Cranachan Publishing

Cranachan Publishing Children's & young adult fiction with a Scottish flavour.
Cranachan also publish educational resources for teachers.

Based on the Isle of Lewis, Cranachan publish high-quality children’s & young adult fiction with a Scottish flavour. Their Pokey Hat imprint for 8-12s, focuses on Scottish-set titles, including a focus on historical fiction through the Yesteryear series. Gob Stopper, their YA imprint for teens, covers a diverse range of titles including fantasy, contemporary, and historical fiction. Most books are

set in Scotland and many use Scots, and sometimes Gaelic, to represent authentic voices. Readers, young and old alike, can escape to Scotland by experiencing its exciting culture and history, wherever they live in the world. Shortlisted Saltire Society Emerging Publisher 2019
British Book Awards Country Finalist Small Press of the Year 2021

We’re back once again with more   gift guides! Order from the link in our bio ✨♥️
12/12/2025

We’re back once again with more gift guides! Order from the link in our bio ✨♥️

Look at these utterly incredible displays for ’s book about a boy on the run accused of a terrible crime🔥🔥
02/12/2025

Look at these utterly incredible displays for ’s book about a boy on the run accused of a terrible crime🔥🔥

  taking the St Andrew’s Book Festival by storm in London this weekend 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿📚
30/11/2025

taking the St Andrew’s Book Festival by storm in London this weekend 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿📚

Exciting news - there’s a new book shop in Berwick-Upon-Tweed, why not swing by to pick up a copy of   by  🐆
19/11/2025

Exciting news - there’s a new book shop in Berwick-Upon-Tweed, why not swing by to pick up a copy of by 🐆

Book week Scotland is finally here! What better way to celebrate than with one of Scotland’s most iconic bridges 🐿️🔩
17/11/2025

Book week Scotland is finally here! What better way to celebrate than with one of Scotland’s most iconic bridges 🐿️🔩

  are heading down to the big smoke to bring the joy of   to all you lovely readers! ✨🥳
11/11/2025

are heading down to the big smoke to bring the joy of to all you lovely readers! ✨🥳

As the evenings start drawing in earlier every day it’s the perfect time to dive into a new adventure and find treasure ...
06/11/2025

As the evenings start drawing in earlier every day it’s the perfect time to dive into a new adventure and find treasure island, inspired by the brilliant RLS📍🗺️

It’s spooky season! Here are some perfect   books to get you in the halloween spirit🎃🧙
30/10/2025

It’s spooky season! Here are some perfect books to get you in the halloween spirit🎃🧙

When your flowers match your book😍😍 Check out the Four Treasures fantasy series for the perfect autumnal read 🍁
27/10/2025

When your flowers match your book😍😍 Check out the Four Treasures fantasy series for the perfect autumnal read 🍁

John O’Groats bookshop featuring a fabulous selection of   books 📚
24/10/2025

John O’Groats bookshop featuring a fabulous selection of books 📚

 at Strathallan School last week! Barbara can always be counted on to bring the best props and a matching top🪽
05/10/2025

at Strathallan School last week! Barbara can always be counted on to bring the best props and a matching top🪽

Drum roll please…🥁We are thrilled to present the BRAND NEW cover for ‘Rivet Boy’ publishing in Australia at the end of t...
30/09/2025

Drum roll please…🥁We are thrilled to present the BRAND NEW cover for ‘Rivet Boy’ publishing in Australia at the end of this month! It is so exciting to see this incredible adventure find its way into more reader’s hands🔩🐿️

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52 North Galson
Galson

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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Children's & young adult fiction with a Scottish flavour.

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