An introductory guide to 180 species of bird commonly found throughout Scotland in the best-selling pocketable Gem format Unlike many field guides Gem Scottish Birds does not cover birds which only visit occasionally or which occur in such small numbers & are so difficult to identify that only experienced birdwatchers can spot them Instead it concentrates on the commoner species that the amateur birdwatcher is most likely to see plus a few scarcer ones of particular interest The entries are grouped taxonomically with a detailed introduction to all the different habitats There are also details of key identification features & behavioural characteristics which will help you identify each bird with accuracy & ease Each entry

Includes:: Full-colour illustration Common name & Latin & Gaelic name The season in which the bird is likely to be spotted Details on habitat feeding habits & voice There is also a section with up-to-date details about places of interest & the best sites to go for birdwatching with maps & contact information to help you get there Packed full of information Gem Scottish Birds is the ideal guide for both visitors & residents of Scotland who wish to learn about the fascinating wealth of birds that can be found there

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The Corgi Best of British collection is a series of quality die-cast souvenir British vehicles Corgi has been producing toys & models since 1956 & this range

Includes:: some of the most iconic British vehicles from the last half-century including the Routemaster Bus Black Taxi & the Classsic Mini This range of vehicles is available in their authentic colours as seen on the roads of Britain &8211; making them an ideal memorabilia souvenir or toy

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A pocket-sized guide to nearly 140 of Scotland's most dramatic castles & strongholds all of which are open to the public Historical background & architectural details for each of the castles accompanied by a beautiful colour photograph

Includes:: the major sites of Edinburgh & Stirling & covers from as far north as Shetland (Muness) to as far south as Dumfries & Galloway (Stranraer) west as far as the Outer Hebrides (Kisimul) & east to Aberdeenshire (Balmoral) Contains an introduction on Scotland's castles
- history description of classification of building type with examples

Includes:: details on the property's custodianship whether cared for by Historic Environment Scotland or the National Trust for Scotland a description of the gardens where relevant location website & phone number




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A perfect introduction to the world of Scottish dance written by the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society including a short history of Scottish dancing The book takes you through simple ceilidh moves to more complex formations & set dances illustrated through diagrams & photos Popular traditional dances are featured such as Dashing White Sergeant' Eightsome Reel' Strip the Willow' & Cumberland Reel' This comprehensive collection also contains several lesser known dances such as Flowers of Edinburgh' Jenny Dang the Weaver' Rakes of Glasgow' & La Russe' From reels to watlzes & medleys to quadrilles this little book is a celebration of Scottish traditional folk dance at its best ...

Scottish Gaelic in Twelve Weeks has been written both as a self-tuition course for beginners & also for use within the classroom You may want to learn Gaelic because of a general interest in Celtic or Scottish history & culture or because it was the everyday language of your ancestors The cynical observer may wonder if the exercise is worthwhile when only one & a half per cent of Scotland's population speak the language However Gaelic is far from dead; in some parts of the Highlands & Western Isles it is the everyday language & it represents an important part of the United Kingdom's cultural mix There are Gaelic-learning classes in almost every area of Scotland Each lesson in the book contains some essential points of grammar explained & illustrated exercises a list of new vocabulary (with a guide to pronunciation in International Phonetics notation) & an item of conversation ...

SHM Activity Books Provide written records of pupils' work to aid Ai FL Reinforce fluency of number facts & mental calculation strategies through structured development of each topic Provide topic assessments ...

The Check-up Workbook

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Encourage the practice & consolidation of key skills in the Early Years with this SHM Activity Book covering money time & data handling 24 pages Colill ...

SHM Activity Books Provide written records of pupils' work to aid Ai FL Reinforce fluency of number facts & mental calculation strategies through structured development of each topic Provide topic assessments ...

Scottish Heinemann Maths reflects the content of the HMI report Improving Mathematics Education 5-14 It offers a structured development of mental calculation strategies using clear progression & continuity of topics & increases the pace of progression 40 pages Colill ...