- “Outlander” by Diana Gabaldon: This historical fiction series tells the story of Claire Randall, a World War II nurse who travels back in time to 18th-century Scotland.
- “Rob Roy” by Sir Walter Scott: Set in the early 18th century, this adventure novel follows the character of Rob Roy MacGregor as he navigates the conflicts between the Scottish highlanders and the English authorities.
- “The Thirty-Nine Steps” by John Buchan: Although not entirely set in the Scottish Highlands, this classic thriller partly takes place in the Scottish countryside, featuring a man on the run from both the police and a spy organization.
- “The Crow Road” by Iain Banks: This coming-of-age novel is set in Argyll, a region in the Scottish Highlands, and explores dark family secrets and the themes of love and loss.
- “Compton Mackenzie’s Highland Novels” (“Whisky Galore” and “Monarch of the Glen”): This comedic duo of novels captures the spirit of the Scottish Highlands, focusing on the local characters and their way of life.
- “The Island of Sheep” by John Buchan: Another thrilling work, part of Buchan’s Richard Hannay series, explores the Scottish Highlands as the main character unravels a mystery and attempts to protect his country.
- “Trainspotting” by Irvine Welsh: While not exclusively set in the Highlands, this gritty and darkly humorous novel features characters from Edinburgh who often venture to the Highlands, showcasing the region and its contrasts.
- “Sunset Song” by Lewis Grassic Gibbon: Set in the fictional Scottish parish of Kinraddie, this classic novel follows the life of Chris Guthrie and depicts the hardships of rural life in the early 20th century.
- “The Highland Series” by Kathleen Givens (“Kilgannon,” “The Wild Rose of Kilgannon,” and “Rivals for the Crown”): This historical romance trilogy covers the lives of Scottish clans during various time periods, highlighting the beauty and traditions of the Scottish Highlands.
- “The Summer Walkers” by Timothy Neat: Offering an exploration of the Traveller culture in the Scottish Highlands, this book presents a look at the people and their way of life.
WANDERLIST: Ten famous novels set in Scotland’s Highlands
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