The only book on the turbulent last years of the Percy dynasty.

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Since its first publication in 1979, this polemical and original book has remained in demand both among academics and those with a general interest in this region of Scotland.

This memorable piece of yachting history chronicles the development and progress of William Fife and Son Yachtbuilders and its business from the beginning of the nineteenth century until its closure in 1939.

Drawing from the arts of the past and historical archives, this book captures the true spirit of the fiddle and what it meant to those fortunate enough to have been captured by its distinctive sounds.

In this book, Raymond Lamont-Brown introduces the reader to some of Fife's most interesting and beautiful places.

Until now, the people’s print has not attracted a serious modern study. This collection presents a user-friendly introduction to the genre and a sampling of the attractions and possibilities, set, where appropriate, in the relevant cultural and historical contexts.   

This book explores the nature of Scotland’s food in the past, including game and wild plants, cereals and dairy products, flesh and drink, whether home-brewed ale or wines from abroad. Through extensive research and examination of long-held customs, the author provides a detailed appraisal of the realities and complexities of the Scottish diet.

This volume brings together for the first time two records of the experiences of early Scottish emigrants to Argentina.

The story of Krystyn Lach-Szyrma's journey around Scotland. His shrewd and witty observations embrace the poverty of the Highland peasantry as much as the manners of the upper classes.

This book offers explorations of Scottish-American cultural relations in a variety of directions and periods from the eighteenth century to the early twentieth.

This book tells the story, in words, maps and pictures, of the people and places not included in Traditions of Trinity and Leith.