Books published by Birlinn General

Iain Crichton Smith was one of Scotland's most prolific, best loved, and critically acclaimed writers. This collection is the first collection of selected stories by Iain Crichton Smith.

The first complete history of Dumfriesshire to be published.

This fascinating and practical book explores the history of fruit, vegetable and herb growing in Scotland, and provides a contemporary guide to the best techniques for growing produce, whether in a garden, allotment, patio or window box.

A beautifully illustrated alphabet book for children aged 5-7 from award-winning children's author and illustrator Debi Gliori

Deals with the hypocrisy that can lie beneath god-fearing respectability. This book is set in the terrifying times of the first half of the seventeenth century when the Church of Scotland unleashed a wave of cruelty and intolerance.

When the Clyde Ran Red paints a vivid picture of the heady days when revolution was in the air on Clydeside, when the people fought for the right to work, the dignity of labour and a fairer society for everyone. Maggie Craig puts the politics into the social context of the times and tells the story with verve, warmth and humour.

Spiritualist and extortionist Patrick Seton is coming up for trial. He¿s been accused of forgery, and suddenly West London¿s bachelors are all in a tizzy. Described by Evelyn Waugh as the `cleverest and most elegant of all Mrs Spark¿s clever and elegant books¿, The Bachelors is a biting comedy of English manners.This is one of the 22 novels written by Muriel Spark in her lifetime. All are being published by Polygon in hardback Centenary Editions between November 2017 and September 2018.

Caroline Rose has a problem. She hears voices and the incessant tapping of typewriter keys, and she seems to be a character in a novel . . . A comedy of errors, a crime novel, a book about books, Spark¿s debut remains as otherworldly and mischievous as it was when first published sixty years ago.The publishers acknowledge investment from Creative Scotland towards the publication of this book.Supported by the Muriel Spark Society.

Buchan's first thriller - and one of his most exciting and magical

Story of the island of Soay and its inhabitants

The story of an ancient Scottish estate.

Second in a series of compelling thrillers featuring DS Alice Rice

The latest in a new series of books which explain how Scotland's scenery was made, why it looks the way it does today and how it has changed over millions of years

Follow up to last year's immensely popular #UntitledOne

Paperback edition of Liz Lochhead's Fugitive Colours

The first colouring book dedicated to the beautiful landscapes and landmarks of Scotland. 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.

This book is recognised as a definitive work on the Highland Clearances.