Scottish Culture

Culture and Anarchy is a series of periodical essays by Matthew Arnold, first published in Cornhill Magazine 1867-68 and collected as a book in 1869. Arnold's famous piece of writing on culture established his High Victorian cultural agenda which remained dominant in debate from the 1860s until the 1950s. According to his view advanced in the book, ‘Culture [...] is a study of perfection’.

An account of the last three hundred years of Scottish history offers a look at Scottish identity and culture.

Winner of the William Hill Sports Book of the Year Award 2025 A Sunday Times Best Book of 2025 A Guardian Best Sports Book 2025 A unique memoir from British cycling’s most fascinating competitor. In the summer of 2020, sportswriter David Walsh invited Pippa York began a series of journeys...

WINNER 2024 GLOBAL BOOK AWARDS SIVER MEDAL FOR HISTORICAL FICTION - 20TH CENTURY BATTLE ACTION IN CUBA AND SOUTH AFRICA From Clan MacGregor in Queen Victoria’s Scotland to Teddy Roosevelt and the Spanish-American War in Cuba to the 2nd Boer War in South Africa, high adventure and romance abound in this tale of pipers, pipes, and glory. The Great Highland War Pipes, “in the eyes of the law, an instrument of war”, play a leading role as threads of Scottish history, culture, music, literature, and family are tied together in an intricate, complex tapestry.

Discover the gods, goddesses, heroes, and monsters from Celtic mythology with this beautiful book that captures the ancient stories and tales that captivated the Celts. Prepare to be entertained as you learn about the many myths and legends of the Celtic people. From the storytelling duo behind...

Welcome to the Scotland Travel Guide, a meticulously crafted compendium that beckons intrepid explorers and culture enthusiasts to embark on an unforgettable journey through the heart of the Highlands and the storied cities that define this land. This guide is your passport to a realm where history echoes through ancient castles, where misty landscapes whisper tales of the past, and where vibrant cities seamlessly blend tradition with modernity.

This audiobook is narrated with stunning authenticity by the author, Graeme Armstrong. The Times Top Ten Bestseller A Granta Best of Young British Novelist ‘Trainspotting for a new generation’ – Independent ‘An instant Scottish classic’ – The Skinny 2005. Glasgow is named Europe’s...

Embark on a journey through the heart of Scottish Gaelic culture with Celtic Wisdom and Wit. This captivating collection of proverbs offers a window into the rich traditions, humor, and wisdom of the Celtic people. Each proverb, lovingly translated into English, reveals the timeless values and keen insights that have shaped generations, making this book a treasure trove of cultural heritage. But this is more than just a collection of sayings—it's an immersive experience. Accompanied by beautifully crafted illustrations, each proverb comes with detailed notes that explore the cultural and ...

G. K. Chesterton was a journalist, playwright, poet, biographer, novelist, essayist, literary commentator, editor, orator, artist, and theologian. Orthodoxy is his great apologia for the Christian faith, which was prompted by a serious attack in 1903 against Christianity by well-known newspaper editor Robert Blatchford.

Join Imani, Tommy, and Maya on a Magical Time-Twisting Adventure Where Everything Goes Backwards! When a self-playing bagpipe appears on their front steps and the weather vane spins in reverse, the three young friends know they're in for an extraordinary day. Scottish poet Robert Burns materializes from a mysterious mist with an urgent plea: seven January 25th celebrations have collided into a backwards tornado, and without help, everything will stay opposite forever! In this exciting chapter book adventure, children will: Solve mind-bending opposite-day puzzles where hot ice must be warmed...

On n'oublie jamais son premier amour... Été 97. Les frères Gallagher chantent toujours ensemble, Lady Di vit ses derniers jours et Charlie Lewis, 16 ans, vient de finir ses années lycée. Le temps s'étire lentement entre la miteuse station-service où il officie quelques heures par semaine, ses balades à vélo dans la campagne et ses soirées avec son paternel dépressif. Mais une rencontre va tout changer. Fran Fisher, une beauté céleste, incandescente ; une tornade d'énergie et de charisme, qu'il croise un beau jour, au beau milieu d'un champ où il lit distraitement.