- “The Thirty-Nine Steps” by John Buchan: This classic spy thriller follows Richard Hannay as he gets caught up in a web of intrigue in the Scottish Borders.
- “The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie” by Muriel Spark: Although not exclusively set in the Scottish Borders, parts of this novel take place in and around the region, offering a glimpse into the area.
- “Trainspotting” by Irvine Welsh: While most of the story is set in Edinburgh, this gritty novel touches on neighbouring areas, including the Scottish Borders.
- “The Hanging Shed” by Gordon Ferris: This crime novel features ex-policeman Douglas Brodie as he investigates a murder case set in post-World War II Scottish Borders.
- “Border Country” by Raymond Williams: This semi-autobiographical novel explores rural life and community in the Welsh Border Country, which shares similarities with the Scottish Borders.
- “The Hills Is Lonely” by Lillian Beckwith: This book captures the author’s experience of living in a remote Scottish Borders village, filled with colourful characters and landscapes.
- “The Lighthouse Stevensons” by Bella Bathurst: While not a novel per se, this non-fiction book recounts the lives of the famous Scottish lighthouse-building family, including their work in the coastal areas of the Scottish Borders.
- “The Lost Art of Keeping Secrets” by Eva Rice: This coming-of-age novel takes place in 1950s England but often mentions the Scottish Borders as a place of escape for the main characters.
- “A Time of Gifts” by Patrick Leigh Fermor: Although the majority of the book covers the author’s journey across Europe, a portion of it takes place in the Scottish Borders, highlighting the beauty of the region.
- “Cold in the Earth” by Ann Granger: Set in the fictional Borders village of Tansfield, this crime novel introduces Inspector Ben Ross as he investigates a murder amidst the locals’ deep-rooted secrets.
WANDERLIST: Ten famous novels set in the Scottish borders
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