"Preserving Historical Scottish Martial Arts and Highland Culture for Future Generations"
Useful Books & Study Materials
Below we have put together a list of books and other research materials that may aid you in your studies of Scottish Swordsmanship.
Lessons of the Broadsword Masters
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
This is our main curriculum
Lessons of the Broadsword Masters.
Paperback – August 24, 2018
307 pages
Cost: $27.25
Also available on Kindle
We also have multiple copies of this book available here on-island if you want one immediately for $30
SCOTTISH FENCING
Scottish Fencing: Five 18th Century Texts on the Use of the Small-sword, Broadsword, Spadroon, Cavalry Sword, and Highland Battlefield Tactics.
Paperback – October 10, 2018
185 pages
Cost: $21.95
Also available in Hardcover
IRISH SWORDSMANSHIP
Irish Swordsmanship: Fencing and Dueling in Eighteenth Century Ireland.
Paperback – October 12, 2017
484 pages
(While this book is not about Scottish swordsmanship, Irish swordsmanship is very similar as was most things in Gaelic cultures).
Cost: $26.95
Also available in Hardcover
UNLEASH THE BLADE
Unleash the Blade: A Beginner's Guide to Sword Fighting and Training: Master the Art of Swordsmanship with Step-by-Step Techniques and Essential Combat Principles.
Paperback – July 31, 2023
165 pages
(While this book is not specifically about Scottish swordsmanship, it does go over sword handling basics that are good to know).
Cost: $13.95
The Expert Swordsman's Companion
THE Expert Sword-Man's Companion: Or the True Art of SELF-DEFENCE. WITH An ACCOUNT of the Authors LIFE, and his Transactions during the Wars with France.: To which is Annexed, The ART of GUNNERIE
Paperback – January 20, 2017
198 pages
Cost: $17.50
HIGHLAND BROADSWORD
Highland Broadsword: Lessons, Drills, and Practices.
Paperback – January 1, 2010
103 pages
Cost: $140.38
HIGHLAND KNIFE FIGHTING
Highland Knife Fighting: With the Dirk and Sgian.
Paperback – January 1, 2007
111 pages
Cost: $103.95
THE USE OF THE BROADSWORD
The Use of the Broad Sword. in Which Is Shown, the True Method of Fighting with That Weapon, as It Is Now in Use Among the Highlanders.
Paperback – May 29, 2010
48 pages
Cost: $17.75