Who were the first people to conquer Scotland's mountains, & why did they do it? In this ground-breaking book by a prizewinning author, Mitchell tells the story of explorations in the Highlands before mountaineering was big -- & when bandits, poachers & illic distillers used the mountains to hide in. With eight full-color illustrations by European masters & five detailed maps, this book is a must for mountaineers, historians, & those interested in the developing perception of a hidden part of Europe. ...

Scotland in the AA 100 Walks Series, exploring the 100 best walks of between 2 & 10 miles in mainland Scotl&, Skye & Orkney. Information panels introduce each walk in summary detail prior to the more in depth route descriptions, & also include suggestions for nearby car parks & details of relevant Ordnance Survey maps & grid references. Walks are organised by county within the guide & are portrayed on basic route maps which cover rural & urban areas, as well as park & woodl&. Walks are graded according to difficulty & steepness, with easy to follow guidelines. ...

Here is the new revised edition of Maclean`s classic work with a new added chapter by Magnus Linklater, who also revised the last edition, that brings the story of Scotland right up to date. Linklater examines how the new Scottish Parliament has fared & discusses significant events such as the controversies over the Holyrood parliament building, devolution & the transfer of taxation rights from Westminster, & the release of the Lockerbie bomber, as well as the fallout from the 2008 global financial crash & the debate about independence & the future of the United Kingdom now that the Scottish National Party is in power. ...

From the Ice Age to the recent Scottish Referendum, historian & author Alistair Moffat explores the history of the Scottish nation. As well as focusing on key moments in the nation`s history such as the Battle of Bannockburn & the Jacobite Risings, Moffat also features other episodes in history that are perhaps less well documented. From prehistoric timber halls to inventions & literature, Moffat`s tale explores the drama of battle, change, loss & invention interspersed with the lives of ordinary Scottish folk, the men & women who defined a nation. ...

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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Castles Map of Scotland from Collins showing over 700 castles & fortified houses, with an index indicating those open to the public and/or with interesting gardens or grounds, plus enlargements for popular areas, background & historical information, etc. The whole of Scotland is shown at approx. 1:1, 000, 000, with enlargements presenting in Glasgow – Edinburgh – Dundee region & northern Aberdeenshire. All the maps have a base with altitude colouring to indicate the topography, & show the network of main roads & railway lines. Symbols, with numbers cross-referenced to an index of all the sites, indicate which castles are generally opened to the public, normally best viewed from the outside, or are private residences. Also marked are Visit Scotland information centres & points. The index of all the sites marked on the map shows the type & age of each castle, access, notable grounds, plus where available phone numbers & web addresses. The map also

Includes:: recommendations for 10 finest castles, five locations particularly great for children, a historical introduction, plus colour photos of selected sites.

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Scotland Clans & Tartans Map is a single-sided, illustrated sheet showing the historical clans, clan territories & tartans of the country, accompanied by background & historical information, & an extensive list of family names & their associated clans. On a base map of Scotland showing motorways, A roads, the rail network, airports & tourist information centres, key places of interest & family names are overlaid to cover particular areas of influence held by clans in the early 17th century. Also
Includes:: Historical & background information focusing on the clan system & tartans. A list of clan- & tartan-related places of interest, with contact details & map references. Images of tartans & clan badges (with family names) surrounding the map. An extensive list of current Scottish family names & their associated clans. Images of plant badges & a list of their associated clans or families.
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Scotland has had a uniquely important military history over the last five centuries. Conflict with England in the 16th century, Jacobite rebellions in the 18th century, 20th-century defences & the two world wars, as well as the Cold War, all resulted in significant cartographic activity. In this book two map experts explore the extraordinarily rich legacy of Scottish military mapping, including fortification plans, reconnaissance mapping, battle plans, plans of military roads & routeways, tactical maps, plans of mines, enemy maps showing targets, as well as plans showing the construction of defences. In addition to plans, elevations & views, they also discuss unrealised proposals & projected schemes. Most of the maps
- some of them reproduced in book form for the first time
- are visually striking & attractive, & all have been selected for the particular stories they tell about both attacking & defending the country.

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Scotland`s history has been told many times, but never exclusively by its women. This book takes a unique perspective on dramatic national events as well as ordinary life, as experienced by women down the centuries. From the saintly but severe medieval Queen Margaret to today`s first minister Nicola Sturgeon, it encompasses women from all stations of class & fame & notoriety, offering a tantalising view of what happened to them, & how they felt. Drawing on court & kirk records, exchequer rolls & treasurer`s accounts, diaries & memoirs, chap books & newspapers, government reports & eye-witness statements, Scotland: Her Story brings to life the half of history that has for too long been hidden or ignored. Features material by from a hugely diverse range of authors, including: The Maid of Norway * Princess Matilda * St Margaret * Margaret Tudor * Mary, Queen of Scots * Lady Grizel Baillie * Elsie Inglis * Mary Slessor * Catherine Dickens * Jane Carlyle * Madeline Smith * Catherine Carswell * Willa Muir * Nan Shepherd * Muriel Gray * Sue Black * Sally Magnusson * The Queen Mother * Rona Cameron * Elaine C. Smith * Evelyn Glennie * Jessie Kesson * Winnie Ewing * Muriel Spark * Tilda Swinton * Liz Lochhead * Lulu * Janice Galloway * Jackie Kay * Ali Smith * Liz Mc Colgan * Mhairi Black * Judy Murray * Nicola Benedetti * Nicola Sturgeon ...

Inland Waterways of Scotland map published by Imray, Laurie, Norie & Wilson & presenting an overview of the whole country locating the navigable waterways, plus more detailed charts & descriptions of individual routes. The map is double-sided:
- on one side is an overview map of Scotland showing all the navigable waterways, descriptions of individual routes, & a more detailed panel showing the Crinan Canal- on the reverse are more detailed maps of the Caledonian Canal, the Union Canal & the Forth & Clyde Canal The panels include, where appropriate, enlargements of various segments of each route & show individual locks, moorings, yacht berths/marinas, canal-side facilities, etc, as well as the surrounding road network. Each panel also

Includes:: notes providing information on maximum channel

Dimensions, lock operating times, bridges, tidal operation, relevant contact addresses, etc.




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