Read Scotland discussion

This thread is looking for your top recommendations!

What are the best Scotland related books you’ve ever read or are keen for others to read?

You can recommend up to three books each and add a wee explanation as to why they’re so great. I’m also allowing authors to post their own books here too.

So, do let us know, what Scottish books are a must-read?

It was near impossible to choose just three but here they are:

Gone are the Leaves by Anne Donovan
Such a gorgeously beautiful book, written in Scots. I loved the language, the characters, the places, the seasons, the plot. Everything.

His Bloody Project: Documents Relating to the Case of Roderick Macrae by Graeme Macrae Burnet
A popular book in the group, such an excellent read! This book delves deep into Scottish rural life of the past, and the seemingly small things that lead up to a big murderous event. Wonderfully written too.

Gillespie and I by Jane Harris
Last but not least - I adore this book! I’m not sure why, it’s not that famous, but it’s one of my all time favourites :) Maybe it’s because this book utterly tricked me - I can’t say more without giving something away...

Ellen wrote: "It was near impossible to choose just three but here they are:

Gone are the Leaves by Anne Donovan
Such a gorgeously beautiful book, written in Scots. I loved the ..."

I agree with the first two but not "Gillespie and I".

The absolute must read Scottish books are James Hogg's "Private Memoirs and Confessions of a Justified Sinner" and Lewis Grassic Gibbon's "Sunset Song."

Jack wrote: "Ellen wrote: "It was near impossible to choose just three but here they are:

Gone are the Leaves by Anne Donovan
Such a gorgeously beautiful book, written in Scots..."

I see you've gone for real classics. I really must get round to reading these two :)

Mrs Keiller's Marmalade - a lovely book about Scottish marmalade, set in Fife from our little Indie press.

The first time I went to Scotland was in 2015, and I fell in love. I returned 4 more times and during those years I researched and wrote an historical novel about an intriguing event in Scottish history: The Darien Scheme. My book is called CALEDONIA. The story is told by two women who are separated by three hundred years but are bound by mysterious circumstances. 21st century Hanna keeps uncovering evidence linking her to 17th century Anna. Both women experience adventure and heartbreak.
The sequel, MANNAHATTA, will be out in the spring, 2021.
https://www.amazon.com/Caledonia-Nove...

Warblebox wrote: "Mrs Keiller's Marmalade - a lovely book about Scottish marmalade, set in Fife from our little Indie press."

Sounds interesting. I will add it to my TBR list.

Sunset Song of course. Captures the landscape and life of early twentieth century North Eastern Scotland.

My favourite three scottish books are (at the moment):

1. Lanark by Alasdair Gray

Lanark is mind blowing, a mess of a book, shards of biography and science fiction, chopped up in time and space. Gray's work is never easy-going but its worth it.

2. The Bridge by Iain Banks

A very scottish novel, layers of meaning, very stylish. Banks is very sorely missed.

3. A Scots Quair by Lewis Grassic Gibbon

A trilogy of books of a family's life. This is a beautiful, touching, unsentimental, political work, full of life, death and ghosts in the landscape.

Hello! I'm an Argentinian looking to learn English/ Scottish reading fantasy books related to Scotland. Please, Do you have recommendations?
Thank you! I hope you are well :)

Found this source online ..

Variety of genres set in Scotland
at
www.GreatBritishBookClub.com