Scottish Books
The Celtic House bookshop features a curated collection of titles celebrating Islay and Scotland’s rich history, culture, and heritage.
Welcome to The Celtic House
Your Independent Scottish Book Shop on Islay.
Discover The Celtic House, an independent Scottish book shop located on the beautiful Isle of Islay. We offer a carefully curated selection of Hebridean books, rare Scottish titles & works by local authors, alongside a range of unique Islay gifts & apparel inspired by Scotland’s rich heritage.
Mo Thìr£15.00Mo Thìr | My Land, is a collection of songs that have shaped me as a singer and connected me more deeply with the island I call home, Islay. Many of these songs have been carried through generations, preserving the stories, language and spirit of Islay and the wider Gaelic community. Others have found their […]
Yellow Submarine Money Box£25.00Have you heard the story of the Islay yellow submarine? This money box may remind you of a time two decades ago, when two Islay fishermen accidentally reeled in a 850kg submarine bringing it ashore to visit a Port Ellen garden. Until it was reclaimed… This may also make you think of a particular Feis […]
Islay Whisky and Landmarks Map£20.00Colourful A4 print showing distilleries and landmarks of the island.
Isle of Islay Pin Bagde£6.00Isle of Islay hard enamel pin badge Pin dimensions: 2.8cm x 3cm Supplied with butterfly clasp
Isle of Islay Sticker£4.00High quality vinyl Isle of Islay sticker. Durable, waterproof and UV resistant – perfect for outdoor use, rain or shine. Slap your favourite Scottish island on your water bottle, flask, mug or camper van! These stickers can be applied to a range of materials, including glass, metal, plastic and painted surfaces. They can also be removed without leaving any residue.
Discover New & Popular Scottish Books
New Releases & Bestsellers from Scottish Authors
Learn about Islay
Discover the captivating history and culture of Islay, the Queen of the Hebrides. Renowned for its world-class whisky distilleries, breathtaking landscapes, and rich heritage, Islay offers a window into Scotland’s soul. From ancient standing stones to historic castles, the island’s past tells tales of early settlers, Viking influence, and a thriving Gaelic tradition. Immerse yourself in the stories of Islay by exploring our carefully curated collection of Scottish books. Delve into tales of its whisky craftsmanship, Gaelic legends, and the natural beauty that has inspired generations. Let Islay’s history and culture come alive through these pages and deepen your connection to this remarkable island.
Rare & Second-hand Scottish books
Explore Rare Scottish Titles
Islay (Pevensey Island Guides)£15.00The groups of islands off the coast of Scotland hold a strong fascination for the thousands of people who embark on the sea crossing each year. The islands are unique: remote, romantic and often mysterious, they exert a magnetic attraction which draws visitors back again and again. The Hebridean island of Islay lies off the […]![An Atlas of Productivity [Scotland]](https://www.theceltichouse.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Untitled-23-May-2025-at-16.19.26-29.webp)
An Atlas of Productivity [Scotland]£85.002014. Unpaginated. c. 100pp. Colour illustrations & maps. Wooden/woodchip covers with metal comb binding
Still Life With Bottle: Whisky According to Ralph SteadmanPrice range: £15.00 through £25.00An eccentric and informative tour of the malt whiskies of Scotland, illustrated in inimitable Steadman style. Travelling the length and breadth of Scotland and its islands, the author visits distilleries and explores the landscapes on which their distilleries depend.
An Leabhar Mòr – The Great Book of Gaelic£45.00Leabhar Mòr na Gàidhlig/The Great Book of Gaelic brings together more than 150 poets, visual artists, calligraphers and typographers from Ireland and Scotland. New poetry and visual artwork has been commissioned to form the ‘Great Book’ – a single bound volume, which is a major contemporary artwork in the form of visual anthology. The hardback […]
Remote Scottish Postboxes£60.00RRB Photobooks, 2017 Box h290 x w250 Pages h280 x w240 mm 1 presentation box 6 hand-stitched booklets 88 pages 37 colour photographs 38 illustrations Introduction by Susie Parr
View this year’s festival releases or visit the Islay Book Festival website to find out more about next years event.
The Celtic House Coffee Shop
Homemade cakes are freshly made by our baker Gael Roy on a daily basis. We have a large variety of cakes such as Carrot cake, Fruits of the forest cake, Chocolate cake plus many more. Our delicious cakes are all made with healthy, local ingredients.