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Scottish local history
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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.
Learning through reminiscence
Dundee City Council Communities
2000s
A collection of reminiscences of residents from the Coldside district of Dundee.
East Wemyss remembered
Wemyss Preservation Group and Save Wemyss Ancient Caves Society
2002
A guide to the history, and notable buildings and features of East Wemyss.
Ayr official guide
Ayr Town Council
1972
A history of Ayr with a guide to its notable buildings and facilities. Loosely inserted map of the district.
The Buteman guide to Rothesay and the Isle of Bute
Bute Newspapers Ltd.
1958
A guide to the facilities and the notable buildings and features on the Isle of Bute.
Back doon the Ferry
Queensferry History Group
1992
A photographic record of life and times in South Queensferry.
Women of St Andrews
St Andrews Preservation Trust
2001
Issued to accompany an exhibition held in St Andrews, in 2001.
St Andrews official guide
St Andrews Publicity and Information Association
1960
The official guide to St Andrews for 1960/61.
Doon the Ferry
Queensferry History Group
2003
A photographic record of life and times in South Queensferry.
The key to St Andrews
J. & G. Innes, Ltd.
1960
A short guide to the history and notable buildings of St Andrews.
Stornoway and Lewis
John Menzies & Co., Ltd.
1950s
A guide to the history and facilities of Stornoway and Lewis. Numerous advertisements.
The royal Burgh of Stirling illustrated guide
Mearns Publications
1950s
A guide to the history and facilities of Stirling and surrounding area. Numerous advertisements.
Kirkwall in the Orkneys
designed and produced for the Kirkwall Council by John Menzies & Co. Ltd.
1950s
A guide to the history and facilities in Kirkwall. Numerous advertisements.
Edinburgh's West End: two centuries of change
West End Community Council
1984
A short guide to the history and notable buildings of the West End in Edinburgh.
Guide to Shetland
Shetland Tourist Association
1960s
A guide to the history, features, and facilities in Shetland. Numerous advertisements.
Glasgow Stock Exchange Association records 1844-1926
Jackson, Wylie & Co.
1927
A history of the Glasgow Stock Exchange.
