The Battle of Littleferry
Patrick Marriott
A facinating history of the Battle of Littleferry, the second last battle fought on British soil, the day before the Battle of Culloden. This book puts the battle into context, viewing the evidence from both the Loyalist and the Jacobite sides. It explores the events that led to the battle, tactics and equipment, the aftermath as well as the battle itself. The book also contains a 4 mile trail guide, from Dunrobin Castle to the battle Memorial Stone in Ferry Road, Golspie, detailing the key aspects of the running battle fought on 15th April 1746.£7.99 ea
A History of the Royal Burgh of Dornoch
Michael Hook
Published by Historylinks Museum, Dornoch, December 2005 'A History of the Royal Burgh of Dornoch' by Michael Hook.
The previous histories of Dornoch, written by Hector Mackay and the Reverend Charles Bentick in the 1920s, have become the 'official' histories of Dornoch Parish. Michael Hook has not attempted to compete with either work but has borrowed extensively from both books. Where appropriate utilising modern historical research, he has endeavoured to achieve a slightly different perspective to Dornoch's history. He has focused more extensively on the 18th and 19th centuries rather than on the medieval and reformation periods which are covered comprehensively by Mackay and Bentick. Although the work concentrates on the history of the Royal Burgh of Dornoch, events elsewhere are explored and explained in terms of their impact on the town itself. There is one exception. Chapter 4 deals with the effect that the 1745 Jacobite rebellion had on Sutherland as a whole, rather than focusing solely on Dornoch.
£12.99 ea
A Brief History of Dornoch (incl fold-out map)
In 2004 Historylinks Museum published 'A Brief History of Dornoch', with historical advice and assistance by Mike Hook, text written by Alison Munro and illustrations by Sally Wild. The publication includes a fold-out map (approximately 620 x 290 mm), marked with sites mentioned in the text. The map is a copy of a limited-edition etching by Ian Westacott and artist produced prints of the original (approximately 1500 x 700mm) are available from the Historylinks Museum.
£5.00 ea
A Policeman's Lot - Dornoch 1874 - 1878
Rescued from a waste skip, the handwritten Dornoch Police Occurrence Book 1874-1878, now transcribed and illustrated (pp 143), provides a fascinating glimpse of the early days of policing in the life of the Highlands and daily life in the Dornoch area.
£5.95 ea
Abandoned Buildings of the Evelix Valley
S J T Robertson and R G Park
About twenty years ago there was an exhibition in the Dornoch Library which depicted the prehistory and history of the communities along the River Evelix, with a detailed mix of text, maps and illustrations. The exhibition encapsulated the extensive surveys and work of the late Jimmy Bell, founding President of the Dornoch Heritage Society, and Dr Struan Robertson. When the exhibition was dismantled it was incorporated in the archives of Historylinks and reassembled and converted into electronic data over a period of years.
In 2008 Dr Robertson and Dr Graham Park co-operated to produce a scientific account of the Evelix Valley, based mainly on the material from the original exhibition. The 'Abandoned Buildings of the Evelix Valley, SE Sutherland - symptoms of the social and economic decline of a Highland Valley' by S J T Robertson and R G Park was launched at a Heritage Society meeting on 16 April 2009. The text is supported by drawings by Struan Robertson, plans with dimensions of sites, hut circles and buildings, panoramic views based on sketches by Struan Robertson, location maps and a selection of colour photographs showing the main sites and buildings in the valley.
£9.95 ea
The Evelix River - Incorporating The Evelix River Trail
S J T Robertson and R G Park
'The Evelix River' book published in May 2012 provides an account of the evolution of a major East Sutherland river from its beginnings about 50 million years ago through the Ice Age up to historic times. It is the result of a field study undertaken by members of Dornoch Heritage Society. The booklet also includes 'The Evelix Trail', with details of 10 localities which may be visited by car or on foot to view significant features of the river course. This publication was funded by a generous bequest in the will of Mrs Margaret Randle, a long-term supporter of the Dornoch Heritage Society in whose memory this book is dedicated, with additional funding provided by the Society.
£2.99 ea
The Vikings in East Sutherland
Bridget Mackenzie
Booklet describing how the Vikings came to East Sutherland, with explanation of place names; includes map. ISBN 0-9544253-3-2
£2.00 ea
Set Adrift Upon the World
James Hunter
In this book, James Hunter tells the story of the Sutherland Clearances, an extraordinary episode involving the deliberate depopulation of much of a Scottish county during the early part of the 19th century.
His researches took him to archives in Scotland, England and Canada, to the now deserted straths in Sutherland and the frozen shores of Hudson Bay. The outcome
of his travels and enquiries is a stimulating and moving account which restores identities and voices to the countless men, women and children whose lives were turned upside down.
£14.99 ea
The Highland Clearances
Eric Richards
The Highland Clearances stands out as one of the most emotive chapters in the history of Scotland.
