The opening of the Queensferry Crossing in August this year was one of Scotland’s biggest civic events. 50,000 people walked across our newest landmark and close to 4,000 guests were present to see HRH Queen Elizabeth II officially open the bridge. We’re delighted to have the only book about this incredible new feat of engineering in stock. Lily Publication’s The Queensferry Crossing: Vision to Reality is a quality, informative book packed with stunning colour photographs. It celebrates both the new bridge – the longest three-tower, cable-stayed bridge in the world – and the 15,000 men and women who worked to complete the structure. The Queensferry Crossing: Vision to Reality This is a must-have commemorative book that marks one of Scotland’s largest and most innovative projects. Spanning the bridge’s new history from conception to completion, it details the technical challenges triumphs lying behind its construction. It includes forwards from First Minister Rt Hon Nicola Sturgeon MSP and key individuals in the project’s management. The Queensferry Crossing: Vision to Reality  is available now to order now here . Jenny, Scottish Bookstore

We love to see new books as they arrive in our warehouse and one in particular today has caught our attention... The Tale o the Wee Mowdie You may know of a popular children's book 'The Story of the Little Mole Who Knew it was None of his Business' which recently celebrated it's 25th anniversary. It's now been translated into Scots by Matthew Mackie and the result is an absolute delight! The Tale o the Wee Mowdie That Wantit tae ken wha Keeched on his Heid is a brilliant Scots translation that will have children and adults laughing out loud. It's a fantastic book to encourage Scots language among children (as supported now across most of our primary schools) and teaches some wonderfully fun vocabulary that kids will love. Here's the synopsis text from the back to give you a hint of what's inside - An awfu stramash befaws the wee mowdie, yin bricht sunny morn. It looks a bit like a link sasser, and the warst o't is - It faws richt ontae his heid. Oor gallus wee hero gangs oot tae speir Wha's keeched on his heid. Featuring such great lines as "five great muckle cuddy-aipples duntit doon juist a midgie's whisker frae the wee mowdie," it really is a joy to read! It's available now with 10% off - just click here . Jenny, Scottish Bookstore