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

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🔩🐿️

Swipe for sprayed edges 👀 After Esmé’s gran accidentally steals a lynx kitten, Esmé and school ‘bad boy’ Calum, take on ...
23/09/2025

Swipe for sprayed edges 👀 After Esmé’s gran accidentally steals a lynx kitten, Esmé and school ‘bad boy’ Calum, take on a dangerous mission to return it to the wild in the Scottish Highlands🐆

All ready for a cosy Sunday evening - curl up with Rivet Boy and find your new furry friend 🐿️🍁
14/09/2025

All ready for a cosy Sunday evening - curl up with Rivet Boy and find your new furry friend 🐿️🍁

What’s cooler, ’s bag or the incredible books she’s holding?!    🍓
06/09/2025

What’s cooler, ’s bag or the incredible books she’s holding?! 🍓

With autumn just around the corner, why not pick up your new favourite fantasy series? Order from our website today♥️ 🍁✨
29/08/2025

With autumn just around the corner, why not pick up your new favourite fantasy series? Order from our website today♥️ 🍁✨

One of the wonderful booksellers in  with a fantastic stack of  books! Toppings really is the bookshop of dreams ✨ Thank...
24/08/2025

One of the wonderful booksellers in with a fantastic stack of books! Toppings really is the bookshop of dreams ✨ Thank you for your support 🥳

Looking for a final summer adventure? Check out  *finished* fantasy series the ‘Four Treasures’. This epic fantasy novel...
04/08/2025

Looking for a final summer adventure? Check out *finished* fantasy series the ‘Four Treasures’. This epic fantasy novel with a Scottish heart is set against a magical backdrop of Scottish myths and folklore - what’s not to love?! Order from our website today 🧚🐉

Signed copies of   waiting for an eager reader  🌳🌲
30/07/2025

Signed copies of waiting for an eager reader 🌳🌲

A very special ship spotted  - set sail and embark on this riveting   novel ⚓️
25/07/2025

A very special ship spotted - set sail and embark on this riveting novel ⚓️

Join us and have a fantastic   summer inspired by some of our wonderful books!
14/07/2025

Join us and have a fantastic summer inspired by some of our wonderful books!

Not a fan of the summer sun? Transport yourself into a gathering, autumn storm with Rab and his quest against a certain ...
10/07/2025

Not a fan of the summer sun? Transport yourself into a gathering, autumn storm with Rab and his quest against a certain witch coven…🧙‍♀️✨

Look at that GORGEOUS stack!  certainly has enough books to keep you busy over the summer hols ♥️✨
07/07/2025

Look at that GORGEOUS stack! certainly has enough books to keep you busy over the summer hols ♥️✨

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52 North Galson
Galson

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

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