Bestselling author Christopher Winn takes us on the ultimate journey around Scotland. Travelling county by county, this irresistible miscellany unearths the enthralling stories, firsts, birthplaces, legends and inventions that shape the country's rich and majestic history. To uncover the spellbinding tales that lie hidden within Scotland's wild and romantic shores, to experience what inspired the country's powerful literature and towering castles, and to tread in the footsteps of her villains and victors, is to capture the spirit of this fascinating country and bring every place you visit to life. You will discover the story of the original 'sweetheart', John Balliol, whose embalmed heart is buried beside his devoted wife Devorgilla at Sweetheart Abbey in Kirkcudbrightshire. In Aberdeen you will find the only granite cathedral in the world. And you will hear the haunting echo of the Bear Gates of Traquair House in Peeblesshire were slammed shut when Bonnie Prince Charlie left Scotland in 1746 - legend has it that they will never be re-opened until a Stuart King once more sits on the throne. This beautifully illustrated treasure trove of interesting facts about the history of Scotland is the perfect gift, and will act as an eye-opening guide to this thrilling, alluring and ever-bewitching country.
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"There's stuff in here that would have taken St. Patrick aback..." -- Terry Wogan
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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
By Sgitheanach
Format:Hardcover
An excellent little book, hard covers too. Well written, witty and informative. No trip around Scotland should be without a copy. The text is clearly and logically laid out, county by county in alphabetical order and the sketches are an added delight. I cannot recommend this book too highly.
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
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Bought it as a present for my grandad. ALl he ever reads is books on Scotland and local history, but there were lots of things in this book that he didn't know so he really enjoyed it. Would deffinately recommend it.
17 of 20 people found the following review helpful
By Ren
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
Got this for my father's "Fathers Day" present. At 85yrs I thought he knew everything about his country. Although he is a very clever man and still very switched on, there are many bits of information about the entire country, which father was not aware (or had maybe just forgotten).
Anyway... a light read crammed full of interesting trivia and facts with places to seek out and see as a consequence.
A good read :)
Anyway... a light read crammed full of interesting trivia and facts with places to seek out and see as a consequence.
A good read :)
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A great little book with so much packed into it with some great facts and quirky comments which will entertain you constantly.
Published 19 days ago by Mr. David R. Lindsay
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Good Book
Great book and was a great present from friends from America, and they were really interested in reading about Scotland.
Published 4 months ago by Mr Raymond M Hart
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Gift for friend
Purchased as Christmas gift for a friend who is considered to know a great deal about Scotland. She has made a number of interesting discoveries from the book!
Published 4 months ago by janice evett
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The title explains all.
Not having been born in Scotland and being rather a snooty English woman I enjoyed learning new things about Scotland although having lived in Edinburgh for 50 odd years I find by... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Jean B. Craig
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Scottish Information
This book has proved to be the best gift to my Scottish friends. It is full of interesting facts, humour and details which one tends forget in the passage of time. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Mrs. Margaret O'Reilly
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Full of interesting facts
Goodness only knows where the author gets his facts and information from but they sure are different! Nice to pick up and read off and on rather than in long sessions.
Published 13 months ago by A. S. Murray
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A bit boring
I bought this before a recent two-week trip exploring Scotland in anticipation of helping to get me 'in the mood'. Unfortunately, I found the prose a bit dull and uninspiring. Read more
Published 19 months ago by strozzapreti
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Entertaining little book
Excellent book, good for dipping in and out and at this time of year a great stocking filler.
Published on 29 Nov 2009 by A. Venn
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A fascinating pot pourri of connections
The connections of famous people to some of the more obscure parts of Scotland makes for fascinating reading. Read more
Published on 17 Oct 2009 by M. Campbell
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Things to find out about Scotland
Even if you are a Scot there are things in this great little book that even you did not know.
Published on 29 April 2009 by M. A. Hale
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