Scotland in the Countries, Regions & Cities series from Rough Guides; comprehensively detailed guidebooks specifically designed for independent travellers & serving a range of worldwide destinations. Widely recognised for their free editorial style, Rough Guide authors are allowed to express their personal opinions on a range of subjects. Although sometimes controversial, this editorial stance allows readers to experience more detailed & personal takes on each destination, a feature often more limited in other guidebooks. Cultural & historical nuances are explored in significant depth throughout the text & descriptions on the ambience of individual settings alongside personal recommendations, particularly in cities, are notably prevalent. Each Rough Guide in the Countries, Regions & Cities series has a similar layout. A ...

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. ...

With its vibrant cities & breathtaking landscapes, Scotland has captivated writers & visitors for centuries & inspired a diverse range of literature, from the religious poems carved on the rocks of its sacred monuments to the seedy urban novels of Irvine Welsh. For Robert Burns, Scotland`s iconic poet, the culture of his native country was a fertile ground for his imagination. Sir Walter Scott drew on the nation`s past, & on the stirring mountains & lochs of the Highlands, as he pioneered the historical novel. Some of the most famous early literary tourists, including James Boswell, Samuel Johnson, & Dorothy & William Wordsworth, wrote captivating accounts of their travels in Scotl&. This enthralling guide gets under the skin of the country through the writers who lived in or visited Scotl&, as well as those who simply imagined it in their work
- from Shakespeare, Ben Jonson & the Scots ` Makars` of the fifteenth & sixteenth centuries, to Keats, Coleridge & Robert Louis Stevenson; from Gaelic bards & anonymous balladeers to the cosmopolitan Hugh Mac Diarmid, Jackie Kay, Ian Rankin & Kathleen Jamie. Famous figures sit alongside writers sometimes overlooked by literary travellers, & through their lives & words we experience the rich, fractious & passionate story of Scottish culture & discover how Scotland`s history, landscape & society are brought to life in literature.
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Scotland in the Cadogan guide series; covering a range of destinations – primarily in Europe
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Britain is full of fascinating & fun places to visit, these handy Days Out guides pick out 50 of the best places in Scotland & the Scottish Islands for family trips. The handy, compact boxes are ideal to keep in the car. Take a selection of cards out for the day & let another member of the family 'pick a card' so that the whole family can be involved in choosing what to do. Attractions featured include zoos, theme parks, galleries, steam railways, stately homes, castles & visitor centres. ...

Hill running is a great way to see more of our stunning countryside without the need for long days back-packing. With routes ...

Scotland in the Culture Smart range of pocket-sized guide books; providing detailed information on local customs, culture, etiquette & manners & ensuring that visitors are prepared for a diverse range of social environments. The series covers an extensive number of countries worldwide & are designed both for those working & living abroad, as well as for visitors who do not want to offend, either intentionally or inadvertently. Their aim is to prevent readers from making embarrassing mistakes & feel confident in unfamiliar situations, while preparing them before arrival on what to expect & how to behave. Each guide is arranged thematically, with dedicated individual chapters on land & people, values & attitudes, customs & traditions, making friends, people at home, ‘time-out’, travelling & communicating. There is also a separate chapter for business travelers, with important information on subjects such as business culture, meetings & making appointments. A Further Reading section also offers a list of recommended other history, travel literature & language titles available on the country. ...