Renowned photographer Douglas Corrance has been taking photographs of Scotland for more than a quarter of a century. This magnificently produced book presents a visual journey around his native l&, covering everything from the rugged peaks of the Highlands to the diverse nature of our cities & towns. As Corrance spent over a decade as photographer to the Scottish Tourist Board it is not surprising to find in these pages a multitude of shots of the archetypal Scotl&, but he skilfully manages to bring something new & fresh to every image, stamping each with his own unique perspective. The result is a collection of remarkable, striking photographs which will give the reader
- whether visitor or native Scot
- a better understanding & clearer view of the myriad facets of Scotland's beauty.

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Unveiled in the year 2000, the National Cycle Network currently provides more than 7, 000 miles of cycling routes throughout Britain, with the figure expected to rise to 10, 000 miles by 2005. Harry Henniker's book covering the Scottish part of the National Cycle Network is the essential guide to the many routes to be explored. Integrated in colour throughout with clear, user-friendly maps & route trajectories, it provides cyclists with invaluable advice on what to take on particular rides, the best places to stay & the sights that must be seen. Whether using the Network for a cycling holiday, a day trip, or as an alternative route to work, all the information cyclists will ever need is contained within these pages. Scotland: the National Cycle Network has guides to over 50 routes across mainland Scotl&, with each chapter covering a different region. The areas covered include Edinburgh-Carlisle, Glasgow-Inverness, Aberdeen-Edinburgh, Inverness-John O' Groats & Glasgow-Carlisle ...

Scots & the Sea is a unique & compelling account of a small, sparsely populated country's relationship with the most powerful force on earth. It is a celebration of the courage & endurance of fishermen & their families, the selfless bravery of lifeboat volunteers & the individual brilliance of leaders like Admiral Cochrane, who helped establish free nations across the globe. The illicit activities of scoundrels like Captain Kidd also provide a taste of the darker side of the story. Scotland's proud maritime tradition is traced through this volume, which examines the development of trade, the founding of a Scottish merchant navy & the pressures towards Union with Engl&. It explores ports, harbours & shipyards, & outlines the vital role Scotland has played in shipbuilding & marine engineering
- from the galleys & longships of early history to clippers, steamships, ocean liners, hovercraft & oil rigs. Also recounted are the exploits & achievements of Scots in all these fields, including those of James Watt, William Symington, Henry Bell & Robert Stevenson. Finally it takes a look into the future, where Scottish research into wave & tidal power could become vital in providing a source of sustainable energy. Over the years, many Scots have made their living & their fortune from the sea, others have lost their lives to it.
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Ignoring the mythology which surrounds Scotland & her favourite tipple, this is a book in which Scots tell the truth about their national drink. It is written by people who are passionate about their subject, who know what they write about & who love what they know. It is about whisky & about Scotland
- the real Scotland behind the invented one of advertisrs & the gift shops. Over the last 30 years Scots hace reasserted their cultural independence, redicovering their national drink
- a renaissance not only to be celebrated by Scots but also by the rest of the world, which has not been slow to appreciate single malt whiskies.

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Duncan Macmillan's suptuous story of art in Scotland from the fifteenth century was the first comprehensive on the subject for 40 years when it was first published in 1990. Rapturously recived by the critics, it rapidly became regarded as the definitive book on the subject. Now updated to take account of developments in the art world over the last ten years, this new edition, Scottish Art 1460-2000, looks set to emulate its predecessor's success. ' An ambitious study that connects Scottish painting to the Eurpean tradition over five centuris, while examining with intelligence, wit & inmagination the Scottishness of Scottish art. The way in which indigenous origionality infiltrates tradition is the theme of this affectionate, commited survey. This book puts Scottish art into a proper perspective & must be seen as the definitive study'- Marina Vaizey, sumday Times Author The undisputed expert in his field, Prifessor Duncan Macmillan is reader in fine art & curator of the Talbot Rice Gallery at the University of Edinburgh. He has written a number of books & is the art critic for The Scotsman. ...

Say goodbye to squashed feet, sore toes & dizzy heads with Scottish Ceilidh Dancing. Guiding you through intricate dance steps & various hand holds in simple, straightforward language, this book introduces you to the exuberant world of the Dashing White Sergeant, the Gay Gordons, the Gypsy Tap & the Lucky Seven, to name but a few. All your old favourites are here &, with over fifty dances, there's something for everyone, from the simple routines of the Dinkie One-Step, to the more adventurous Southern Rose Waltz & the Posties Jig. ...

Providing an invaluable guide to the surnames of Scotland each entry in this book covers the history, areas of family lands, castles & tartans (ancient & modern) associated with the powerful clans of the Highlands
- & the great families of the Lowlands.
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Millions of Scots have left their homeland during the last 400 years. Until now, they have been written about in general terms. ...

Millions of Scots have left their homeland during the last 400 years. Until now, they have been written about in general terms. ...