Books published by Birlinn General

After distinguished service in the First World War, Richard Hannay settles down with his wife Mary and their son. However, news comes to him of three kidnappings. With no more than a few tantalisingly cryptic lines of verse as clues, he is soon on the trail of Dominick Medina - a charismatic polymath but a man 'utterly and consumedly wicked'.

Butch Wilkins and the Sundance Kid charts, both hilariously and touchingly, sport's golden years on terrestrial television, recreating the halcyon days of 1980s British sport.

Jill Calder's illustrations offer a fresh and vital perspective of this popular historical tale of The Bruce as told by James Robertson, one of Scotland's most significant modern writers. This graphic novel is to be published to coincide with the 700th anniversary of Battle of Bannockburn

Manchester is one the world's most iconic cities. Not only was it the first industrial city, it can claim to be the first post-industrial city. This book uses historic maps and unpublished and original plans to chart the dramatic growth and transformation of Manchester.

Sixth in a compelling series of crime novels, packed with authentic police procedure, plot twists and gritty humour.

A full-colour collection of military maps of Scotland, spanning five-hundred years of Scottish history.

The first and only collection based on MacCaig's poetry written in or about his beloved Assynt in Sutherland.

The story of Britain's last wilderness, this is the struggle of a community to preserve itself against the harshness of the environment and the cynical exploitation of man.

A rare volume detailing the cultural traditions of the island of Mull.

Features tales of monsters who dwell in lakes, of small people who trap humans in earthen mounds where time stands still; of dark, shape- shifting spirits whose cloak of human form is betrayed by the sand and shells which fall from their hair. This work takes us far beyond Christian times to the edge of the Iron Age.

The life of Bruce is one of the greatest comeback stories in history. Heir and magnate, shrewd politician, Bruce became a gifted military leader and a wise statesman. This book aims to encourage popular reassessment of Bruce as politician, warrior, monarch and saviour of Scottish identity from extinction at the hands of the Edwardian superstate.

This book is an intimate, fond and funny memoir of one of the greatest novelists of the last century.

Ian Buxton, the UK's No.1 bestselling author on spirits, takes us on a tour of the different colours, flavours, creation methods and characteristics, and makes his pick of the best rums in the world. Whether you like your rum in cocktails, or prefer to sip it neat, this is the only book on rum you will ever need.

The latest in the acclaimed series on Scotland's geology and landscapes which explains how Scotland's scenery was made, why it looks the way it does today and how it has changed over millions of years

The latest in the acclaimed series on Scotland's geology and landscapes which explains how Scotland's scenery was made, why it looks the way it does today and how it has changed over millions of years.

After joining the the Lovat Scouts at the outbreak of the Second World War Donald Angus Gillies is sent on a mission to the Alps, where he meets Francoise, a young French Canadian SOE agent. The pair immediately form a close bond, but when Francoise is injured and captured, DA realizes his feelings for her are much, much stronger...

A young girl and her mother settle in the woods for a night's sleep, after a long and tiring journey. But who will keep them safe from harm? A wee bird is watching from the trees. And he knows just what to do. A vividly illustrated telling of a folk tale that speaks to themes of displacement, migration and protection.

A verse novella by Glasgow Laureate Jim Carruth.

Full transcript of Ali Smith's Muriel Spark lecture, given in November 2017.