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• Black Rood — Black Rood tells the fascinating story of one of Scotland’s oldest and most significant crown jewels. Once as famous as the Stone of Scone, the Black Rood was a gold and jewel-studded reliquary for a piece of the True Cross. This profound and holy treasure was smuggled into Scotland after the Norman invasion by the sister of the last Anglo-Saxon king of England. On her marriage to King Malcolm III, the Black Rood passed into the Scottish royal family, and so became a symbol of the authority and
• Dreams in Blue — Dreams in Blue: Railways and Social Change on the Clyde by Colin Turbett is a richly illustrated social history of post-war Glasgow, offering a compelling account of Scottish railway history and urban transformation along the River Clyde. Focused on the arrival of the iconic “Blue Trains” in 1960, the book explores how railway modernisation and electrification reflected wider shifts in Scottish society during the post-war era. Blending transport history with social commentary, this study traces
• Steam Yachts [1875 - 1928] — Leith Built Ships Volume 5: Steam Yachts 1875–1928 by R.O. Neish is a richly detailed maritime history book exploring the golden age of steam yacht construction on the River Leith. Focusing on one of Scotland’s most remarkable yet lesser-known shipbuilding traditions, this volume documents the elegant private steam yachts built for wealthy owners during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Blending maritime history, naval architecture and industrial heritage, the book reveals how Leith became
• The Atomics — In 1954 the decision to locate the country’s fast reactor R&D nuclear programme at Dounreay’s disused military airfield in Caithness, eight miles west of the town of Thurso, changed the fishing and farming county forever. Thurso’s population trebled in just eight years, with the incomers being labelled the 'Atomics'. The recreational, economic, social and welfare upheaval was immense, but due to good foresight and planning by the UKAEA in conjunction with local councils and officials, social
• The Corncrake — Changes in farmland management throughout the twentieth century, including agricultural intensification and increasing mechanisation, have resulted in the loss of habitat for many species. The Corncrake is one such species that has faced multiple challenges to its survival. Although it was once a common bird throughout northern Europe, the breeding areas of Corncrakes have been steadily reduced to a fraction of what they once were, and in many areas their continuation as a regularly breeding bir
• Wild Galloway — Wild Galloway by Ian Carter is a richly illustrated natural history and wildlife photography book celebrating the diverse landscapes, habitats, and biodiversity of Galloway in south-west Scotland. Blending personal reflection with expert naturalist insight, the book explores one of Britain’s most unspoilt wild places, from ancient woodland and heather-clad hills to coastal merse, mudflats and the dramatic Solway Firth. Based on a lifetime of experience as a naturalist and conservationist, Carter

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• Porto Press | Independent Books & New Releases
• Dreams in Blue | Railways and Social Change on the Clyde – Porto Press
• The Corncrake | Ecology, Migration & Conservation – Porto Press
• Wild Galloway | Scottish Wildlife & Nature Writing – Porto Press
• The Atomics | Dounreay Story – Porto Press
• Black Rood | Scottish History – Porto Press
• About Us – Porto Press
• Steam Yachts 1875–1928 | Scottish Maritime History – Porto Press