This collection of academic papers by Scottish historians, museum staff, textile technologists, and others demonstrates the diversity of activity in textiles in Scotland, including linens, woollens, cottons, and mixtures, jute, tartans, and handknitting. Chapter titles such as The Turkey Red Dyeing Industry in the Vale of Leven and The Paisley Shawl Industry convey the flavor of the contributions. Some attention is given to the implications of technical change for social and occupational groups. The emphasis is mostly on the 19th century. -- AATA