- “Pride and Premiership” by David Ross – This humorous novel features a soccer team from a fictionalised East Renfrewshire town and their efforts to reach the Scottish Premiership.
- “Dark Road” by Ian Rankin and Mark Thomson – Although not strictly set in East Renfrewshire, this play-turned-novel written by renowned Scottish crime writer Ian Rankin and Mark Thomson features Wellwood House, an estate in Giffnock, East Renfrewshire.
- “A Very Scotch Affair” by Robin Jenkins – This novel, set in a fictionalised town inspired by East Renfrewshire, explores themes of love, morality, and hidden secrets.
- “Dream Angus: The Celtic God of Dreams” by Alexander McCall Smith – While not entirely set in East Renfrewshire, this novel includes references to the area as Janet accompanies Angus on his dream-gathering travels.
- “Hover Car Racer” by Matthew Reilly – Although primarily a science fiction novel, this fast-paced action story mentions several locations in East Renfrewshire.
- “True Confessions of a Master Tartan Maker” by Veronica Kaye – A delightful comedy about a tartan maker from East Renfrewshire who discovers her skills are in high demand.
- “The Outsider” by Liam Kennedy – This gripping thriller takes place in East Renfrewshire, delving into the dark underbelly of suburban life.
- “The Last Dragon Chronicles” by Chris d’Lacey – Though not entirely set in East Renfrewshire, these YA fantasy novels feature several Scottish locations, including Eastwood.
- “Where the Dead Men Go” by Liam McIlvanney – The second installment in the Gerry Conway crime series, this book partly takes place in various locations within East Renfrewshire.
- “Down Spiral Lane” by Hilary Wareing – A children’s book set in East Renfrewshire, following the adventures of Ellie and her magical talking cat.
WANDERLIST: Ten famous novels set in East Renfrewshire
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