Outlander & Beyond: Books About Scotland

As the beloved Outlander series nears its end, you may be wondering how you will occupy your time. You might need new characters to swoon over, or perhaps you’re already planning a trip to the Scottish Highlands to get you out of the upcoming slump. Whether you’re satisfied with being an armchair traveler or planning to visit Edinburgh this summer, we’ve compiled a list of the best books about Scotland to help you get there one way or another.

 

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The time-traveling romance that has won over a generation of readers, Outlander begins here. It’s the love triangle that rises above all other love triangles, not just in passion but in the amount of years between them.

 

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Your dream Scotland vacation awaits. Book your flights, but let the experts plan your day trips, excursions, walking tours and extended journeys. From Edinburgh Castle to the Scottish Highlands, Lonely Planet has you covered.

 

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When two former classmates with very different approaches to life end up working at the same firm, an unexpected idea draws them together in this atmospheric tale of friendship and ambition, partly set in Scotland.

 

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When Nina loses her beloved bookseller job in London, she sets off for the Scottish Highlands, where she continues changing lives one book at a time through her traveling bookshop van.

 

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What happens when your comfortable life and daily routine are unexpectedly upended? What if you find something you never thought you were missing? This is a touching story of the power of friendship and of being yourself.

 

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Fans of Outlander and, especially, fans of Sam as Jamie Fraser in Outlander will watch the star do just about anything and in this book, you’ll read (and imagine gloriously) what he and Graham love about Scotland and its people.

 

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Let Rick Steves take you on an unforgettable adventure to Scotland. Explore the beauty of the Orkney Islands and the Gothic streets of Edinburgh with complete and up-to-date information on must-see favorites and even handy Scottish slang.

 

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Don’t let the Scottish vernacular scare you from reading Irvine Welsh’s raw and darkly funny, multilayered masterpiece about a group of friends’ gritty struggle for survival at the height of the heroin epidemic in Edinburgh’s working-class community.

 

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Gothic meets romance in the historical fiction novel we didn’t know we needed. Set in 19th-century Scotland, Anatomy tells the story of a headstrong young girl set on becoming a surgeon, even if it means practicing on the bodies of the recently deceased. Creepy, fast-paced and fun all at once, this captivating read has something for everyone.

 

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To avoid attending the London season, painfully-anxious Maddie invents a long-distance engagement — her fictional fiancé is a handsome, devoted Scottish captain, conveniently traveling with his regiment and never around.

 

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Dreaming of misty, windswept ruins in the Scottish Highlands? Cliffs, castles and lively village pubs await, and here you will find handy itineraries, must-see sights and detailed maps to guide you on your way.

 

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Outlander fans, ancient Scotland beckons you once more with a tale of love, magic and survival. When a medieval queen’s future is threatened, she is drawn into a world of danger and violence. But a handsome warrior may just become the hero she needs.

 

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Over the years there have been several film adaptations, scores of theatrical productions and countless cultural references to this Shakespearian tragedy. The most important thing you can do is to read the play. Unbridled ambition, fate and free will, guilt and betrayal — whatever time period you drop this work into — this story, the language and the medieval Scottish setting remain timeless.

 

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Love, danger and time travel collide in this first installment in The Scottish series. The past and the present intertwine as a writer tries to make sense of a harrowing time in Scotland’s history, and learning the truth may be just the beginning in this adventurous romance.

 

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The story of a working-class family getting by in 1980s Glasgow, Scotland as seen through the eyes of the on-the-fringes, lonely son Hugh “Shuggie” Bain.

 

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Magic and nature spirits run wild in this vividly imagined fantasy steeped in Scottish-inspired myth and lore. With multiple character perspectives that help to shape a brilliant portrait of an otherworldly isle, this atmospheric read will leave you utterly enchanted.

 

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Alice Feeney delivers a domestic thriller about an author who struggles to move on after the disappearance of his wife. Dark and gripping, this is perfect for fans of Freida McFadden and Tana French.

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