In this new edition of his acclaimed book, Eric Richards traces the origins of the Clearances from the 18th century to their culmination in the crofting legislation of the 1880s. In considering both the terrible suffering of the Highland people as well as the stark choices that faced landowners during a period of rapid economic economic change, it shows how the Clearances were one of many attempted solutions to the problem of how to maintain a population on marginal and infertile land, and were, in fact, part of a wider European movement of rural depopulation.
In drawing attention away from mythology to the hard facts of what actually happened, The Highland Clearances offers a balanced analysis of events which created a terrible scar on Highland Scotland.
£14.99 ea
The Highland Clearances Trail
Rob Gibson
In this book, Rob Gibson presents the real past of the Highlands, full of its complexities and local variations, From the Strathrusdale Sheep Drive to the Battle of the Braes, he has brought together the story of the Clearances from a Highland perspective, using evidence from Napier Commission reports, bardic peotry and oral accounts.
This book guides the reader round sites of particular evictions and memorials, providing facts and figures which show the true extent of the destruction of Highland communities.Ordnance Survey grid references and information on access, historical notes and a selected bibliography provide a resource for visitors and students alike.
Not currently available.
A Brief History of Dornoch Cathedral
Ian Ross-Harper
A 16 pp booklet with line drawings providing a concise history of Dornoch Cathedral from 1224
£2.00 ea
Notable Bishops & Ministers of Dornoch Cathedral
Ian Ross-Harper
A 24 pp booklet with line drawings providing accounts of the notable Bishops and Ministers of Dornoch Cathedral from John Bishop of Caithness 1185 to 1213 to The Reverend Susan M Brown, Minister of Dornoch Cathedral 1998 –
£2.00 ea
A Step Through Time
A 71 pp book, with colour and monochrome photographs and illustrations, produced by Parkdean Homes in association with Historylinks Museum. The book covers the history of Embo, life there in the 20th century and the famous 'Grannies' Heilan Hame'.
£3.95 ea
On the Crofters' Trail
David Craig
The Highland Clearances of the 19th Century constitute one of the bleakest periods of Scottish history. As crofts - once the mainstay of Highland life - were swept away to make way for sheep grazing, the people of the Highlands and Islands were forced from their homes, from their land and from their country. In this moving, and fascinating book, David Craig travels thousands of miles from Scotland to Canada to discover how many of their stories survive in the memories of their descendants and presents the words of men and women of both countries as they recount the suffering of their forebears.
£12.99 ea
The Gentleman Usher
John Evans
'The Gentleman Usher: The Life and Times of George Dempster 1732 -1818' by John Evans published 2005.
George Dempster was one of the best known and popular Scotsman of his day. He served for 30 years as a Member of Parliament and was Laird of estates at Skibo, Sutherland and Dunnichen, Angus. He used his talents to bring prosperity and jobs to disadvantaged regions of his beloved Scotland. This work is an authoritative addition to the bibliography of Scottish history.
£25.00 ea
The Hammer and the Cross
Robert Ferguson
Robert Feguson's new history of the Vikings sheds light on some of the most characteristic aspects of the Vikings' culture, including their Heathen religion, their skills as ship builders and architects and an extraordinary literary and poetic culture that celebrated the deeds of their enigmatic leaders.
£14.99 ea
Rough Guide to the North Coast 500
£9.99 ea
NC500 Pocket map
The perfect way to explore the Highlands.
Not currently available.
Horrible Histories Vicious Vikings
Terry Deary
This is history with the nasty bits left in!
Want to know:
- why some vicious Vikings had names like Fat-thighs, Oaf and Stinking?
- how to build a vicious Viking longboat?
- which vicious Viking god dressed up as a woman?
Discover all the foul facts about the Vicious Vikings - all the gore and more!
Not currently available.
The Desperate Journey
Kathleen Fidler
Twins, Kirsty and David Murray, are forced to leave their crofting home in the north of Scotland. They struggle to cope with life in Glasgow where the work is hard and dangerous. Then comes a chance for a new adventure on a ship bound for Canada. Will they survive the treacherous Atlantic crossing, and what will they find in the strange new land?
The Desperate Journey is Kathleen Fidler's best-known novel, a true Scottish classic that tells the story of the Highland Clearances. The thriling plot will keep children gripped right to the end.
Not currently available.
The Boy with the Bronze Axe
Kathleen Fidler
Kali and Brocken are trapped by the tides when a mysterious rescuer appears - a strange boy in a strange boat, carrying a strangely sharp axe, The people of Skara Brae must decide what to do with this boy's new ideas and strange ways. But as a deadly storm brews, the whole village is plunged into danger.
The daily life and rituals of the ancient Stone Age village of Skara Brae are brought to life in this vivid portrayal of what it was like to live there nearly 3000 years ago. Through it, you can explore the mysteries of the Stone Age.
Kathleen Fidler is the author of over eighty books for children and her stories have enthralled generations of readers.