Christmas giveaways

We've got a pile of books and DVDs to give away to readers this festive season. There's DVDs of Andy Murray’s 2013 Wimbledon win, a biography of Dumfries superstar DJ Calvin Harris, a must-have volume for footy fans, as well as guide books, historical tomes and fiction. Here’s the full rundown: Ostrich Boys: A kidnapping plot is at the heart of Keith Grey’s teen novel. It follows three pals as they travel 261 miles from the English east coast to Southern Scotland for a funeral. The Raiders: Written by SR Crockett, it’s a tale of smugglers, gypsies and outlaws on the Solway Coast. Scotland’s Shame: John Ashton revisits the Pan Am 103 disaster and the subsequent trials and convictions and reveals ‘Why Lockerbie still matters’. Guide to Rural Scotland: This glossy guide by Country Living reveals where to go, where to stay, what to see, what to eat and lots more about Scotland, including a section on Dumfries and Galloway. Discovering Galloway: Innes MacLeod has put together a practical guide for visitors, which also features a wealth of information to interest Gallovidians themselves. Dumfries and Galloway Independents: the region’s buses are the focus for this photo book by David Devoy. Fanatical About Football: this is a stroll through the Scottish game past and present by Jeff Connor and features interviews with famous and ordinary fans of the beautiful game. Calvin Harris, The $100 Million DJ: Douglas Wight’s unauthorised biography charts the rise of the Dumfries born DJ from shelf stacker to global artist. Wimbledon Gentleman’s Final 2013: Relive Andy Murray’s celebrated triumph on Centre Court in July 2013.