Library publications
List of publications
The following is a list of publications produced by the library
service.
Find out how you can purchase our locally
produced publications.
The Lie of the
Land
| Price |
£9.95 |
| Author |
ACE, Patricia, GILLIES BROWN, Margaret and
McCABE, Brian (Eds) |
| Year |
2004 |
| ISBN |
0905 452 41X |
| Description |
This volume is a collection of Perthshire writing and is a
sequel to The Keekin' Gless. It contains short stories, poems and
vignettes in both Scots and English from new and published
writers. |
Practical and Pictorial
Pitroddie
| Price |
£5.00 |
| Author |
ABBOTT, D M, |
| Year |
2004 |
| ISBN |
0905 412 445 |
| Description |
This is a follow-up booklet to Pitroddie Perspectives (now out
of print but available for consultation in the A K Bell Library).
The book is based on material from the Pitroddie Church records
from 1820 to 1916. Includes photos. All proceeds go to the Friends
of the Perth and Kinross Archive. |
Chingwangtao to
Kinross
| Price |
£4.95 |
| Author |
BEVERIDGE, Rosamund |
| Year |
1999 |
| ISBN |
0905 452 283 |
| Description |
An account of childhood, youth and marriage in China, and the
author's subsequent life in Kinross. |
Stanley - From Arkwright
Village to Commuter Suburb: 1784 - 2003
| Price |
£8.95 |
| Author |
COOKE, Anthony |
| Year |
2003 |
| ISBN |
0905 452 380 |
| Description |
Tracing the evolution of the village of Stanley from being an
important cotton mill and community to a growing commuter satellite
of Perth. |
The Atholl Collection
Catalogue
| Price |
£4.95 |
| Author |
DOUGLAS, Dr Sheila |
| Year |
1999 |
| ISBN |
M003 981 9PH |
| Description |
300 years of Scottish music and poetry. First time this
irreplaceable collection of books and manuscripts on Scottish and
Gaelic music has been made available. |
Heritage of
Perth
| Price |
£14.95 |
| Author |
FINDLAY, Dr W H |
| Year |
1996 |
| ISBN |
0905 452 208 |
| Description |
A second edition of this profusely illustrated book, now in
colour. Foreward by Magnus Magnusson. |
Dunkeld: Telford's Finest
Highland Bridge
| Author |
FORD, Christopher |
| Year |
2004 |
| ISBN |
0905 452 937 |
| Pages |
86 |
| Description |
A detailed book of text, drawings, maps and photos telling the
story behind the plan for, and building of, the landmark Dunkeld
Bridge over the River Tay. |
At the Year's Fa'
| Price |
£4.95 |
| Author |
GALLOWAY, ALEX (PRUGER, H Ed) |
| Year |
2001 |
| ISBN |
0905 452 356 |
| Description |
A book of selected poems in Scots and English by an unassuming
Perth man who befriended William Soutar in 1936. |
Ravens Over the Hill
| Price |
£9.95 |
| Author |
HULL, Robin |
| Year |
2004 |
| ISBN |
0905 452 453 |
| Description |
This book, subtitled Dun Coillich through the Ages, looks at a
small area of Perthshire (between Aberfeldy and Tummel Bridge) in
all its historical aspects from earliest times to the present day.
A well-researched insight. |
Niel Gow's Inver
| Price |
£7.95 |
| Author |
JACKSON, Helen |
| Year |
2000 |
| ISBN |
0905 452 305 |
| Description |
The Life and times of world-renowned Perthshire fiddle player
and his home village of Inver. Lavishly illustrated. Foreward by
Dougie MacLean. |
The
Keekin-Gless
| Price |
£9.95 |
| Author |
JAMIESON, Robert Alan and
MACDOUGALL, Carl |
| Year |
1999 |
| ISBN |
0905 452 232 |
| Description |
An anthology from Perth and Kinross. Stories from poems by over
75 writers from Perth and Kinross, edited by two of the William
Soutar Fellows. |
Church and Social
History of Atholl
| Price |
£3.95 |
| Author |
KERR, J |
| Year |
1998 |
| ISBN |
0905 452 259 |
| Description |
A well-researched and illustrated account of churches and
parishes in Atholl. |
The Easy Trip
| Price |
£6.95 |
| Author |
KNAGGS, B |
| Year |
2001 |
| ISBN |
0905 452 348 |
| Description |
A book about the loss of 106 Squadron Lancaster LL 975 at
Pommereval, France, on 24/25 June 1944 and the subsequent survival
and record of the author as an evader in Occupied
France. |
Along the A9, The
Great North Road
| Price |
£6.95 |
| Author |
MACDONALD, Ailean |
| Year |
2001 |
| ISBN |
0905 452 321 |
| Description |
A book packed with sepia and black and white photos and
postcards of communities on and close to the A9 corridor, from
