# Scotland by-the-Book

> Explore the literature of Scotland

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.birlinn.app](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.birlinn.app)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.birlinn.app`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** Scotland By-the-Book
- **Category:** BOOKS\_AND\_REFERENCE
- **Downloads:** 617
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** 2023-08-31
- **First published:** 2023-08-31
- **Publisher country:** GB
- **Size:** 30 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-08-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.birlinn.app)
- **Website:** [https://birlinn.co.uk.](https://birlinn.co.uk./)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://birlinn.co.uk/scotland-by-the-book-privacy-policy/](https://birlinn.co.uk/scotland-by-the-book-privacy-policy/)

## Description

Discover the vibrant literary scene of Scotland with Scotland by-the-Book, an interactive map featuring the most exciting books, bookshops and literary events this country has to offer. Whether you are a visitor to Scotland or a lifelong resident, this app offers a wealth of reading suggestions, both fiction and non-fiction across all genres. Created by Birlinn Limited, an Edinburgh-based independent publishing bringing Scotland’s writing to the world.

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.birlinn.app)