The Gaelic word for whisky is Uisge beatha, translated literally as ”water of life.” That is as a good a starting place as any to enjoy whisky, as a connoisseur, taster or just an occasional tippler. This beautifully produced volume, The Story of Scotch Whisky goes on an incredible journey around Scotland & back in time too. Written by a Scotsman who considers it a blessing to grow up with Scotch whisky, you will learn about the history of whisky distillation, the famous men whose passion can be found in their special malts, & take tours of the main whisky regions, including the Western Isles, Speyside, Highlands, Lowlands, & Campbeltown, visiting some of the greatest names in the production of Scotch, The Glenlivet, Ardbeg, Glenmorangie, Balvenie, Talisker
- other brands (more than 100 of them) are available. Written with a passion & love for the subject The Story of Scotch Whisky is complemented by stunning photographs, maps & artworks. It make this superb book a unique insight into Scotch whisky, one of the world`s most loved drinks.
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OS Tour Map no. 12, covering the whole of Scotland & Orkney Islands & Shetland Islands at 1:500, 000, extending to Berwick-upon-Tweed & Carlisle in Engl&. Insets show town navigation maps of Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen, Fort William, Inverness, Dundee, St Andrews, Perth, Stirling, Dumfries, & Oban. Edition D; Publication Date March 2010 About this series:A series of Ordnance Survey ...

Scotland in the Blue Guides series focuses primarily on cultural tourism for the visitor who wishes to understand more of what they might see &, as such, the title provides thorough & objective reference information covering art, history & architecture. The guide features illustrations aimed to inform rather than just decorate, such as maps, diagrams, floor plans, architectural details & photographs. Cross referenced indexing means information is accessible & layout navigable. Selective listings of restaurants & accommodation are chosen in the belief that good, practical recommendations will contribute to the enjoyment of good art & culture. ...

Scotland on a double-sided map at 1:300, 000 in a series of nine road maps from the AA, with particularly clear presentation of the road network, including speed cameras, & places of interest shown on a plain, unobtrusive base. Street plans of main towns highlight parking facilities.AA's regional road maps are characterised by their plain white base designed to provide an unobtrusive background for the road network & the names of towns & villages. Colouring is used only to show national parks & forest parks. Rivers & lakes are included, but other topographic information is limited to names of selected mountain ranges, peaks & valleys, plus spot heights. Steep roads have gradient signs. As expected from the AA, the road network is shown with considerable attention given to different types of junctions & interchanges. Primary route destinations are highlighted & detailed information is provided on locations of speed cameras indicating speed limits. Services areas, tolls, etc., are marked & driving distance are given on A & selected B roads. Railway lines are shown with stations & ferry routes are included. The plain base also provides a clear background for a very wide range of symbols highlighting and/or naming numerous places of interest, including National Trust or English Heritage sites & their equivalents in Scotland & Wales, sport & recreational facilities, caravan & campsites, etc. The maps have the British national grid lines. In this title: the index is divided between the two sides of the map. Unlike in the remaining titles in this series, the city centre plans of Glasgow & Edinburgh indicating main traffic arteries, one way streets & parking facilities are not indexed. The current edition of this map was published in 2011. ...

Scotland in the Countries & Regions series from Lonely Planet, market-leading comprehensive guides aimed at independent travellers & serving a large range of international destinations. Frank & informal in style, the guides explore an extensive range of sights, activities, accommodation, restaurants & nightlife & are designed for practical use while travelling on the road. Written & researched by a team of experts, each book is independent in its recommendations & suggestions, often offering individual takes on individual destinations. Widely recognised for their reliability, each Lonely Planet country & region guide has the same layout. Introductory sections profile the destination with individual chapters on particular highlights, getting started, (including when to go) itineraries, history, culture, arts, food & drink & the environment. Each guide is organised geographically by region, with individual sections detailing an extensive range of sights, places of interest, attractions, restaurants, nightlife, accommodation & any local activities. The guides have detailed explanations of historical context where relevant. There is also practical guidance on ...

Scotland at 1:400, 000 on an indexed, waterproof & tear-resistant road map published by Reise Know-How as part of their highly acclaimed World Mapping Project. The map is double-sided to provide the best balance between a good scale & a convenient size sheet. Scotland is divided north/south with a good overlap between the sides. Coverage extends south beyond Newcastle & Carlisle. On the northern side of the map the Orkney group is presented with the mainland but without its northernmost islands. A separate inset shows the Shetland Islands. Light altitude colouring provides a good presentation of the country topography, with names of mountain ranges, glens, peaks, etc. National parks are highlighted. Road network indicates narrow main & secondary roads with passing places. No driving distances or primary route destinations are marked & road colouring differs from what has now become the standard way of presenting Britain ...

Scotland in the Countries & Regions series from Lonely Planet, market-leading comprehensive guides aimed at independent travellers & serving a large range of international destinations. Frank & informal in style, the guides explore an extensive range of sights, activities, accommodation, restaurants & nightlife & are designed for practical use while travelling on the road. Written & researched by a team of experts, each book is independent in its recommendations & suggestions, often offering individual takes on individual destinations. Widely recognised for their reliability, each Lonely Planet country & region guide has the same layout. Introductory sections profile the destination with individual chapters on particular highlights, getting started, (including when to go) itineraries, history, culture, arts, food & drink & the environment. Each guide is organised geographically by region, with individual sections detailing an extensive range of sights, places of interest, attractions, restaurants, nightlife, accommodation & any local activities. The guides have detailed explanations of historical context where relevant. There is also practical guidance on ...

Harnessing recent developments in computer technology, the latest New Naturalist volume uses the most up-to-date & accurate maps, diagrams & photographs to analyse the diverse landscapes of Scotl&. Most people share an enthusiasm for beautiful & breathtaking scenery, explored variously through the physical challenge of climbing to the top of the tallest mountains or the joy of viewing the work of a painter; but while easy to admire from a distance, such landscapes are usually difficult to explain in words. Peter Friend highlights the many famous & much loved natural landscapes of Scotl&, ranging from the rolling, agricultural lowlands of the east to the wild & rugged mountains of the west, from the whitewashed villages of Galloway to the traditional fishing ports of the east. He provides detailed explanations for the wide variety of natural events & processes that have caused such an exciting range of surroundings. Setting apart the topography that has resulted from natural rather than man-made occurrences, Friend focuses on each region individually, from the windswept islands that fringe the Atlantic to the sheltered straths of Perthshire, & explains the history & development of their land structures through detailed descriptions & colourful diagrams. Illustrated with beautifully detailed photographs throughout, Scotland comprehensively explores the formation of these wonderful landscapes that are so universally admired. ...

Columba, Bannockburn, Robert Bruce, the nobles, Home Rule, Kenneth mac Alpin, the Wars of Independence, the union of the crowns, Mary, Queen of Scots, the Convenanters, the Reformation, Flodden, the industrial revolution, James VI, Thomas Chalmers, the union of parliaments, John Knox, the Canmore dynasty, Glencoe, the Enlightenment, the Highland Clearances, devolution, the Jacobites... Scotland is the first full-length, one-volume history of the country for more than twenty years. It spans twenty centuries, from the Picts to the present day. It is thrilling, comprehensive, provocative & timely. ...

In this illustrated book, Hill & Mueller set out to capture something of the spirit & romance of Scotl&. From the sophistication of Edinburgh to the wild charms of the Highlands, from the lonely beauty of Glencoe to the buzz of Glasgow, the author & photographer aim to provide a glimpse of Scotland that is at once fresh & familiar. The text provides the historical background to Scotland`s people & places. ...