Who lived in Linlithgow in 1851? What did they do? Where did they come from? Linlithgow is a traditional burgh in central Scotland. This book traces the people of the town from the end of the Eighteenth Century through to 1851. That year saw the most detailed census to that date. Interwoven with information from other contemporary sources, this reveals a wealth of detail about the residents and their way of life.

Since newspapers began journalists have known that crime stories sell copies. People can be fascinated, horrified or simply entertained by the scandals and wrong-doings of their fellows. This book gathers together a selection of stories which span the period 1801 to 1900. With a few digressions, they relate to the people and places of Linlithgowshire, the administrative area of the time which roughly corresponds to today's West Lothian. As well as the human interest in the people, and the crimes which they may, or may not, have committed, these stories offer a window into everyday life in a...

Do you ever expect to play in a world bridge championship? The 2012-2013 Scotland Senior team certainly didn't, but the story of how they got to Bali, and what happened to them once they got there, makes for fascinating reading. 'The authors give the reader a real sense of what is happening behind the scenes. I was left with the very nostalgic thought, "Wish I was there."' - Barnet Shenkin 'This book covers aspects of playing in a world championship in a way that I have not read elsewhere, so it is that rarity these days, an original idea.' - Brian Senior HARRY SMITH (right) and ALEX ADAMSON...