A Distant History: Rarities 1997–2007

A Distant History: Rarities 1997–2007 is a download-only compilation album by the Scottish rock band Idlewild, released on October 29, 2007, on Parlophone. The album is a companion piece to Scottish Fiction: Best of 1997–2007 and is composed of rarities and B-sides from throughout the band's career.

According to the band's mailing list, the track listing was chosen by the band themselves.

Track listing
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