The island of Mingulay lies at near the southern tip of the Western Isles archipelago, its fertile valleys and rugged coastline of cliffs and sea stacks a spectacular setting for a wealth of important archaeology. Up to the fifteenth century Mingulay was part of the estate of the Bishop of the Isles, and then passed into the hands of the MacNeils of Barra. Deserted in the early 1900s, since the 1920s archaeologists have been recording the island's buildings and prehistoric remains. Combining previous surveys with the results of a new project undertaken by the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland and the National Trust for Scotland, this fold-out information guide is the indispensable record of the archaeological landscapes and architectural relics of the island. A highly detailed map identifies the locations of everything from burial cairns and roundhouses to chapels and schools, and explanatory text illustrated by survey drawings and contemporary and historic photography traces the lives of the people who made this remote island their home.

Listed buildings are one of Scotland's greatest assets. From medieval castles to structures dating from the 1980s, they cover almost every aspect of life, and are the physical record of the nation's social and economic past and present. Using specially commissioned photography, this collection of 20 postcards showcases some of the most fascinating structures granted listed status by Historic Scotland. Images ranging from the iconic red steel cantilevers of the Forth Rail Bridge, to the sumptuous and ornate facade of Duff House, celebrate the diversity of Scotland's unique architectural treasures.