Books

Books of Local Interest

To order any of these books just call 01887 822896 or e-mail bookshop@aberfeldywatermill.com

Old Aberfeldy by Fiona Grant. 59 photographs and brief notes covering Aberfeldy, Weem, Fortingall and Glenlyon. £7.99

In Famed Breadalbane by William Gillies. A superb history of the local area from Roman times until the 1960s. £20 hardback or £50 leatherbound

Tales of the Tay by Joan Pearson. An historical source-to-sea companion. £6.95

Out of Atholl – Voices from the Shadows of Schiehallion by James Irvine Robertson

The story emerged through the chance survival of an archive of documents covering a dozen generations of a family that lived in Highland Perthshire. £14.99

Land of Mountain and Flood

‘Our aim is to tell of Scotland’s Earth heritage in a widely accessible way and help others to “read the landscape”.’ The text identifies many sites where features that are writen about can be seen. £20

Scotland – The Autobiography, Rosemary Goring –

A fascinating collection of over 200 articles. These cover not just the key moments of Scottish history but also testimonies ranging from an eight year-old Dundee factory worker to the survivors of Culloden. £9.99

Heritage Trees of Scotland by Donald Rodger(£19.99)

In September 2008 we won the award for Independent Bookshop of the Year for the whole of the UK. This award was based on stock range, customer service and events programme. Our range of books is the largest in the rural Highlands. We cover all subject areas and have particular strengths in children’s, food and drink, art and design, fiction and outdoor activities.

Some last minute ideas for Christmas…

Signed by Micheal Palin – Halfway to Hollwood – his diaries 1980-1988, from The Meaning of Life to Around the World in Eighty Days – £20.

Stocking Fillers Simon’s Cat – cat owners will understand £12.99, Map Addict, also £12.99 or one of our beautiful Paperblanks and Moleskine diaries and notebooks.

A Good History Book – Neil Oliver’s History of Scotland, £20 or looking wider, Andrew Marr’s Making of Modern Britain, £25.

A Good Read – Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantell – £18.99 and £2 off – it deservedly won the Booker prize. Or Spirit of Jura is a great collection of fiction, essays and poems £9.99.

Something Local – Old Aberfeldy – a collection of more than 50 photographs, a real trip down memory lane, £7.99. My Highland Perthshire, £20 – a wonderful illustrated nature diary published by The Watermill, or Tales from Highland Perthshire – 241 old stories translated from Gaelic to English for the first time, £25.

Something Cooking – It must be Long Nights and Log Fires £19.99 – perfect recipes for eating and entertaining, and for your drinks, there’s Hugh Johnson’s Pocket Wine Guide £10.99.

Scottish Bargains – We’ve got some great Scottish titles with between £4 and £10 off including; Scottish Gardener, Iron Road, 1907, Land of Mountain and Flood, Flora Celtica and Elements.

For the Music Lover – From My Point of View £11.99 – a great new Scottish folk cd from local musician Douglas Craik, for some mellow jazz Bare Bones £14.99 by Madeleine Peyroux. And we have a selection of great value boxed sets including Mozart Complete Operas – an incredible set of 44 cds for £85.

For Children – With so many great books, do ask us for ideas. Tabby McTat £10.99 by Julia Donaldson has lovely illustrations and Brian Wildsmith’s Favourite Fables £14.99 is a great collection.

Recently Published by Watermill Books

Pitlochry – A History by Colin Liddell

Fifteen years ago, Colin Liddell published the first comprehensive history of Pitlochry and District for some 70 years. It sold out rapidly, leaving people ever since having to search for second-hand copies.

That search has now ended, as the The Watermill has published Colin’s comprehensively updated and expanded book, with over 275 images and photos in 256 pages. Orders can be made by post or e-mail to the Watermill Bookshop (price £20 plus carriage £5), Mill Street, Aberfeldy, PH15 2BG, bookshop@aberfeldywatermill.com, 01887 822896

More books published by The Watermill

Floating Stones by Lotte Glob

Floating Stones is a high quality art book celebrating ceramic artist Lotte Glob’s project of the same name, which involved releasing three ceramic stones into 111 lochans in the Scottish Highlands. The book selects 33 of the lochans with beautiful photographs, artist’s journal entries and sketches. The book has 144 pages, with 115 atmospheric colour photographs and 33 sketches. £25 (£5 post). To view the leaflet for Floating Stones click here

My Highland Perthshire by Lavinia Grant

Thirty years of observation of nature and the seasons around Loch Tay and Drummond Hill. Beautifully illustrated, this book includes over 100 pages of colour plates. To view the leaflet for My Highland Perthshire click here. 220 pages, hardback, £20 (post £5).

Watermill celebrates Robert Burns’ Anniversary

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Cycling Books

We stock a wide range of books on outdoor activities. Click Here Cycling books for a selection on cycling. To order books, please ring 01887 822896 or e-mail info@aberfeldywatermill@.com. Better still, just pop along to visit us in Aberfeldy!

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