Lifestyle

Mother’s Day gift recommendations

14 Mar '23

There is perhaps no gift more thoughtful than a book, so we have put together a list of recommendations ensuring you can find something perfect for...

Celebrate Pancake Day with Fluffy Ricotta Pancakes with Roasted Rose Rhubarb, Yoghurt and Granola

15 Feb '23

Recipe from The Scottish Brunch Bible by Ghillie Basan Drop scones and pancakes are always an easy choice for brunch and you can play around with the...

Independent Bookshops – PART 6

10 Feb '23

Scotland is filled with excellent independent bookshops, from city centres to the Highlands and Islands. At Birlinn we hugely value our relationship...

Independent Bookshops – PART 5

20 Jan '23

Scotland is filled with excellent independent bookshops, from city centres to the Highlands and Islands. At Birlinn we hugely value our relationship...

Independent Bookshops – PART 4

16 Dec '22

Scotland is filled with excellent independent bookshops, from city centres to the Highlands and Islands. At Birlinn we hugely value our relationship...

Stocking Filler Gift Ideas for the Book Lover in Your Life

07 Dec '22

Although we may be biased, we think books make perfect stocking fillers, and we have selected here some of the best small-format books for every type...

Independent Bookshops – PART 3

25 Nov '22

Scotland is filled with excellent independent bookshops, from city centres to the Highlands and Islands. At Birlinn we hugely value our relationship...

Alexander McCall Smith visits Sweden

24 Nov '22

A visit to Students in Sweden Alexander has just returned from a visit to Sweden. A series of poems he wrote on the subject of trees has been used by...

Independent Bookshops, Edinburgh – PART 2

18 Nov '22

Scotland is filled with excellent independent bookshops, from city centres to the Highlands and Islands. At Birlinn we hugely value our relationship...

Independent Bookshops, Edinburgh – PART 1

11 Nov '22

Scotland is filled with excellent independent bookshops, from city centres to the Highlands and Islands. At Birlinn we hugely value our relationship...

Remembrance Poem of the Week: ‘Dreamers’ by Siegfried Sassoon

08 Nov '22

Friday is Armistice Day, and an opportunity to commemorate the end of the First World War, and remember those who have lost their lives in service to...