Luncarty to Drumochtar. Enhanced by informative but economical
text, this book will be a source of nostalgia and interest for
anyone who has lived in Perthshire, or used the A9 for excursions
north. |
Into a Room (selected
poems of William Soutar)
| Price |
£7.99 |
| Author |
MacDOUGALL, Carl and GIFFORD,
Douglas (Eds) |
| Year |
2000 |
| ISBN |
1902 831 225 |
| Description |
A selection of the poems of Perth's most famous and
under-published poet, with a full introduction by the
editors. |
A Vision of
Perth
| Price |
£7.95 |
| Author |
MUNRO, Denis |
| Year |
2001 |
| ISBN |
0905 452 33X |
| Description |
This publication, lavishly illustrated with photos, maps and
quotations, is a personal comment on, in particular, the
architectural and social evolution of the Fair City. The book is
A4-sized, has a very attractive colour cover and is packed with
evocative black and white illustration. |
'Twixt Castle and Mart
| Price |
£9.95 |
| Author |
PATON, Donald |
| Year |
2005 |
| ISBN |
0905452496 |
| Description |
Tells the fascinating story of the Needless Road in Perth,
situated between Pitheavlis Castle and the former cattle
market. |
Taking the
Temperature
| Price |
£7.95 |
| Author |
PEDGRIFT, N.F. |
| Year |
2002 |
| ISBN |
0905 452 364 |
| Description |
An account of the operation of the official Meteorological
Office climatological station at Forgandenny from 1968 to 2001. The
book gives a detailed account of weather patterns close to Perth
through charts, graphs and tables with incidental text, explanation
and photographs. |
Dunbarney: A Parish with
a Past
| Price |
£1.95 |
| Author |
SEATH, J W & R E |
| ISBN |
0905 452 119 |
| Description |
Illustrated history of the villages in the parish including
Bridge of Earn, Kintillo and Pitkeathly Wells |
My Ain Toun
| Price |
£4.95 |
| Author |
SOUTAR, William, introduced by Brian
McCabe |
| Year |
2003 |
| ISBN |
0905 452 402 |
| Description |
A collection of poems by Perth's, and one of Scotland's, most
famous son/s, never before contained in one volume. In Soutar's own
words "My collection of Scots poems on my own burgh". Inimitable
commentary on places, people and feelings. Contains black and white
photos and glossary. |
The Haggises and Mrs
Pemberton-Oakes' Bottom
| Price |
£5.95 |
| Author |
STEVEN, Kenneth and KELLY,
Angus |
| Year |
2003 |
| ISBN |
0905 452 399 |
| Description |
What on earth has Mrs Pemberton-Oakes' bottom got to do with
scuppering the haggises' plans? Find out in this charming
children's tale written by Kenneth Steven and illustrated by Angus
Kelly |
Enjoying Perthshire
| Price |
£3.95 |
| Author |
STEVEN, Campbell |
| Year |
1994 |
| ISBN |
0905 452 178 |
| Description |
A personal tour through Perthshire hills, woods, waterfalls,
bird haunts and moorland tracks, with illustrations and
maps. |
Stanley Nairne:
The Boys Club Pioneer
| Price |
£0.50 |
| Author |
WILLIAMSON, D |
| ISBN |
0905 452 030 |
| Description |
The story of his early life and the creation of the Boys
Club |
Mull of Kintyre
to Moosburg - Memories of Peace and War 1914-1945
| Price |
£3.95 |
| Author |
YOUNG, Lachlan B |
| Year |
1994 |
| ISBN |
0905 452 151 |
How to order
In person
Many of these are available to purchase from the
Local Studies Department in AK Bell
Library, where the staff have an in-depth knowledge of the local
area.
By post
Specify the book title, author and quantity of copies you wish
to order. Please add the appropriate small postage &
packing charge according to the table below.
| |
1st class |
2nd class |
| Small paperback |
|
£1.00 |
| Large paperback |
£2.75 |
£2.00 |
| Hardback |
|
£4.50 set price |
Remember to enclose your signed cheque or Postal Order made payable
to "Perth & Kinross Council" and send to: Book Ordering
Service, AK Bell Library, York Place, Perth PH2 8EP.
By email
Email the book details to library@pkc.gov.uk and we will
respond with details about your requested purchase.
In line with the Consumer Protection (Distance Selling)
Regulations 2000 you have 14 days from receipt in which to decide
whether you wish to retain your purchase. Provided the purchase is
returned in the condition it was sent out, you are entitled to a
full refund.
