Warrender’s engaging prose highlights the unique charm of each walk, offering insights into the local flora and fauna, as well as anecdotes about the historical significance of various locations. The author’s passion for the Scottish countryside shines through, making the book a delightful companion for those seeking to immerse themselves in the natural beauty of the region. From the rugged hills of the Pentlands to the tranquil shores of the Firth of Forth, each walk is described in detai...

WALK I. Bruntisfield—St. Margaret's Convent—Canaan Lane—Hermitage of Braid—Morton Hall—Dreghorn—Colinton—Craiglockhart—Craighouse— Merchiston Castle—The Wryteshouses, WALK II. St. Roque—The Grange—Blackford—Liberton—St. Catherine's Well—Gilmerton—The Burnt Grange—The Drum—Moredun—The Inch, WALK III. Cameron Toll—Prestonfield—Peffer Mill—Craigmillar— Edmonstone—Niddrie—Duddingston—St. Leonards, WALK IV. St. Margaret's Well—St. Anthony's Chapel—Muschat's Cairn—Jock's Lodge—Portobello—Restalr...

In "Footsteps of Dr. Johnson (Scotland)", George Birkbeck Norman Hill embarks on a meticulous journey tracing the illustrious footsteps of Samuel Johnson through the Scottish landscape. With a blend of biographical analysis, travel literature, and keen literary criticism, Hill presents a vivid tapestry that reveals Johnson's experiences and interactions in a culturally rich context. The narrative is complemented by historical anecdotes and personal reflections, allowing readers to glimpse ...

'This solitude, the romance and wild loveliness of everything here . . . all make beloved Scotland the proudest, finest country in the world.' Queen Victoria (1819-1901) wrote a diary nearly every day of her life. Originally intended for private circulation, later expanded to appeal to a wider public, these published diary entries cover not only the family holidays at Balmoral Castle in the Scottish Highlands which the Queen and Prince Albert enjoyed up until his death in ...

From the author of the famous ‘Flashman Papers’ and the ‘Private McAuslan’ stories.An historical narrative about the Anglo-Scottish border raiders in the 16th century.

Now in a revised edition with extra material and a new introduction for 2014.'In a year which will see the Scots vote on independence, this book is a timely reminder of their country's fascinating past' Independent'History caught on the hoof and the wing by those who were actually there - a brilliant selection' Andrew MarrA vivid, wide-ranging and engrossing account of Scotland's history, composed of eye-wi...

In "The Great North Road, the Old Mail Road to Scotland: York to Edinburgh," Charles G. Harper intricately weaves a narrative that explores the rich tapestry of historical and cultural significance of one of England's primary routes to Scotland. Written in a style that juxtaposes both meticulous observation and lively anecdote, Harper employs vivid descriptions and personal reflections to evoke the landscapes, towns, and stories that line this storied path. The book serves not only as a tr...

Charles G. Harper in this book describes the road that links the two capitals; London and York together. The book is a reproduction of the earlier version when automobiles have just been invented. This book contains numerical descriptions of distances between these two locations, it contains the journey of travelers through this old, historical road.

Scotland's history has been told many times, but never exclusively by its women. This book takes a unique perspective on dramatic national events as well as ordinary life, as experienced by women down the centuries. From the saintly but severe medieval Queen Margaret to today's first minister Nicola Sturgeon, it encompasses women from all stations of class and fame and notoriety, offering a tantalising view of what happened to them, and how they felt. Drawing on court and kirk records, exc...

A few years ago the Dorset Federation of Womens Institutes organised a Local History Competition. Forty- nine Institutes responded and sent in contributions ranging in length from a few paragraphs to more than a hundred pages, The late Canon Sanctuary, who acted as one of the judges, was struck by the amount of attractive material produced, and urged its publication in book form. Largely as a result of his interest the cause of local history was not allowed to fade from the minds of Instit...

In the early 18th century, Edinburgh was a filthy backwater town synonymous with poverty and disease. Yet by century's end, it had become the marvel of modern Europe, home to the finest minds of the day and their breathtaking innovations in architecture, politics, science, the arts, and economies - all of which continues to echo loudly today. Adam Smith penned "The Wealth of Nations". James Boswell produced "The Life of Samuel Johnson". Alongside them, pioneers such as David Hume, Robert B...

The Silver Bough is an indispensable treasury of Scottish culture, universally acknowledged as a classic of literature. The author, F Marian McNeill, succeeded in capturing and bringing to life many traditions and customs of old before they died out or were influenced by the modern era.The Silver Branch of the sacred apple tree, laden with crystal blossoms of golden fruit, is in Celtic mythology the equivalent of the Golden Bough of classical mythology - the symbolic bond between t...