Freight Books

It published books for an English speaking readership,[1] including award-winning literary fiction, poetry, illustrated non-fiction and humour.

[9][10] In April 2017 Searle left the business citing "differences over strategic direction" between himself and fellow director Davinder Samrai.

[12] The company was finally liquidated that December and it disappeared from the Scottish Publishing scene after failing to find a suitable buyer.

[20] 2015: Killochries by Jim Carruth shortlisted for the Saltire Society Scottish Poetry Book of the Year Award.

[25] 2012: Furnace by Wayne Price longlisted for the Frank O'Connor Prize and nominated for the Saltire Scottish First Book of the Year.