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
- #1AmazonThe Edinburgh Fringe(1978)
- #2AmazonKelsae: A History of Kelso from Earliest Times(1985)
- #3AmazonRemembering Charles Rennie Mackintosh(1990)
- #4AmazonArthur and the Lost Kingdoms(1999)
- #5AmazonThe Sea Kingdoms: The History of Celtic Britain & Ireland(2001)
- #6AmazonThe Borders: A History of the Borders from Earliest Times(2002)
- #7AmazonHoming: A Memoir(2003)
- #8AmazonHeartland: Images of the Scottish Borders(2004)
- #9AmazonTyneside: A History of Newcastle and Gateshead from Earliest Times (With: George Rosie)(2005)
- #10AmazonBefore Scotland: The Story of Scotland Before History(2005)
- #11AmazonEast Lothian in Photographs(2006)
- #12AmazonEdinburgh: A New History(2008)
- #13AmazonThe Wall: Rome's Greatest Frontier(2009)
- #14AmazonTuscany(2009)
- #15AmazonThe Highland Clans(2010)
- #16AmazonThe Faded Map: The Story of the Lost Kingdoms of Scotland(2010)
- #17AmazonThe Scots: A Genetic Journey(2011)
- #18AmazonThe Reivers: The Story of the Border Reivers(2011)
- #19AmazonBritain's Last Frontier: A Journey Along the Highland Line(2012)
- #20AmazonThe Great Tapestry of Scotland(2013)
- #21AmazonBritish: A Genetic Journey(2013)
- #22AmazonHawick: A History from Earliest Times(2014)
- #23AmazonBannockburn(2014)
- #24AmazonScotland: A History from Earliest Times(2015)
- #25AmazonScotland's Last Frontier: A Journey Along the Highland Line(2016)
- #26AmazonThe Hidden Ways: Scotland's Forgotten Roads(2017)
- #27AmazonTo the Island of Tides: A Journey to Lindisfarne(2019)
- #28AmazonBritain's DNA Journey: Our Incredible Genetic Story(2019)
- #29AmazonThe Secret History of Here: A Year in the Valley(2020)
- #30AmazonIn Search of Angels: Travels to the Edge of the World(2020)
- #31AmazonIslands of the Evening: Journeys to the Edge of the World(2022)
- #32AmazonScotland's Forgotten Past(2023)
- #33AmazonWar Paths(2023)
- #34AmazonThe Highlands and Islands of Scotland: A New History(2024)
- #35AmazonWho Built Scotland(2017)
- #1AmazonThe Night Before Morning(2022)
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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