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The Seven Wonders of Scotland: Part 25 to 30

The Scotsman newspaper is running a public vote to find the Seven Wonders of Scotland, in association with the National Trust For Scotland. To help you choose from the 30 candidate wonders, BooksfromScotland.com have selected some of the best books on each of the subjects.

The final six wonders are Scotland's Literature, Scotland's Wildlife, The Scots Tongue, The Scottish Enlightenment, The Scottish Parliament, and St Kilda.

Scotland's Literature

BooksfromScotland.com is here to celebrate the whole of Scotland's literary heritage, from Burns to Scott, from Nigel Tranter to Irvine Welsh. We couldn't possibly pick out one or two books - why don't you have a browse?

Scotland's Wildlife

Scotland's Nature and Wildlife by K Taylor
Wild Land: Images of Nature from the Cairngorms by Peter Cairns and Mark Hamblin

The Scots Tongue

Scots: The Mither Tongue by Billy Kay; new revised edition for 2006
Teach yourself Scots with The Luath Scots Language Learner by L Colin Wilson
Written in the Language of the Scottish Nation: A History of Literary Translation Into Scots by John Corbett

The Scottish Enlightenment

The Scottish Parliament

Given the controversial design and the incredible cost, the Scottish Parliament is not universally loved. But it is a striking example of modern architecture and a major tourist attraction in Edinburgh.

A Scots Parliament by James Robertson
Getting it Together: The History of the Campaign for a Scottish Assembly, 1980-1999 by Bob McLean
A Diverse Assembly: The Debate on a Scottish Parliament by Lindsay Paterson

St Kilda

The Life and Death of St Kilda by Tom Steel
St Kilda: Island on the Edge of the World by Charles Maclean

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The Cambridge Companion To The Scottish Enlightenment - Paperback
This volume offers a philosophical perspective on an 18th century movement that has been influential on western culture.
£14.99
A Diverse Assembly: The Debate On A Scottish Parliament - Paperback - Lindsay Paterson
The 1997 Scottish Referendum confirmed the wish of the Scottish people for their first Parliament in almost 300 years. In this book Paterson draws together a collection of the key arguments for and against the reinstating of a Scottish Parliament.
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Getting It Together: The History Of The Campaign For A Scottish Assembly/Parliament, 1980-1999 - Paperback - Bob McLean
This text presents an eyewitness account of the Campaign for a Scottish Assembly/Parliament's tireless efforts to bring an arena for Scottish politics back home to the nation.
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The Life And Death Of St Kilda - Paperback - Tom Steel
During 1930 the inhabitants of the island of St Kilda were evacuated, their community having succumbing to the ravages resulting from mainland contact. This book tells the story of the people, why they left and what then happened to them.
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Scotland's Nature & Wildlife - Hardback - K. Taylor
A general overview of Scotland's natural scene is followed by an in-depth guide to watching different kinds of plants, insects, amphibians, birds and mammals, plus a calendar of tips on when best to appreciate them.
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A Scots Parliament - Paperback - James Robertson
This is a comprehensive introduction to the Scottish Parliament, both past and present, written in accessible, straightforward modern Scots.
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Scots: The Mither Tongue - Paperback - Billy Kay
Billy Kay discusses the social, cultural and political debate on Scotland's linguistic future, and argues for the necessity to retain and extend Scots if the nation is to hold on to its intrinsic values.
£9.99
The Scottish Enlightenment: The Historical Age Of The Historical Nation - Paperback - Alexander Broadie
This title explores the achievement of the Scottish Enlightenment. It looks not only at the thought, ideas and people who lived then but also at the creations that were animated by that thought.
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The Scottish Enlightenment: The Scots' Invention Of The Modern World - Paperback - Arthur Herman
Drawing on the most recent research, but written for the ordinary reader, this book looks at the influence of Scotland and the ideas of the Scottish Enlightenment upon western culture.
£25.00
Wild Land: Images Of Nature From The Cairngorms - Hardback - Peter Cairns; Mark Hamblin
Although led by stunning wildlife scenes and images of forest, mountain and moorland, this text not only describes the history and management of each species, but also takes a look back at the animals of Scotland's past and glances into the future of wildlife, making a plea for the importance of nurturing our precious land.
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Written In The Language Of The Scottish Nation: A History Of Literary Translation Into Scots - Hardback - John Corbett
John Corbett's survey of Scots literary translations from the 15th to the 20th century argues that translation has played a central role in the development of literature in Scots, lending authority to the vernacular & extending its stylistic range.