Congratulations to our   Galloway Photographic Collective member, Allan Wright Photographic , who is a finalist in the Dumfries & Galloway Life Awards for Artist of the year! Woo! Go Allan !!

We're really rather excited about this new product that's just come in from Top Munro - an ideal gift for walking enthusiasts and avid Munro-baggers! Based on a simple Trumps format, this set of game cards offers trumping criteria including height, vertical gain, route distance, popularity and difficulty.  This set features 30 popular 'classic' Munros on quality, plastic coated cards. Full instructions are included and each card has a photograph of the Munro, its six key facts, a potential route to climb it and, of course, the pub you can visit afterwards. We also have nifty counter packs for these to make an eye-catching display for your customers. Pack them in a rucksack, play them in a bothy! Jenny McGaw, Lomond Books Ltd - Friday 21st October

We're thrilled to have a new updated edition of one of our all-time bestselling titles in stock - Cameron McNeish's The Munros: Scotland's Highest Mountains - a book which has sold more than 175,000 copies since its first publication! The appeal of the country's tallest mountains continues to attract eager climbers every year, trying to bag their first Munro or working their way through the list to bag them all. But one of the dangers of the Munro bagging phenomenon is that many walkers set out to climb these great hills without actually getting to know them. This book is intended to introduce Munro climbers to different aspects of the hills' character in a more holistic way, not only as a guidebook buy as an essential reference book to be used in planning the days, weekends or weeks spent in one of Europe's most varied and remarkable mountain landscapes. This book offers a choice of routes up all of the Munros, often combining several hills into one route to make for a satisfying day out. This also serves the purpose of spreading the load on the hill by suggesting more adventurous routes away from the popular 'honeypot' paths. Stunning colour photography throughout portrays the grandeur and beauty of the hills, complemented by graphic route maps. Following recent revisions to the Munro list (as it seems our mountains have a habit of shrinking...!) this new edition reflects recent changes to the classification list, and is available now !

It's show-time again! We're packing up for Scotland's Trade Fair Autumn where you will find us on stand J16 with our Christmas ranges for 2016. Attending the fair is a not-to-be-missed opportunity to see our products in person, and to chat through your requirements with Duncan, Colin, Michael and Lewis. As ever, we are returning with our special show offer - extended credit on all trade fair orders until the end of December 2016. This means you can buy all of your stock for Christmas without having to pay for it until you have benefited from the sales. On the stand we will have our extensive range of Christmas and gift titles, toys, games and jigsaws as well as the best of our core range of Scottish books, maps, calendars and stationery lines. Register for your free buyer's entry badge on the Scotland's Trade Fairs website here (takes you to an external website). Find us at STFA - Scotland's Trade Fair Autumn SECC Glasgow Sunday 18th and Monday 19th September 9.30am - 5pm Lomond Books & Lyrical Scotland on stand J16   Jenny McGaw, Lomond Books Ltd - Thursday 8th September  

We've added a number of new maps and map ranges to our catalogue for the summer so that you can help your customers find the very best Scotland has to offer - whether they are local to your outlet and looking for something new, or they are visiting for further afield. You can find all of our maps in the section here and below are highlights of the range - Ordnance Survey We are an approved Ordnance Survey wholesaler and we carry the full Scottish range of Landranger and Explorer maps. We stock the new, enhanced editions of both ranges which include a mobile download that can be accessed for no extra cost. We also stock Ordnance Survey's Tour Scotland national map, can supply the weatherproofed 'Active' versions of both map ranges and maps covering the whole of the British Isles. Ordnance Survey is one of the most recognisable brand names in the business and are tried, tested and trusted products.   Harvey Maps Harvey are an independent mapping brand and all of their maps are drawn from original air surveys by their skilled team of cartographers. All Harvey maps are waterproof for outdoor use and they come in a variety of formats: Superwalker maps are at 1:25,000 scale, detailed, particularly clear and easy to read; National Trail maps get a week's walking onto a single sheet which is easy to carry and easy to read at 1:40,000 scale; British Mountain maps are tough, waterproof sheets designed for walkers and climbers which cover an extra-large area in high detail; Summit maps are enlarged to help navigation of complex summits and ridges; and Ultramaps are new, slim, lightweight maps to fit in your pocket and are drawn to 1:40,000 scale.   Stirling Surveys Footprint Maps Established in the late 80s and based in Stirling, Stirling Surveys specialise in producing high quality maps for a variety of users including walkers and ramblers, cyclists, backpackers and orienteerers. Their Footprint series offers a unique combination of quality, legibility, ease of use and value for money. Many of their maps are published on waterproof paper including their best-selling West Highland Way map.   Sustrans Sustrans are one of the leading charities enabling people to travel by foot, bike or public transport. Their maps for the National Cycle Network, a 14,000 mile network of signed and promoted cycle routes across the UK, help cyclists find long distance tours, day rides and everyday journeys that can safely be made on traffic free cycle paths, shared use paths and roads. Around 2,300 miles of the National Cycle Network are in Scotland and they take in hundreds of stunning locations.   Yellow Publications Yellow Publications create pocket-sized, water-resistant local maps and we now carry over 140 of their maps covering all corners of Scotland. Around & About maps are designed with walkers in mind - based on the OS Explorer maps, data is blown up to 1:16,000 scale to offer greater clarity and to help the user to spot interesting features in the local area. The maps also include a unique walk time scale ruler. Here & There maps are based on OS Landranger maps blown up to 1:33,333 scale. Ideally suited for cyclists, these maps include a scale ruler for distance and cycle time and a cycle route index. Both these formats can be created for your local area if not already in print - just contact your Lomond Sales Rep or our office to find out how! Yellow also produce larger Footpath maps, Atlases and their brand new North Coast 500 map.   In addition to these ranges we also stock Geographers' A-Z Maps and street atlases, Tourist Maps from Philips Red Books, pictorial maps from Colin Baxter, cycle maps from Spokes and Scottish maps from almost every other publisher including AA, Michelin, Collins and Footprint. We really have something for everyone! View all of our maps on the website here .   Jenny McGaw, Lomond Books Ltd - Wednesday 25th May

We're looking for a valuable new member of our office team - a new Buying Assistant. If you're interested in working for Scotland's leading book wholesaler, publisher and distributor as part of our dynamic and dedicated team, this could be the job for you! Check our our recruitment page here for full details on the vacancy here .

