Scottish History

Glasgow's Sugar Aristocracy in the British-Atlantic World, 1776-1838

Author / Creator: Stephen Mullen

Media type: Book

Date published: 2022

"Mullen’s fundamental concern is the contribution made by Glasgow’s West India merchant community to economic change in Scotland. By extension, Mullen assesses how enslavement in the Caribbean impacted the Scottish economy. "


The Scottish World: A Journey Into the Scottish Diaspora

Author / Creator: Billy Kay

Media type: Book

Date published: 2008

The Scottish World is a celebration of the enormous contribution the Scots have made to the modern world.


Scotland's European history

Author / Creator: Billy Kay

Media type: Podcast

Date published: 2022

A discussion on the role of Scotland in European history


At the Heart of Europe: a Celebration of Scotland's European History

Author / Creator: Billy Kay

Media type: Video

Date published: 2022

Reviews the history of Scotland's involvement in Europe through trade, education, literature, politics


Scotland's History Online

Author / Creator: Berlinn

Media type: Website

Date published: 2022 -

TannerRitchie Publishing, and Birlinn Ltd have collaborated to create Scotland's History Online (SHO).


The Flag in the Wind: The Story of the National Movement in Scotland

Author / Creator: John M. MacCormick

Media type: Book

Date published: 1955

A classic narrative of early 20th century Scottish nationalism.


The National Movement in Scotland

Author / Creator: Jack Brand

Media type: Book

Date published: 1978

Traces the development of 20th century Scottish national thought and activity.


Scottish Studies: Primary Sources

Author / Creator: University of Otago Library

Media type: Website

Date published:

A directory of sources of primary documentation - historical and contemporary - which have been digitised.  It includes databses too.


The Story of the Scottish Parliament: Reflections on the First Two Decades

Author / Creator: Gerry Hassan

Media type: Book

Date published: 2019

How have Scotland’s first post-devolution decades been felt across the political landscape?

  • Features analysis of the key political institutions and parties in Scotland
  • Provides a detailed chronology of the devolution era
  • Includes perspectives from civil servants, campaigners and politicians including Jim Gallagher, Joyce McMillan, Johann Lamont, Murdo Fraser and Marco Biagi