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Scottish local history
This collection contains items on the people, places, events, businesses, institutions, natural history, and topography related to specific communities and regions.
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A natural history of Loch Lomond
University of Glasgow
1974
A guide to the natural history around Loch Lomond, with a discussion of the historical and modern context
The Bass Rock
W. & R. Chambers, Limited
1905
Reprinted from 'An island prison on the Forth' in Chamber's Journal, June 1905.
The capital in the kingdom: the archaeology of medieval Dunfermline
Fife Regional Council
1994
An overview of excavations at Abbots House and Old Lauder Tech in Dunfermline.
The Gild Court book of Dunfermline 1433-1597
Scottish Record Society
1986
A transcription of an early manuscript recording the activities of the Dunfermline Gild Court.
The Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh bicentenary year 1729-1929
Oliver and Boyd
1929
A history of the origins and development of the oldest voluntary hospital in Scotland.
Our district: the historical background of Currie and Ratho parishes
Currie District Council
1975
A history of Currie and surrounding villages up to its absorption into the District of Edinburgh in 1975.
Ranger's impartial list of the ladies of pleasure in Edinburgh
Paul Harris Publishing
1978
A facsimile reprint of the 1775 directory.
Memories of Caithness
Stenlake Publishing Ltd.
2004
A pictorial record of Caithness, with commentary.
A selection of extracts from the ancient minutes of the Kirk-Session of Kinghorn, with slight explanatory notes, and glossary
John Crawford
1863
Prepared for a Bazaar held for the benefit of the 11th Fifeshire Artillery Volunteers. From the library of Briglands in Kinross.
The Church of St Cuthbert
Church of St Cuthbert
1961
A history of St Cuthbert's Church on Lothian Road in Edinburgh.
Stirling's talking stones
Stirling Council Libraries
2002
An introduction to some of the more famous remains in the Holy Rude Graveyard.
Dollar Academy (John M'Nabb's School) founded 1818: prospectus for session 1927-1928
Dollar Academy
1927
A prospectus for the Clackmannanshire public school.
Steam album. Volume 2, Angus
Angus Railway Group
1979
A profusely illustrated introduction to the railways of Angus.
St Andrews baxters and wrights 1548-1869 (from the trade incorporation records)
Fife Family History Society
2012
A directory of baxters and wrights in St Andrews extracted from the minute books of the respective incorporations.
Wallace High School Summer Fair Saturday 15 June 1974
Wallace High School
1974
A programme for the Wallace High School Summer Fair with numerous advertisements.
Foundlings: West Lothian's abandoned children
West Lothian Council Libraries
2000
A short account of abandoned babies in Linlithgowshire.
Hunter, Doig & Palmer: brassfounders and finishers
Hunter, Doig & Palmer
1890s
A catalogue of valves, cocks, whistles, etc.
Tommy Spiers: the story of a boxing champion from Alloa
Clackmannan District Libraries
1986
A compilation of articles about Tommy Spiers which originally appeared in the Alloa Advertiser.
The stones of Falkland
Falkland Society
1993
A guide to the stones and stonework evident in Falkland's historic buildings.
Dumfries and County Golf Club official handbook
New Centurion Publishing and Publicity Co., Ltd.
1959
A club handbook with numerous advertisements.
Architectural trail through Fife
Fife County Council
1975
Issued as a contribution to the European Architectural Heritage Year.
Walk between two castles: Macduff to Wemyss
Save Wemyss Ancient Caves Society
2004
A guide to the notable buildings and features of East Wemyss.
Linlithgow Combination Poorhouse: 150th anniversary of its opening
West Lothian Council Local History Library
2006
A short history of the Linlithgow poorhouse.
East Wemyss village walkabout
Save Wemyss Ancient Caves Society
2002
A guide to the history, and notable buildings and features of East Wemyss.
