Revised edition of this title, which for over 50 years has been an invaluable reference for walkers in Scotl&. Describes 350 walks along the historic hill tracks of Scotl&. Various routes are described along Roman roads, some unchanged since the 2nd century, drove roads, used to drive cattle to market, Coffin Roads, used to carry the clan members from their highland homes to the Clan burial grounds & military roads, built by in the 1720s by George I to prevent unrest between the clans.

Includes:: a specially produced separate map showing the location of all the routes described.

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First published in 1947, this is a completely new & fully revised fifth edition of what has proved to be a very popular guidebook detailing the network of paths which criss-cross Scotland`s hill country. With 344 routes, it is a unique resource for walkers, cyclists, riders & runners wishing to explore the network of paths, old roads & rights of way which criss-cross Scotland`s hill country, from the Borders to Caithness. Divided into 25 sections, each with its own detailed colour map, this new edition has been fully revised & features more than 100 colour photographs of the routes, many of which link with popular long distance footpaths. The guidebook also acts as an important ongoing historical record which reflects the change in attitude to access following the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003. Routes have been checked by a large team of volunteers & their findings, together with the text from the previous edition have been fully revised & edited by Peter Mackay, Janet Clark, Judith Lewis, John Mackay & Peter Wood of the Scottish Rights of Way & Access Society, together with assistance from Tom Prentice of the Scottish Mountaineering Trust. The foreword is by Nicholas Crane. ...

From prehistoric Scotland to the Brexit referendum, this little book covers all of the main events in Scottish history. A concise & excellent guide to Scottish history & how Scotland has come to be what it is today. Key events, people & places include:* The Union of Crowns* Bonnie Prince Charlie* Battle of Bannockburn* Culloden* Burns` Night* Hogmanay* Alexander Graham Bell* Devolution* Indy Ref 1 & 2 Beautifully produced, Collins Little Book of Scottish History is a treasure in itself & makes a perfect gift for any Scotland enthusiast. ...

Fully revised & updated, this is the only book with detailed information & maps on every Scottish isl&. With the author's own paintings liberally illustrating it, this beautiful guide will take you everywhere, whether by armchair or yacht. From the abandoned crofts of Mingulay & the standing stones of Orkney to the white beaches of Colonsay & the spectacular Cuillins of Skye, this is the first complete gazetteer to cover all of Scotland's many hundreds of islands, including those which are uninhabited & those which are notoriously difficult to reach. Packed with information on access, anchorages, points of historical or natural interest & things to do & see, this fascinating compendium provides indispensable information for touring, for browsing, for reference, & for all of those travellers who wish to experience some of the most beautiful & remote places in the world. No other book begins to emulate the range & depth of the information contained in The Scottish Islands. Illustrated with full-colour illustrations & relief maps of all the main islands, this is both an impressive work of reference & a fascinating personal view of Scotland's distant outposts. ...

First published in 1935, Scottish Journey is a perceptive, subtle & beautifully written account by one of Scotland`s greatest modern writers of prose & poetry. Edwin Muir`s journey took him from Edinburgh to the Lowlands, to Glasgow & the Highlands, & the book, while a masterpiece of travel writing, is also a quest for the real nature of Scottish identity. T.C. Smout writes in his introduction to this edition: ` Edwin Muir`s Scottish Journey has the clarity & impact of a brilliant photograph. As a traveller`s account it belongs to a genre familiar in writing about Scotland for centuries, & comprehending such masterpieces as the account of Dr Johnson.. .and the Wordsworths. For writing of this kind it has no real rival in the inter-war years.. . Muir held up a mirror to the face of Scotland all those years ago. It is frightening to see so many recognisable features in its glass.` ...

Tartan is an enormously popular pattern in modern fashion. Beginning as Highland dress, it was originally peculiar to certain areas of Scotl&, but is now generally accepted as its national costume: what was once ordinary working clothing of a distinctive local style has been formalised into a ceremonial dress, with tartans once woven according to the fancy of those who wore them becoming fixed with certain patterns prescribed for different families, areas or institutions. This process was not, as is popularly thought, a phenomenon begun by the romantic novels of Sir Walter Scott, but began long before as a reaction to the union with England in 1707. This book traces not only the early stages of that evolution, but the process by which the various tartans became icons of Scottish identity. ...

The second in the Scottish Offpiste guidebook series, this colourful book focuses on the incredible mountains of Glencoe centred around the historic White Corries ski area. 93 routes, 230 pages, 210 full colour photos & diagrams
- plus a completely new section on avalanche & mountain safety & decision making. This offpiste skiing & snowboarding guidebook showcases & explores stunning backcountry freeride terrain, steep faces, remote gullies, epic traverses, & the oldest ski hill in Scotl&. The skiing on offer in the corridor between Crianlarich & Ballachulish is some of the best in the country, & with the Pass of Glencoe steeped in mountaineering history there are few more atmospheric places to have adventures. Inside you will find easy freeride routes at Glencoe Mountain Resort, hidden corries & gullies on the famous Buachailles & the Bidean nam Bian massif, as well as some classic days out such as the prized Black Mount Traverse. With route entry diagrams, detailed descriptions, & loads of colour photos, this book is not only an essential source of information but a guide that will keep readers inspired until the snow arrives!
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The first Scottish offpiste guidebook, focusing on the amazing terrain in the mountains around Ben Nevis & Nevis Range. 91 routes, 200 pages, 170 full colour photos & diagrams
- plus advice on avalanche safety. This offpiste skiing & snowboarding guidebook unlocks the potential to some of Scotland`s best backcountry skiing with snow filled powder bowls, exciting corniced gullies, open faces, & narrow & twisting hidden couloirs. Inside you will find easy freeride routes in the Back Corries, challenging hidden couloirs on Aonach Beag & Aonach Mor`s fabled west face, & step & daring descents on the north face of Ben Nevis. With route entry diagrams, detailed descriptions, & loads of colour photos, this book is not only a valuable source of information but a guide that will keep readers inspired until the snow arrives!
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Describes 74 routes, with map extracts & photographs, many of which have the route marked upon them. Now in its 8th Edition, this is a classic guide from the late W A Poucher, one of Britain`s most famous & respected walking guide author & mountain photographer. First Published 1965. About this series: A varied series of walking guides that provides detailed route descriptions for both historic trails & short walks. A general history of the area is also given. Sketch maps of the routes are also included, & the guides are illustrated with numerous black & white photographs. ...

An entertaining & informative guide to the places of Scotland & the traditions associated with them. Scotland is home to some truly fantastic place names: archetypally Celtic names like Auchtermuchty, Kirkintilloch, & Drumnadrochit; romantic names such as Skye & Iona; popular first names like Lewis, Angus, & Kyle; & international exports such as Perth & Hamilton. This entertaining & informative book explains the meanings of over 800 Scottish places, including towns & cities, mountains & hills, lochs & rivers, & also covers the history & traditions of each place. In the course of the book, the author takes us on a fascinating journey of many languages & cultures, of incomers & invaders, of religion & battles, & of quite a few steep hills. ...