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Cover reveal time for Gary Maclean's Scottish Kitchen!A collection of unique recipes by @gmacchef celebrating the best of Scotland's culinary traditions. Waterstones says: From langoustines to Shetland mussels, Scotland's National Chef cooks up the definitive collection of Caledonian cuisine in this beautifully produced cookbook. Pre-order your signed copy through Waterstones here. Book your seat at Gary's event at Topping St. Andrews on 10 May here.  Read the trade announcement here.

Delighted to announce that we'll be publishing Serena Baker's debut book Serena Sews 23 June 2022!Serena Baker was the winner of The Great British Sewing Bee in 2021.Celebrating Serena’s passion for repurposing and ‘refashioning’, Serena Sews is a how-to on creating sustainable styles. Readers will find stunning photography and designs with projects for every level. Serena provides lessons on must-have skills and key pieces of kit, bringing her knowledge to the page for readers to learn and build confidence. Read the full trade announcement here.

Happy holidays!  Please see details for Christmas and New Year below.    Order in time for Christmas Please order before 15 December for delivery in time for Christmas. Please note delivery cannot be guaranteed. All orders are shipped with Royal Mail 2nd Class. And this date is based on their last posting dates. Please see here for more information from Royal Mail.    From 20 December 2021 to 4 January 2022 Our shop will be closed for print book purchases from 20 December 2021 until the 4 January 2022. No orders will be sent out during this time. Any orders placed...

Fantastic news! We are incredibly excited to share that The Glasgow Gruffalo’s Wean by Elaine C. Smith has won the Scots Bairns Book o the Year at the Scots Language Awards 2021 😃  Huge congratulations to Elaine C. Smith for her amazing translation of Julia Donaldson’s much-loved book, brilliantly illustrated by Axel Scheffler. You can listen to Elaine C. Smith’s lovely acceptance speech here:    Read The Courier's article here.  Read the Scots Language announcement here.  Visit Itchy Coo's website here.    The Glasgow Gruffalo's Wean was published on 27 May 2021. You can order your copy now, by clicking here. 

In The Hebridean Baker, Coinneach shares both his fabulous recipes and fascinating stories of island life, offering a true taste of Scotland’s wild and windswept Outer Hebrides. Focusing on small bakes that use a simple set of ingredients, these recipes will unleash your inner Scottish baker – it’s all about rustic, home baking and old family favourites because, as the Hebridean Baker says, ‘Homemade is Always Best’. From Croft Loaf to Cranachan Chocolate Bombs, Oaty Apricot Cookies to Heilan’ Coo Cupcakes, and from Granny Annag’s Christmas Cake to Aunt Bellag’s Duff, there’s something here to put a smile on everyone’s face. And...