Scottish Stories

by Mike Nicholson & Patrick Corrigan

Granny is back from a trip to Scotland and she's brought lots of gifts for her family! But as the presents get bigger and the living room gets busier, everyone wonders... what on earth will Granny bring next?

This funny, energetic picture book is inspired by the popular memory game - with a Scottish twist. With brilliantly bizarre gifts - including a daft wee dog, a bellowing bagpiper and even the Loch Ness Monster! - children from Scotland and beyond will love the surprises on every page. Mike Nicholson's text sparkles and Patrick Corrigan's illustrations are full of colour, character and humour.

by Kathryn Selbert

Ever thought about shoving your granny off a bus? See what happens when you try in this brilliantly cheeky board book.

Sing and act out the much-loved Scottish song as you really do push Granny off the bus!

This hilarious twist on the classic Scottish rhyme is perfect for sharing with toddlers. The bright, colorful illustrations are full of fun details to spot and the moving parts and durable flaps are friendly for wee fingers.

by Lynley Dodd

Hairy Maclary is looking for some peace and quiet for his afternoon doze. But everywhere he goes he's followed by an irrepressible yellow duckling, Zachary Quack, who wants to footle and frolic and play. Hairy Maclary keeps trying to skedaddle away only to be followed by the pittery pattery duck! 

Hairy Maclary has been the best wee dug ever since he first went out of the gate and off for a walk, and the addition of a cute fluffy duckling makes this hilarious rhyming story our favourite of his adventures.

by Michelle Sloan & Elena Bia

Bobby, a lively wee puppy who lives in Edinburgh, has many friends - local policeman John Gray, the children at Heriot's School and an orphaned boy called Sandy - but he still longs for a home of his own. 

One day, Bobby and Sandy catch a pickpocket and as a reward Sandy is given a new home, but the loyal pup can't go with him. Then Bobby remembers John Gray, the kindly constable...

This timeless tale of friendship, loyalty and finding a home is perfect for young dog lovers and visitors to Scotland. Readers of all ages will be moved by the story of how Bobby became a world famous dog.

by Mairi Hedderwick

Welcome to the Island of Struay, home of one of the best-loved characters in children's books and as seen on TV - Katie Morag McColl!

Grannie Island doesn't think much of Granma Mainland's fancy ways, but when a prize sheep gets stuck in Boggy Loch on Show Day, it's up to the ever-resourceful Katie Morag to save the day - with a little help from her two grandmothers...

Mairi Hedderwick’s beautiful illustrations and acute observations are a delight for children and adults alike.

by Eilidh Muldoon

A unique Scottish colouring book suitable for adults as well as children, featuring 20 of the country's most iconic places, including: 

Edinburgh Castle * Forth Rail Bridge * St Andrews * HMS Discovery, Dundee * Balmoral castle * Loch Ness/Urquart Castle * Dunrobin * Castle, Stromness, Orkney * Skara Brae * Callanish standing stones * Lews Castle, Lewis * Highland Games * Eilean Donan * Duart Castle, Mull * Tobermory, Skye * Kelvingrove Museum, Glasgow * Caerlaverlock Castle * Abbotsford House * Melrose Abbey * Rosslyn Chapel * Falkirk Wheel * Stirling Castle * Edinburgh Christmas Market

Eilidh Muldoon's are ideal for all levels of colouring - plenty of intricate detail for those who like a colouring challenge, yet simple enough for those with less patience to create beautiful colour artwork in a short time.

by David Macphail & Mariana Ruiz Johnson

Cross the moat, pass through the gatehouse and dodge flying arrows as you journey back in time on a search-and-find history adventure!

Blaze the Dragon guides you through the fascinating world of medieval times - where lords, ladies and even wizards roam. Discover how castles were built, how knights fought and the secrets of magic and medicine.

Perfect for Where’s Wally fans, this book has 12 illustrated scenes to search, and ten medieval characters to spot in every location.

Written by a real castle steward, and told by a real dragon!

by Lari Don & Philip Longson

“Every loch in Scotland, however beautiful, has its cold, dark depths. And every loch in Scotland has its kelpie. But it's easy to forget those dangers on a sunny afternoon..."

Flora is playing with her brothers and sisters by the loch when she notices a stunning white horse. While her siblings clamour for a chance to ride the beautiful animal, Flora is worried. Where has this strange horse come from? Why are its hoof prints wet?

Too late Flora realises this is no horse! It's a kelpie: a shape-shifting water horse from Scottish folklore known to steal children. Can Flora reveal the secret of the kelpie in time to save her family?

The kelpie, once a lesser-known creature of Scottish mythology, is now enjoying legendary status as Andy Scott's magnificent Kelpies statues have become a world-famous tourist attraction just down the road from Linlithgow!