A Scottish publisher based in Dingwall and Edinburgh's Canongate both have books in the running for the UK's most prestigious literary prize.
Sandstone Press, based in the Highlands, has The Marrying of Chani Kaufman by first time author Eve Harris in the long list for the Man Booker Prize, and Canongate is in the running with Ruth Ozeki's A Tale for the Time Being.
Sandstone was previously longlisted in 2011 with Jane Rogers' The Testament of Jessie Lamb, which Canongate then co-published as a paperback in 2012.
Robert Davidson, founder of Sandstone, said: "Congratulations first of all go to debut author Eve Harris on her astonishing achievement.
"Over these two years the company has continued in rapid development in partnership with our selling agents at Faber Factory Plus and with the support of Creative Scotland, which we intend to continue from our base here in the Highlands of Scotland. We look forward to continuing the journey."
Eve Harris said: "I am absolutely thrilled to be included in the Man Booker long list. I never imagined getting such an accolade for my first novel."
Canongate "could not be more delighted" about their inclusion.
Another novel on the list, The Kills by Richard House, is a 900-page novel that was first published digitally in four parts, with the first given away in exchange for a mention on Twitter.
Overall, 13 books are in contention for the £50,000 prize, which was won last year by Hilary Mantel.
Other books on the long list, which were whittled down from 151, include Harvest by Jim Crace, Colum McCann's TransAtlantic and Colm Toibin's The Testament Of Mary.
Bookmaker William Hill made has New Zealand-based Eleanor Catton the 6/1 favourite followed by Crace and Toibin at 7/1.
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