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A Description of the Western Islands of Scotland, Circa 1695

Author : Martin Martin

Publisher : Birlinn Ltd

Page : 383 pages

File Size : 37,16 MB

Release : 2018-05-17

Category : Travel

ISBN : 0857902881

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One of the greatest travellers in Scotland, Martin Martin was also a native Gaelic speaker. This text offers his narrative of his journey around the Western Isles, and a mine of information on custom, tradition and life. Martin Martin's wrote before the Jacobite rebellions changed the way of life of the Highlander irrevocably. The volume includes the earliest account of St Kilda, first published in 1697 and Sir Donald Monro, High Dean of the Isles, account written in 1549 which presents a record of a pastoral visit to islands still coping with the aftermath of the fall of the Lords of the Isles.



A Description of the Western Isles of Scotland

Author : Austin Mardon

Publisher : Lulu.com

Page : 82 pages

File Size : 11,89 MB

Release : 2010-11

Category : History

ISBN : 1897472080

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This is the 16th century description of the Hebrides the Western Isles of Scotland by Donald Monro. It is one of the first travelogues of the area. It is a modern translation of the manuscript.







Highland and Islands

Author : John Gifford

Publisher : Pevsner Buildings of Scotland (Yale)

Page : 686 pages

File Size : 38,51 MB

Release : 2003

Category : Travel

ISBN : 9780300096255

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This volume covers the vast area of the Highland region, the Western Isles, Orkney and Shetland and highlights buildings and monuments as varied as its landscapes: brochs, cairns and ceremonial settings of standing stones; cathedrals and abbeys, both medieval and Victorian; churches of every period and denomination, their interiors and graveyards often housing unexpected delights. Castles and tower-houses and a string of Hanoverian forts contrast with prehistoric farmsteads and Georgian and Victorian farmhouses. Country houses range from the display of ducal splendour at Dunrobin, through the Georgian elegance of Cromarty and Culloden and a mass of Victorian baronial, to expressions of the high ideals and simple life of the Arts-&-Crafts movement.



Scotland's Highlands & Islands

Author : Richenda Miers

Publisher :

Page : 356 pages

File Size : 46,91 MB

Release : 2003

Category : Travel

ISBN : 9781860118678

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From Inverness to the Outer Hebrides and Shetland, this guide reveals some of the last wildernesses of Europe. The guide features all sides of the Highlands and Islands, exploring both the tourist honey-traps and Scotland¿s most remote regions. It highlights thriving traditions such as caber-tossing, Ceilidh music and story-telling, alongside the history of clans, tartans, and the Highland Clearances. The author¿s intimate knowledge of Highland life provides a unique insight into the region, its people, and their culture and beliefs; she offers sound advice as only an insider could. The guide also packs in a wealth of essential and up-to-date practical information, the latest listings, extensive maps and travel timetables, and expert advice on where to ski, walk, windsurf, fish, and star-gaze.





A Voyage to St. Kilda

Author : Martin Martin

Publisher :

Page : 96 pages

File Size : 37,64 MB

Release : 1753

Category : Saint Kilda

ISBN :

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The Rough Guide to Scottish Highlands & Islands

Author : Rob Humphreys

Publisher : Rough Guides UK

Page : 643 pages

File Size : 39,49 MB

Release : 2011-05-02

Category : Travel

ISBN : 1405389400

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The Rough Guide to Scottish Highlands and Islands is the ultimate travel guide to this spectacular region. Written in Rough Guides' trademark honest and informative style, the guide features detailed practical advice on what to see and do and how to get about, plus up-to-date reviews of the best hotels, B&Bs, pubs, activity operators and campsites. This guide covers everything from hiking in the Cairngorms to whale-watching on Mull, plus where to find the best local produce from fresh oysters to fine malt whiskies. There are also features on the area's unique wildlife and where to watch it, plus outdoor activities from mountain biking and climbing to surfing and skiing. With clear maps and detailed coverage of Scotland's islands, national parks and mountain areas, The Rough Guide to Scottish Highlands and Islands will help you make the most of your trip. Make the most of your time on earth with The Rough Guide to Scottish Highlands and Islands. Now available in epub format.