What happens when the ties that hold a nation together begin to fray? Burning the Union at Both Ends by is a sharp, timely, and deeply thought-provoking exploration of political tension, constitutional strain, and the forces reshaping modern democracy.

What happens when the ties that hold a nation together begin to fray? Burning the Union at Both Ends by is a sharp, timely, and deeply thought-provoking exploration of political tension, constitutional strain, and the forces reshaping modern democracy.

🎟️Between the Stones – Scotland through Outlander: get your spot at the Fringe show! Outlander has generated global interest in the history, languages and landscapes of Scotland.

Scott Kyle continues to take the live show adapted from his memoir It's Not Where You Start on tour with over 45 dates booked.

🎟️Heel for Heel – Scottish Dance Fever at ScotlandsFest 💃Get planning your Fringe visit now! What is it about Scottish dancing that gets people the world over in such a spin? The catchy music? The colourful gear? The fun of formations like ‘teapots’ and ‘helicopters’?

‘The disconnect between story and system is at the heart of the UK's constitutional crisis. A constitution is a system set in a story. In other words, it sets out institutions and structures and principles of government: that is the ‘system’.

What started as an urgent conversation about the realities facing students, teachers, and schools has grown into something much bigger – a national dialogue about education, equity, and what young people truly need to thrive.

Some sneak preview copies of Daughterhood will be available for those attending the Glasgow Gliterary Lunch with Alison Irvine, June 4.

This #DementiaWeek, discover the powerful and compassionate books by John Killick giving voice to people living with dementia through poetry, conversation, and care. Insightful, moving, and deeply human. 💙 #DementiaAwareness

Mental Health Awareness week is coming to a close and what better book to highlight than Sophie Jane Lee's groundbreaking manifesto, Beyond Palatable.

What do you do when someone you love is suffering with their mental health? Our next book to highlight, Fade Into You by Catriona Child, asks that question amongst others in a story capturing the magic of 1990s grunge in Scotland to T in the Park, all the way to 2014.

Outlander might be over now, but you can still get your fix with this upcoming event!

1 month until Scotland vs Haiti! ⚽Celebrate with Julie McNeill and the Football Makars tomorrow at the Paisley Book Festival.

1 month until Scotland vs Haiti! ⚽Celebrate with Julie McNeill and the Football Makars tomorrow at the Paisley Book Festival.

📚 Book Launch: Burning the Union at Both Ends Join W Elliot Bulmer at Topping & Company Booksellers of Edinburgh on 7 June, 7pm, as he explores the complex constitutional relationship between Scotland and England.

In recognition of Mental Health Awareness week, we're highlighting books that speak to people, books that help us feel a little less alone. Emma Grae's fiction encapsulates this ethos, from her Scots language children's books to her crossover fiction The Tongue She Speaks.

It's Mental Health Awareness week: a time to highlight the importance of good mental health, challenge stigma and promote practical actions people can take to support their own wellbeing. Our first book to spotlight during this week is Pink Camouflage by Gemma Morgan.

In praise of a book by a pal. @alisonirvine.bsky.social has written two books on Barrowland. This is the second of them and anyone, anywhere, interested in music and/or Glasgow, should have a copy on their shelves. Full of atmosphere and a must read for musicians and fans alike. Be there again.

A double dose of Sophie Jane Lee coming up at Fleet Street Festival of Words and The Ignited Woman Event this week! Sophie will be talking all things Beyond Palatable: a Manifesto for Unapologetic Women and what empowerment means in practice. ✨

What was happening in Scotland when Genghis Khan was waging war, or when Ivan the Terrible was the Russian czar? And what was happening in the rest of the world when Robert the Bruce was outlawed or when Mary Queen of Scots lost her head?

Launch tonight! ✨ We Are Scottish Football: World Cup Edition will launch at West of Scotland Cricket Club tonight. 🏆 Get your copy of the ultimate cultural companion to the World Cup on the Luath website.⚽

🎟️ Early bird tickets for ScotlandsFest are now available! Join us this Edinburgh Fringe for Scotland’s literary, cultural and political festival: big thinking in a small country, with talks, poetry, storytelling and more. Book now ✨ zurl.co/Erro3

OUT NOW: We Are Scottish Football: World Cup Edition by Julie McNeill 📚⚽ A poetic tribute to the passion, heartbreak and hope of Scottish football as Scotland return to the World Cup after 28 years. zurl.co/JrNEf #ScottishFootball #WorldCup #OutNow

OUT NOW: The Crisis in the Classroom by Dave Clements Why are more children needing support at school? What’s behind the rise in diagnosed needs? A timely, thought-provoking look at education, families and the systems under strain. #Education #Neurodiversity #Schools #OutNow

Celebrating Barbara Henderson’s book launch at Southwark Cathedral, London 📚 Eddie Shakespeare was there too bringing history to life for young readers aged 8 to 11. A great moment for children’s historical fiction.

Today we mark International Workers’ Day by sharing books that reflect the lives, struggles and achievements of working people everywhere. Explore our collection on labour history and workers’ rights and join us in imagining fairer futures for all. #MayDay #WorkersDay

🚨 Lassie scrievin in the Scots leid needs yer help 🚨 I am really, really going through it right now because of circumstances totally out of my control. If you want to support real, HUMAN art in a minority language, please buy one of my books from @luathpress.bsky.social! tinyurl.com/4pxnha59

Local author Barbara Henderson has a new book - Enter Eddie Shakespeare - published 30/4/26 #shakespeare #booksky #inverness #adventure #fiction

ScotlandsFest 2026 19–27 August, Edinburgh ScotlandsFest is @luathpress.bsky.social’s annual festival during the Edinburgh fringe, celebrating the literary, cultural & political landscape of Scotland. The 2026 programme is now available online: luath.co.uk/pages/scotla...

