40 books set in Scotland that everyone should read

Embrace World Book Day by getting stuck into one of these great Scottish reads.

From Kidnapped to The Outrun, Scotland has a proud history of delivering quality literature

From crime novels to historical epics, Scotland has a rich history of producing literary classics be it Walter Scott's groundbreaking Waverley or William McIlvanney's Laidlaw.

Here are forty essential Scottish books that every bookworm should read.