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By Lindsay, Ann2006., Birlinn Call No: SC 941.1 L749h Availability:1 of 1 At Your Library Summary Note: In this marvellously entertaining and informative book, Ann Lindsay introduces a bewildering range of quirky, intriguing and amusing details about Scotlandœs past and present. Some of what she reveals is verifiable by fact, some shrouded in mystery and superstition, yet all enriches our understanding and appreciation of this fascinating country. Packed with information on curious places, bizarre happenings and perplexing oddities, Hidden Scotland is a real eye-opener that will amaze even the most erudite student of Scottish culture. It includes detailed instructions on how to get to all the places mentioned in the book, making it an indispensable guide to those keen to explore the more alternative destinations on Scotlandœs tourist trail.
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2007., Ebury Call No: NEW SC 941.1 W776i Availability:1 of 1 At Your Library Summary Note: This irresistible miscelllany 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 and to tread in the footsteps of her villians and victors, is to capture the spirit of this fascinating country and bring every place you visit to life.
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By Moore, Edwin2008., Atlantic Call No: SC 941.1 M821s Availability:1 of 1 At Your Library Summary Note: A cornucopia of facts about all things Scottish: from haggis and football, to malt whisky and witchcraft trials, this beautifully presented book is the ideal gift for Scots of all ages.From tartans to Trainspotting, from bagpipes to Billy Connolly, from "The Book of Kells" to the Krankies. Delving deep into Scotland's rich history and culture, past and present, Edwin Moore has gathered together over a thousand facts about its monarchs, heroes and rogues; battles, scandals and great trials; food and (of course) drink; legends, folklore, and sports - for starters - and presents them here in easily digestible, scone-sized portions.If you ever wondered what a bawbee is, or whether both Barack Obama and John McCain can really be descended from a Scottish Lion, then you'll find the answers here. "Scotland: 1,000 Things You Need To Know" is the perfect present for all lovers of things Scottish.
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By Moore, Edwin2016., Atlantic Books Call No: SC 941.1 E21s Edition: Revised edition. Availability:1 of 1 At Your Library Summary Note: Covering all the need-to-knows, from bagpipes to Billy Connolly, this collection is the real McCoy, a comprehensive guide to Caledonia and its remarkable people. As the proud possessors of a fiercely independent creative heritage, the Scots were a race apart even before Hadrian built the wall. Scotland has produced an indomitable bunch of fighters, builders, thinkers and drinkers, poets, players, and pedagogues that have shaped the course of modern history. Edwin Moore has gathered together more than 1,000 facts about its monarchs, heroes, and rogues; battles, scandals, and great trials; food and (of course) drink; legends, folklore, and sports for starters and presents them here in easily digestible, scone-sized portions. This is the perfect gift for anyone curious about the connection between Homer Simpson and small Scottish town Larbert, or about whether both Barack Obama and John McCain can really be descended from a Scottish Lion.