Books coming this May 📚 Historical fiction set in WW1 and 1920s Ireland, a hillwalking guide and a Gaelic children’s fiction title. Three stories, one exciting month ahead. #ComingSoon #MayReads

The Crisis in the Classroom by Dave Clements is out now 📚 A timely look at rising support needs in education, neurodiversity in schools and what is really happening in classrooms today. zurl.co/HI0hW #Education #Neurodiversity

Meet Barbara Henderson with her brand new book Enter Eddie Shakespeare 🎭📚 A lively adventure set in 1592, where Eddie Shakespeare heads to London to follow his brother Will, chase his acting dreams and stumbles into danger he never saw coming. zurl.co/0MaR7

Happy Design Day 🏛️ Scotland in 100 Buildings by Roger Emmerson is a personal journey through Scotland’s architecture, from iconic landmarks to hidden gems, told through lived experience and insight. A fresh, accessible take on the spaces that shape us. zurl.co/qInjI

Join us from 1–11 May for the Enter Eddie Shakespeare online book tour 🎭📚 Follow Eddie’s journey from Stratford to London, where secrets, danger and big dreams collide… and only he knows the truth about what’s threatening William Shakespeare. #BookTour #EnterEddieShakespeare #ChildrensBooks

With the new Outlander series airing, Outlander and Scotland is the perfect read 📚✨ Explore the 'Outlander Effect', Scottish history, clan identity and insights from Diana Gabaldon herself. zurl.co/o7kSE #Outlander #DianaGabaldon #ScottishHistory

Out now: We Are Scottish Football: World Cup Edition ⚽ After 28 years, Scotland are back on the world stage. A tribute to the players who gave us hope and the fans who never stopped believing. Passion, heartbreak and glory all in one place. zurl.co/IVjei #ScottishFootball #WorldCup

Coming this September 📚 Whistlebare by Helen Percy is a memoir of remote farm life, blending nature writing, resilience and reflections on living close to the land. zurl.co/DJf7t #ComingSoon #Memoir #NatureWriting

Books for every reader this April 📚 From Shakespeare-inspired children’s fiction to Scottish football poetry, walking journeys and discussions on education today. Discover something new. #Books #AprilReads #NewBooks

What happens when a child struggles in the classroom? The Crisis in the Classroom by Dave Clements explores rising support needs, neurodiversity, and the pressures facing schools today. A timely, thought-provoking read. Coming soon 📚 zurl.co/5nxXL #Education #Neurodiversity #NewBooks

🚀 Out now: Goodbye Day Job by Barbara Henderson Ready to turn your passion into a career? Packed with practical advice, inspiration and strategies to take the leap from your day job to something new. 👉 zurl.co/Yita6

📸 Out now: Iona with Love by Barbara Sellars A beautiful blend of photography and reflection, capturing the magic, light, and landscapes of Iona. A perfect gift for lovers of Scotland and nature. 👉 zurl.co/tsOV6

💼 Out now: The How to Win at Work Book by Gill Whitty-Collins A practical, empowering guide packed with strategies to help women navigate the workplace and thrive in their careers. Get your copy 👉 zurl.co/Tm32e

🌿 Coming this June: Whistlebare by Helen Percy – a powerful memoir of life on a remote Scottish hillside, filled with resilience, nature, and raw beauty. Pre-order now 👉 zurl.co/5GNxo

Spring reading is here! 🌱📚 From Helen Percy’s shepherd memoir Skirly Crag to Peter Wright’s stunning Nature’s Peace, discover books that celebrate Scotland, nature and the poetry of everyday life. Read more: zurl.co/p4EK2

📚 Book Launch: Burning the Union at Both Ends Join W Elliot Bulmer at Topping & Company Booksellers of Edinburgh on 7 June, 7pm, as he explores the complex constitutional relationship between Scotland and England.

🏞️ Coming soon: The Hughs: Vol. 2 The Islands by Andrew Dempster! Explore Scotland’s most charming hills under 2,000 ft with stunning routes, panoramas and hidden gems. Perfect for hillwalkers and outdoor enthusiasts. 👉 zurl.co/XVBGX

🎵 Coming soon: the paperback edition of Leonard Cohen by Christophe Lebold! Dive into the life, poetry, and music of one of the greatest singer-songwriters of our time. 📘✨ 👉 zurl.co/MyePM

🌊 Out now: Emigration from the Northern Isles – powerful stories of courage, hope and new beginnings from those who left the Northern Isles. A must-read for anyone interested in Scottish history and migration. 👉 zurl.co/HdabS

📚 Coming next month: Enter Eddie Shakespeare by Barbara Henderson! Follow Eddie’s adventure in 1592 London as he navigates theatre, mystery and family secrets. Perfect for young readers aged 9–12 🎭✨ 👉 zurl.co/E30Rk

Well, hasn't Sophie been busy! Another wee highlight from her book tour for Beyond Palatable. This time, we are stopping by our home in Edinburgh, celebrating in style at Blackwell's bookshop. Where will she go next?! 📸: Vicki Watson (@Vicki_watsonphotography on IG)