 1930s modernist work and pieces by Austrian artist Emmy Zweybruck, jacquard woven samples from Donalds of Dundee, 1990s student creations.