Iain Kirk Campbell's Isle of Skye is this week's Book of the Week for the Press & Journal! The book is in stock now!

We're very excited about this stunning new photography book from Iain Kirk Campbell all about one of our favourite places on the planet - the Isle of Skye. Here's our press release for the new title - Dramatic Coastlines, imposing mountains and legendary landscapes featured in innovative new 'Framebook' The Isle of Skye by Iain Kirk Campbell Published by ICP - Distributed exclusively by Lomond Books Ltd March 2016 - ISBN 9780473347604 - Paperback Framebook - 48 full-colour pages - 29.7cm x 21cm - £12.95 Blending substantive yet accessible text with spectacular photography, the magic and mystery of one of Scotland's most loved islands is showcased in a stunning new book by Iain Kirk Campbell. The largest and northernmost major island of the Inner Hebrides, Skye has been enchanting its visitors for centuries. With the recent exciting archaeological and palaeontological discoveries, and its increasingly high profile as a film location - Michael Fassbender's Macbeth being the latest - the time is right for a new book on one of the nation's most popular destinations. Skye's varied landscape encompasses wild beaches, towering coastal cliffs, magical caves, revered mountain ranges, the Fairy Pools and Glen, and the picturesque harbourside 'capital' of Portree. These and many other facets of Skye are displayed in captivating full-page photographs. Alongside the photographs, Campbell provides engaging and informative text on Skye's history, Celtic legends, archaeology and complex geology. Sections feature the famous Cuillin ranges, the imposing Trotternish Ridge, the bloody feuding of the dominant MacDonald and MacLeod clans, and how the island's story is told through remnants of the past layered upon its ancient landscape. ICP Framebooks are conceived to allow the easy extraction of the many full page photographs for framing once the reader has enjoyed the book. To this end, there is no text on these pages, just a simple white border surrounding the high quality prints. If they prefer to keep their book intact, readers have the option to order prints from the author's website. Born in Glasgow, Scottish author and photographer Iain Kirk Campbell has travelled extensively and lived in Mainland Europe, the Middle East and New Zealand. He has worked in publishing for over 20 years as a photographer, designer and author. A keen walker and mountain biker, throughout his life he has felt a strong connection to the landscape, particularly to the Highlands and Islands of Scotland. Campbell's first book in the ICP Framebook series, which you can find here , profiles the Outer Hebridean islands of Barra and Vatersay, where his father's family came from. This second book captures an island loved the world over. This new book will be published at the end of March and distributed to trade customers exclusively by Lomond. Be sure to get your order in place to receive stock as soon as it becomes available! Find the product page here .

As a core part of our wholesale range we are proud to supply our customers with all Scottish OS map products as an authorised Ordnance Survey wholesaler. We have merchandising capabilities across Scotland to provide range advice, display stands and point of sale materials, as well as regular visits from our Sales Team to check and replenish stock. Ordnance Survey is Britain's government owned mapping agency which creates, maintains and disseminates the most up-to-date and accurate maps of the country. Across their printed product range, OS provide local and regional mapping to help consumers make the most out of their chosen activity, from walking to motoring. OS Explorer maps are the essential maps for outdoor activities at 1:25,000 scale. They are OS's most detailed folding maps, recommended for walking, horse-riding and cycling. Explorer maps include details of youth hostels, pubs, visitor information points, rights of way, fences, permissive paths and bridleways. They are the ideal companion to ensure users get the most out of their time in the countryside. OS Landranger maps provide the information needed to make the most of a day trip or short break, whether visiting a town or the countryside. Visitor attractions including National Trust properties, museums, castles, golf courses and railways are all clearly shown at 1:50,000 scale. The OS Travel - Tour Scotland map is a clear and easy to use travel companion. Information shown on the Travel map includes beaches, farmers' markets and market days, national cycle routes and town navigation plans. Lomond Books has been an authorised wholesaler for Ordnance Survey for a number of years and offers the full Scottish ranges of Landranger and Explorer maps to trade customers. We stock the new, enhanced editions of both ranges which include a mobile download that can be accessed for no extra cost. We also stock the Tour Scotland map, can supply the weatherproofed Active versions of both map ranges and maps covering the whole of the British Isles. If you would like to stock Ordnance Survey products, contact us now on 01506 855955 or at sales@lomondbooks.com . You can find the full OS range in our maps pages here .

We've just received a lovely email from one of our valued customers in the Borders - a fab bit of good news for the week before Christmas! "Hi all at Lomond Books, just wanted to say how fabulous the service is that you give!!! Your range of books is really fab now and for a small shop like mine it is perfect. It's so great when someone says that they will ring you back and they really do. I hope you all have a happy and restful Christmas and a prosperous New Year. Thanks so much for all your help over the past year." It's wonderful to hear from our customers that we are meeting our targets of being a customer focused supplier. A very merry Christmas to all of our customers too!