Alistair Moffat Books in Order

Alistair Moffat is a renowned award-winning writer and historian. He previously served as the Director of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and Director of Programmes at Scottish Television. With a degree in Medieval History from the University of St Andrews, which he earned in 1972, Moffat has built a distinguished career in the literary world. As the founder of the Borders Book Festival, he has fostered a vibrant cultural scene in Scotland. Additionally, he holds the position of Co-Chairman of The Great Tapestry of Scotland, a testament to his enduring commitment to Scotland's rich heritage and artistic expression. Through his multifaceted pursuits, Moffat continues to make a significant impact on the world of literature and beyond.

Bibliography verified: January 2026

Book Series by Alistair Moffat

  • #1
    The Edinburgh Fringe(1978)
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  • #2
    Kelsae: A History of Kelso from Earliest Times(1985)
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  • #3
    Remembering Charles Rennie Mackintosh(1990)
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  • #4
    Arthur and the Lost Kingdoms(1999)
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  • #5
    The Sea Kingdoms: The History of Celtic Britain & Ireland(2001)
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  • #6
    The Borders: A History of the Borders from Earliest Times(2002)
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  • #7
    Homing: A Memoir(2003)
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  • #8
    Heartland: Images of the Scottish Borders(2004)
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  • #9
    Tyneside: A History of Newcastle and Gateshead from Earliest Times (With: George Rosie)(2005)
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  • #10
    Before Scotland: The Story of Scotland Before History(2005)
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  • #11
    East Lothian in Photographs(2006)
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  • #12
    Edinburgh: A New History(2008)
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  • #13
    The Wall: Rome's Greatest Frontier(2009)
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  • #14
    Tuscany(2009)
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  • #15
    The Highland Clans(2010)
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  • #16
    The Faded Map: The Story of the Lost Kingdoms of Scotland(2010)
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  • #17
    The Scots: A Genetic Journey(2011)
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  • #18
    The Reivers: The Story of the Border Reivers(2011)
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  • #19
    Britain's Last Frontier: A Journey Along the Highland Line(2012)
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  • #20
    The Great Tapestry of Scotland(2013)
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  • #21
    British: A Genetic Journey(2013)
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  • #22
    Hawick: A History from Earliest Times(2014)
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  • #23
    Bannockburn(2014)
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  • #24
    Scotland: A History from Earliest Times(2015)
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  • #25
    Scotland's Last Frontier: A Journey Along the Highland Line(2016)
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  • #26
    The Hidden Ways: Scotland's Forgotten Roads(2017)
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  • #27
    To the Island of Tides: A Journey to Lindisfarne(2019)
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  • #28
    Britain's DNA Journey: Our Incredible Genetic Story(2019)
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  • #29
    The Secret History of Here: A Year in the Valley(2020)
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  • #30
    In Search of Angels: Travels to the Edge of the World(2020)
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  • #31
    Islands of the Evening: Journeys to the Edge of the World(2022)
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  • #32
    Scotland's Forgotten Past(2023)
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  • #33
    War Paths(2023)
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  • #34
    The Highlands and Islands of Scotland: A New History(2024)
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  • #35
    Who Built Scotland(2017)
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  • #1
    The Night Before Morning(2022)
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About Alistair Moffat

Alistair Moffat is a renowned award-winning writer and historian. He previously served as the Director of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and Director of Programmes at Scottish Television. With a degree in Medieval History from the University of St Andrews, which he earned in 1972, Moffat has built a distinguished career in the literary world. As the founder of the Borders Book Festival, he has fostered a vibrant cultural scene in Scotland. Additionally, he holds the position of Co-Chairman of The Great Tapestry of Scotland, a testament to his enduring commitment to Scotland's rich heritage and artistic expression. Through his multifaceted pursuits, Moffat continues to make a significant impact on the world of literature and beyond.

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