A vivid, comprehensive history of Scotland ranges from its earliest Stone Age settlers, through the influence of the many invaders--Romans, Picts, Vikings, and the English--on the country, to recent movements to promote Scottish ...
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * “One of the best golf books this century.” —Golf Digest Tom Coyne’s A Course Called Scotland is a heartfelt and humorous celebration of his quest to play golf on every links course in Scotland, the ...
The dramatic story of Scotland - by charismatic television historian, Neil Oliver.
This major reference work, first published in 1946, is a fully documented, alphabetical listing of over 8,000 Scottish family and personal names.
Tartanry and 'Balmoralty': is Scotland's thriving heritage industry an economic blessing or the curse of negative stereotyping? Since the eighteenth century, heritage has been synonymous with 'heritage tourism'. This book...
From the death of James III to the execution of Mary, Queen of Scots, Jane Dawson tells story of Scotland from the perspective of its regions and of individual Scots, as well as incorporating the view from the royal court.
Scotland has charmed visitors for centuries, and this collection of intricate illustrations is a celebration of its unique appeal.
Focusing on easy day trips from the characterful cities of Edinburgh and Glasgow – themselves jam-packed with Outlander locations – this guide will tell you about the most rewarding sights, when to visit them and how to get there.
From deciding when to go, to choosing what to see when you arrive, this guide to Scotland is all you need to plan your perfect trip, with insider information on must-see, top attractions like Glen Coe, St Andrews, Burns National Heritage ...
What would it be like to become Idi Amin's personal physician? Giles Foden's bestselling thriller is the story of a young Scottish doctor drawn into the heart of the Ugandan dictator's surreal and brutal regime.