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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 'house upon a rock: the story of the building of the Bell Rock lighthouse
Landsborough Books
1997
The story of how Robert Stevenson built a lighthouse on the infamous Bell, or Inchcape, Rock. Signed by the author on the half-title page.
The Stirling Merchant Gild and the life of John Cowane founder of Cowane's Hospital in Stirling
Jamieson & Munro, Ltd
1919
A history of the Stirling Merchant Gild with a biography of one of its most famous members. From the library of renowned genealogist Donald Whyte.
The Brig of Ayr and something of its story
Stephen & Pollock
1910
A history of Ayr's oldest bridge.
Bannockburn
Cambridge University Press
1914
A discussion of the famous 1314 battle, with a new proposed location.
Glasgow as it was. Vol III, Glasgow at work
Hendon Publishing Company Ltd.
1983
Published to accompany an exhibition on nineteenth and early twentieth century industry in Glasgow.
The Port of Leith: its history and its people
Forth Ports PLC, in association with John Donald Publishers Ltd.
1994
A history of the what was for many centuries Scotland's premier port.
The story of Shotts: a short history of the Shotts Iron Company Limited
Shotts Iron Company Limited
1954
A history of the Lanarkshire iron company.
Nairns of Kirkcaldy: a short history of the company (1847-1956)
W. Heffer & Sons Ltd.
1956
A history of the famous linoleum Fife manufacturer.
John Anderson: pioneer of technical education and the college he founded
John Smith & Son (Glasgow) Ltd.
1950
A history of Anderson's University in Glasgow.
Glasgow streets and places: notes and memoranda
William Hodge & Co.
1899
Posthumously printed based on the author's notes. Number 44 of a limited edition of 65.
Historic goats of Leslie
Fife Council
2000s
A guide to the goats (i.e. narrow passages) of Leslie.
Rail centres: Edinburgh
Ian Allan Ltd
1991
An profusely illustrated guide to Edinburgh's former extensive rail network.
The birds of the Pentland Hills
Scottish Academic Press
1988
Based on historical records of birds observed in the Pentland Hills.
The history of the Royal Bank of Scotland 1727-1927
Royal Bank of Scotland
1928
A history of the Royal Bank of Scotland issued to commemorate its bi-centenary.
Gask Parish Church
Ken Murdoch
2000
A history of the parish church and surrounding area, illustrated with water colours.
A century of Cornton Vale: men's colony, borstal and women's prison
Smith Art Gallery and Museum
2010
A history of the area where the principal women's prison was located.
From the Forth to the Devon in old picture postcards
European Library
1996
A pictorial record of old villages and hamlets in Clackmannanshire, with commentary
History of the Barrhead Co-operative Society Limited: a record of its struggles, progress, and success from its inception in 1861 until the year of its jubilee 1911
Barrhead Co-operative Society Limited
1911
An account of the formation and development of the Barrhead Co-operative Society issued to mark its 50th year of operation.
History of Barrhead Co-operative Society. Vol. II, 1911-1936
Barrhead Co-operative Society Limited
1937
A supplementary history of the Barrhead Co-operative Society.
Bo'ness: a glimpse of the past
Falkirk Council. Department of Leisure Services, Library Services
1990
A photographic record of life and times in Bo'ness.
Coalsnaughton Co-operative Society, Limited: the continuation of a historical sketch of the Society from 1922-1947
Clackmannan District Libraries
1990
A second chapter in the history of the Coalsnaughton Co-operative Society.
Glasgow's fighter squadron
Collins
1942
The story of 602 (City of Glasgow) Fighter Squadron.
Dundee cinemas
Dundee Civic Trust
2004
A survey of the many cinemas that once operated in Dundee.
