Welcome to The Scottish Bookworm
Your source Scottish books: Books about Scotland and books from Scotland
Welcome to the Scottish Bookworm as site that we hope that you will visit regularly to view any new books about Scotland or new books by Scottish authors or just to browse our massive selection of Scottish books.
Scottish Books
Of course one of the the most incredible things about Scotland is the wonderful and awe inspiring scenery that words can not describe. Thankfully some ambitious authors have attempted to describe the pleasure of the Scottish landscape but the best books about travel in Scotland usually include spectacular photography which goes some way to show how great Scotland is. However to truly enjoy Scotland you must visit for real.
One of the other fascinating things about Scotland is the country's eventful history. Although Scottish history often appears brutal and blood thirsty the people and events have helped to shape, and many would say create, the society we live in today.
Scottish Biographies & Autobiographies
Lots of biographies and autobiographies of famous Scottish people such as Adam Smith and the tragic Mary Queen of Scots.
Maps of Scotland
A massive selection of Scottish Maps including the OS Landranger 1:50.000 range of maps.
Books About The History of Scotland
The history of Scotland is one of the most interesting topics to study. The long standing feud between England and Scotland led to several famous battles such as the Battle of Bannockburn. However the Scottish people havehad a profound effect upon world history and have helped create the world we live in.
Books About Sports & Sporting in Scotland
Scotland is the home of golf but there are a great many other sports which are enjoyed in Scotland such as hill walking & rambling.
Scottish Travel Books & Guides
Of course one of the most spectacular things about Scotland is the immense number of diverse places to visit. We will be listing Scottish travel guides to the various regions of Scotland such as the Outer Hebrides etc.
Scottish Fiction Books
Scotland has a number of amazing fiction writers many of whom are world renowned from the likes of Sir Walter Scott to the modern writings of Ian Rankin and J. K. Rowling
Scottish Children's Books
From the famous Beano and Dandy to the modern day heroes such as Harry Potter, Scottish children's authors continue to write some of the most interesting and educational material available.
Books About Scottish Music
Scottish is not just bagpipes and fiddle. In recent years some of theworld's most popular bands and musicians either come from Scotland or can trace their origins to this incredibly inventive and creative nation.
Scottish Movie, Film & Television
Scotland has brought us a number of superb actors and actresses as well as a number of noteworthy films and masses of television productions.
Scottish Authors & Writers
Scotland has produced a great many men and women of note and while the scientists and thinkers have published highly respected papers and books it is the Scottish fiction writers who are the most popular. From famous crime writers such as Ian Rankin and the immensely popular creator of Harry Potter, J. K. Rowling, Scotland continues to be a place of inspiration and creation.
Scottish Poets & Poetry
While Robbie Burns is remembered the world over on Burns Night there are a great many more poets in Scotland that are well worth a read.
Scottish Jokes & Humour
Ever since Victorian times Scottish humour has given people something to laugh about but the number of jokes about the Scottish are like the grains of sand on the beach.