Birlinn Limited is an independent publishing house based in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Established in 1992, Birlinn Limited publishes award-winning books for all ages and interests; from internationally acclaimed authors such as Alexander McCall Smith, the legendary Muriel Spark and thrilling crime writer Denzil Meyrick, popular historian Alistair Moffat, poets Liz Lochhead and Jenni Fagan, cookery writer Sue Lawrence and Scottish classics Norman MacCaig, George Mackay Brown and Lewis Grassic Gibbons.
The Birlinn sales team also represent publishers Cicerone, Dalen, Rucksack Readers, Historic Environment Scotland, Luath and Nicolson Maps.
The Alba list specialises in books on Scotland, children’s books, natural history, gift titles and maps. The range is regularly refreshed with the best new titles coming out and available to order via our trade website www.albabooks.co.uk
We are also an official stockist for Ordnance Survey in Scotland.
Our sales team provides comprehensive sales coverage of Scotland. Contact us for competitive discounts and a friendly, efficient service backed by many years of sales experience.
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These six notebooks feature covers with artwork by acclaimed nature artist Jane Smith. Each contains lined paper, head-and-tail bans, a ribbon marker and band to keep it securely fastened. Six diffe ...
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These 112-pp week-to-view diary features 33 stunning illustrations from wildlife artist Jane Smith including, birds, animals and plants set against magnificent scenery. Also available Hebridean Pocket ...
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Stunning backpacking routes in the Scottish Highlands and Islands are covered in this inspiring, large-format guidebook. 30 routes are described, ranging from 1-4 days, with most suitable for a long w ...
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The Ultimate Guide to Exploring Scotland’s Wild Waters with Mollie Hughes, a world record-breaking sports adventurer, mountaineer, polar explorer and international motivational speaker.
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In Polygon’s Darkland Tales, the best modern authors offer dramatic fictional retellings of stories from history, myth and legend. This series reclaims history for a modern audience, with Scotland’s g ...
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Let your children unleash the magic of Scotland with our range of magic painting books! Unveil castles, otters, unicorns and even Nessie with the magic paint brush! Go on a journey of discovery thro ...
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Young children will love these colouring books featuring simple illustrations of a variety of Scottish themes by award-winning illustrator Eilidh Muldoon.
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Nicolson Digital launches a brand new whisky map showing over 150 whisky distilleries on a clear & detailed road map. Enlarged inset map of the Speyside region & clearly defined production regions all ...
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By reimagining how we design and use our gardens, we can all do our bit to support local wildlife, improve our health and help tackle the climate crisis. If we all take positive steps in our gardens, ...
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A walking guidebook to 40 of the best small mountains in Scotland under 3000ft, with OS maps and routes described as day-walks with ascents accessible to non-climbers.
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Explore our range of unique Scottish colouring books suitable for adults as well as children with stunning illustrations by artist and illustrator Eilidh Muldoon
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Celebrate the best of Scottish produce with some of Scotland's best food writers