The Passion of Harry Bingo: Further Dispatches from Unreported Scotland by Peter Ross (17 August 2017).
The Passion of Harry Bingo: Further Dispatches From Unreported Scotland is the second volume of selected journalism from one of Scotland's
most popular writers. It follows the highly successful publication in 2014 of Daunderlust and looks at Scotland in its post-Referendum years,
the interests, activities and passions of its people and places. Quirky, hilarious, always engaging and often moving; and from Shetland to the
Sussex coast.
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Scotland in Photographs by Shahbaz Majeed (15 May 2017).
Scotland has been truly blessed with its great diversity of beautiful landscapes. It is surrounded by dramatic seascapes and peppered with
fast-flowing rivers, mysterious lochs and high waterfalls. Photographer Shahbaz Majeed has captured the country’s essence in this collection
of stunning images. From world-class cities to spectacular wave-battered cliffs and beaches, from majestic mountains to mist-shrouded glens,
this book has it covered. For its proud inhabitants, long-term visitors and even casual tourists, Scotland in Photographs is a must-read.
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Canals Across Scotland: Walking,
Cycling, Boating, Visiting by Hamish Brown (20 October 2015).
This entertaining and informative book will be of practical benefit to all who
discover the historic Union Canal and the Forth & Clyde Canal, whether walking, cycling,
boating or visiting the Falkirk Wheel or the Kelpies. The canals are for fun, whether on the water,
on the towpath, walking or cycling or just visiting.
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349 Views of Scotland by David Squires (14 April 2016).
Anyone who has walked or climbed in Scotland will sooner or later come across a view indicator - one of the discs or plates
which identify surrounding features in the landscape. This is the first full-length work devoted to these devices. Since the
first indicator appeared in 1890 at Ladies' Rock in Stirling, more than 340 have been installed at viewpoints around Scotland.
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Reading the Gaelic Landscape: Leughadh
Aghaidh Na Tire by John Murray (22 April 2014).
How many people have looked at a map of the Highlands and been intrigued and yet,
at the same time, felt excluded by the wealth and strangeness of the place names recorded? Reading
the Gaelic Landscape is a must for anyone who is interested in the Scottish Highlands and its
ancient tongue. It encourages people to read and understand, and provides an insight into landscape
history.
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Scottish Cycle Routes by Alasdair Cain (11 May
2015).
30 circular road cycle routes of 35 miles to 115 miles, exploring the best of
Scotland's panoramic back roads from the Far North-West to the Borders. The routes include two
Cairngorm crossings and the spectacular Bealach na Ba in Applecross, as well as gentler
cross-country and coastal routes.
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Scotland: Celebrations & Soul Food by Jean Muir
(28 January 2015).
An unexpected window into a world that is beautiful, breath-taking, culturally
diverse and downright exotic. Jean Muir is an American who fell in love with Scotland. Scotland:
Celebrations & Soul Food is her love letter to the culture, festivals and culinary riches of
that great country.
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A Handbook of Scotland's Coasts by Fi
Martynoga (16 July 2015).
This handbook offers an inspirational resource for those who want to discover
more about the thousands of miles of Scotland's spectacular coastline - from its stunning geology
and diverse marine and bird life to its coastal culture, with its fishing ports, fresh cuisine,
arts communities, ancient monuments and colourful local traditions.
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The Hidden Places of Scotland
(Paperback) by David Gerrard (January 2010).
The 10th Edition retains the depth of information found in its predecessors, but
it has been given a makeover that will help it appeal to the "show me" generation as well as to the
"tell me" generation.
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The Scottish Nationality Test: How Scottish are
You? by Cameron McPhail (14 June 2012).
At a time when Scotland is once again considering life as an independent nation,
The Scottish Nationality Test is essential reading for any citizen or visitor with a sense of
humour. So, how Scottish are you? And it's laugh-out-loud funny too.
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Scotland The Best (Paperback) by Peter Irvine (26
Nov 2009).
Scotland the Best has become something of a Scottish institution. Published every
two years, its author Peter Irvine sets out to list the best of everything that Scotland has to
offer. The result is a really useful work of reference anyone living in or visiting Scotland will
fin themselves coming back to time and again.
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Scotland's Hidden Hauntings: A Collection of Real
Ghost Stories by G Stewart (March 2013).
Scotland is well known for being one of the most haunted countries in the world,
but alongside the famous locations are many less well-known places, with equally eerie and
intriguing stories. Although some of the better-known stories are touched on, this book focuses on
less well-known locations and rather than just re-tell the stories, the author has personally
visited each site.
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