Friday, 19 December 2025

Discover the forgotten glamour of Scotland’s steam powered palaces afloat, 1870–1928

 Volume 5 of the series on ships built at Leith, Scotland will continue with the release of the Magnificent Steam Yachts built at Leith


Magnificent Steam Yachts of Leith, 1870–1928 (Volume 5) sails into the golden age of luxury at sea. From Scotland’s famed shipyards came opulent steam yachts—floating palaces that embodied wealth, innovation, and adventure. None more so than the shipyards at Leith. This book uncovers their stories, blending rare archives with vivid narrative to bring back the glamour of a forgotten maritime world.


Sunday, 21 September 2025

Just Good Books for Xmas

 Yes I know, where the heck does the time go, almost through September now and before we know it we will have Xmas 2025.

May I suggest a nice package of books for you, or just one at a time, they are with most good book shops or on Amazon, if overseas you may wish to go through the publishers at  Whittles Publishing - Home

However you get them, make sure you don't miss out.

Look out for Steam Yachts built at Leith, to be published in February 2026.