From the Picts to the Scottish Parliament, The Oxford Companion to Scottish History is the definitive guide to twenty centuries of life in Scotland. Compiled by more than 170 eminent contributors, it covers over 2000 years and extends from Galloway to Orkney and Shetland and from the Borders to the Western Isles. At more than half a million wo[Read More]
The third edition of the leading guide to these mystical islands to the far north of Britain. Orkney and Shetland together consist of more than 170 islands and islets and have breathtaking scenery and beaches and much to offer the discerning visitor. Nature lovers will find wild flowers, some of which are found nowhere else on earth, marine wildlif[Read More]
www.willowcreekpictures.com Leith Gala Day in June, 2007 prior to the tramworks where the parade was moved for the first time in it’s history. Featuring the sights from the leith gala, including two pipe bands and many local community groups gathering to celebrate Leith’s Annual Festival.
A book that will be of use to both the novice and the expert family historian, BBC Who Do You Think You Are MagazineA new edition of the bestselling guide to this increasingly popular pursuit. Scotland has the best-maintained records and facilities of any country in the world for undertaking family research, and now that the National Archives of Sc[Read More]
Third edition of the most comprehensive guide available to Scotland's Western Isles, which as well as Skye include Lewis, Harris, Uist, Iona, Jura, Islay and Arran. These enchanting islands offer a rich variety of terrain and wildlife, from the stark beauty of the Cuillin mountains of Skye to the raging seas off the Butt of Lewis or the palm trees [Read More]
Nigel Tranter's gift for bringing Scottish histoory to life is demonstrated in this lively book, which details 45 of the nation's castles with their associated tales and traditions. With a broad geographical spread, Tranter breathes life into many of Scotland's gaunt and shadowy ruins with a lively mix of anecdote, fact, myth, and legend. An essent[Read More]
This hilarious cultural guide through all things Scottish - from haggis to Hogmanay - will have anyone even remotely interested in Scotland's classic traditions eager to turn a page and laugh out loud. Packed with insight, anecdote and the occasional recipe for boiled sheep's head, The Ultimate Guide to Being Scottish is ideal for both foreigners w[Read More]
The town of Dornoch, Scotland, lies at nearly the same latitude as Juneau, Alaska. A bit too far removed for the taste of the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews, the Royal Dornoch Golf Club has never hosted a British Open, but that has hardly diminished its mystique or its renown. In an influential piece for The New Yorker in 1964, Herbert [Read More]
Make the most of your time with The Rough Guide to Scottish Highlands & Islands. The full-colour section introduces the regions highlights, from the picturesque coloured houses of Tobermory to the moody, poignant and spectacular Glen Coe. Clue-up on all the top sights from St Magnus Cathedral and the Prehistoric standing stones of Calanais to the d[Read More]
This includes my last day in Scotland. We drove the full length of the mysterious Loch Ness, including Inverness. Nessie did not show up after much made efforts to summon her, but she will always remain in our hearts with DSL… Deep Scottish Love. Be sure to watch it big screen in High Quality for the full beauty effect.
