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Islay (Pevensey Island Guides) (Paperback)

by Norman S. Newton (Author)
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  • Paperback: 112 pages
  • Publisher: David & Charles PLC; 2nd Revised edition edition (7 April 1995)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 090711590X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0907115908
  • Product Dimensions: 24.8 x 18.8 x 1 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 261,799 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)
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The groups of islands off the coast of Scotland hold a strong fascination for the thousands of people who embark on the sea crossing each year. The islands are unique: remote, romantic and often mysterious, they exert a magnetic attraction which draws visitors back again and again. The Hebridean island of Islay lies off the coast of Argyll, linked to the mainland of Scotland by a year-round vehicle ferry. Its varied landscape makes it attractive for hill-walkers, and its long and sometimes bloody history has left plenty of traces in the landscape for amateur archaeologists to explore. Its beaches are pounded by the full power of the Atlantic surf, which has sculpted spectacular cliffs and formed empty miles of sandy strands, where Vikings once beached their longships. The ancestral seat of the medieval Lords of the Isles. Islay is brim full of history, but with a full range of modern services and accommodation for visitors. Famous the world over for its whisky, the spirit of 'the Queen of the Hebrides' lures people back again and again to enjoy its scenery and tranquility.

About the Author
Norman Newton was born in Glasgow, spent his teenage years in Nelson, New Zealand, and attended college and university in the USA. He returned to Scotland to work in university and public libraries, in Glasgow, Campbeltown and Inverness. He has written extensively on islands and Highland history and archaeology, and is the Reference Libranian at Inverness Public Library.

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5.0 out of 5 stars beautiful book, 16 Aug 2004
By Deborah MacGillivray "Author," (US & UK) - See all my reviews
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A small book, but loaded with gorgeous colour pictures of this beautiful Island in the Hebrides. Has a Useful Information and Places to visit Guide. Gives you a crash course of Place-Names and their pronunciation, so you won't be murdering the Gaelic. Includes of map, gives information of Medieval ruins, the Islay distilleries - which produces fine Single Malt Whisky. Gives you a real flavour of this delightful Island. The book is soft sided and lightweight so if you plan to visit, the book is easy to take along.
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4.0 out of 5 stars An attractive and informative guide, 28 April 2002
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Looking at the superb photographs in this book you would think that the weather on this Scottish island is always glorious! Famous places such as the famous "Round Church" at Bowmore (Kilarrow Parish) are included. The Isle of Islay is not without problems - such as precarious employment prospects (due to vagaries in the whisky industry, tourism, etc), but then this book is not seeking to be an in-depth report into social conditions. This book gives a very good overview of the history, flora, fauna and geography of this west of Scotland island. It contains useful information (particularly for walkers) and would also make an attractive souvenir of a visit. This book should inspire the reader to make a visit to this attractive, uncrowded island. Incidentally, the island is pronounced Eye-la - not Eye-lay!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, 25 May 2009
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This was a very pleasant surprise - both the written information and the pictures were of excellent quality
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