Tarmagan Press, like its namesake, is small and Scots and is situated in Edinburgh. It is named from the Gaelic 'Tarmachan' which in the Scots vernacular has become 'Tarmagan'; the version with a 'p' in front is a recent addition by foreigners to make it seem Greek.

It is a small independent publication venture, which at the moment is featuring two novels by Iain M.M. Johnstone, a retired schoolteacher, originally from Edinburgh, but now residing with his wife in East Lothian.

His novels to date have a Scots historical background.

Two other books, on Scots place names, have been completed and will be available shortly. They break completely new ground and are quite revolutionary in their discoveries.

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