Country Living Guide to Rural Scotland (Country Living Rural Guides) [Paperback]

Homecoming Scotland can only be enhanced by the publication of the Country Living Guide, which provides vivid descriptions of Scotland's towns and villages This book shows that Scotland's rich diversity of rural and urban landscape, wide ranging history, from earliest times, its languages, its geography, etc. are unique in that it would be hard to find another country so well-endowed and blessed --The Banffshire Herald, 24/7/09

Handy Guide --St Andrews Citizen - July 2009

Handy Guide --St Andrews Citizen - July 2009

"An interesting and very informative book"
--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Published in conjunction with Country Living Magazine this guide is full of vivid descriptions, historical stories amusing anecdotes and interesting facts on hundreds of places to visit as well as details of places to stay, eat, drink and shop in Scotland. Printed in full colour it is an essential companion to people who want to explore some of Britain's most spectacular and romantic scenery. For those readers who are seeking a more active life in the countryside the book provides information on walks as well as details of Historic Scotland and National Trust properties.

Scotland is endowed with some of the most beautiful and
stunning scenery in the British Isles. From the desolate peaks of the
Highlands and rugged coastlines of the mainland and off-shore islands, to
the peaceful and fertile valleys of the Scottish Borders. But the visitor
can also find quiet villages, cosy market towns, neat fishing ports as well
as the history and culture of the larger cities such as Edinburgh. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Educated at Wadham College, Oxford, David was a television documentary director and scriptwriter for more than 20 years, working in the U.K. and North America. He is now a full-time writer and has published more than 30 titles covering a wide range of travel, leisure and local history topics. Since joining the Travel Publishing editorial team in 1997 he has written guides covering the West Country, North East of England, the Heart of England, Lancashire, Cheshire, Lincolnshire, the Lake District, Devon, Yorkshire, the Highlands & Islands, Norfolk, North East Yorkshire, Ireland and Scotland.