Scotland

Two kids find a strange egg on the beach, and when it hatches, they hide it in the bathtub. But their grandfather knows the little beastie is going to grow quite large, too large for a bathtub, the goldfish pond, even the local loch. A funny, warm-hearted Loch Ness monster adventure from author Dick King-Smith. (Chapter book)

Delightful tale of the Loch Ness monster, and a little girl who doesn’t like to eat her oatmeal, the national breakfast food of Scotland. Just how did Nessie arrive in Loch Ness, and what are the children of Loch Ness secretly tossing into the lake? A whimsical, original story! (Picture book)

When Emily and Jessup's family inherits a crumbling castle on Lismore Island in the middle of Loch Linnhe, the kids encounter the Boggart, a gleeful spirit that flitters about, likes bacon and sausage, and plays tricks before breakfast. (Chapter book)

On a remote Scottish Island, Archie Stringweed has the ability to break curses, and once again there's unusual occurances. Aided by his Uncle Rufus, eight talismen and two mysterious green stones, can Archie fight the creatures of the deep ocean and a curse in the form of a gigantic wind? An adventure fantasy with wonderful local color.  (Chapter book)

True adventures of two great heroes of Scotland – William Wallace led the Scots to victory against a great English army, Robert Bruce also fought the English (and won), and became King of Scotland. (Chapter book)

Tuck this classic adventure into your luggage – teenager David Balfour is kidnapped by his evil uncle, put onto a ship bound for America, but he escapes and hikes back across Scotland to reclaim his inheritance.

Rollicking Scottish folktale, "There was a wee house in the heather …" And into the house, filled with ten kids, comes a tailor, a sailor, four peat-cutters, a shepherd lad, a bagpiper, all singing and dancing until ... something happens.(Picture book)

Tale of Bonnie Prince Charlie's escape with Flora MacDonald, only in this charming story, Flora is a beautiful Skye terrier and Prince Charley is a dashing Scottish deerhound. Lovely pen and ink drawings. (Chapter book, illustrations)

"Here is the driver, Mr. MacIver, who drove the train to Glasgow." Delightful rhyming story of a train trip, a clever boy called Donald MacBrain, and a noise and commotion..... Irresistible illustrations. (Picture book)

Humorous illustrated history of Scotland, from Skara Brae, to the Romans, Robert the Bruce, Mary Queen of Scots, Bonnie Prince Charlie, plus castles, legends, and famous figures. (Picture book)

Katie goes on holiday in Scotland, starting with Loch Ness, where they meet Nessie, who decides to come along. Travel around Scotland, from the highlands to Edinburgh, where Nessie sings Scottish folksongs and they dance the Highland Fling. Delightful for younger kids. (Picture book)

Delightful kids' guide to Edinburgh, with lots of insider secrets, fascinating facts and the nitty gritty to plan your visit. Where can you wield a broadsword, explore an underground street, clamber over a castle, fly a kite in the city center, and more? (Guidebook)

Scotland from A to Z in quick rhymes and fun facts – from Auld Lang Syne, clans, dances, food, landmarks, kings and queens, to Zetland, the northernmost isles. (Picture book)