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Conveniently arranged within shires with a location map, each walk has a useful factfile that summarises the map, start point, distance, terrain, duration of walk, height to be climbed and the all-important nearest refreshment point.  100 Scotsman Walks is a distillation of a lifetime of highs and lows, enhanced by the artist's eye and the wordsmith's descriptive powers. 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Combining transport heritage, industrial archaeology and outdoor walking routes it reveals how former railways that once connected towns, villages and remote landscapes now offer some of the most fascinating heritage walks in Scotland.Across hundreds of miles of 'dismantled railways' the book guides readers along preserved trackbeds, converted cycleways, and overgrown yet walkable routes. Many routes still feature striking railway archaeology, including bridges, tunnels, cuttings, embankments and disused stations that continue to shape Scotland's landscapes.Walking Scotland's Lost Railways also brings Scotland's industrial past vividly to life. It traces the evolution of the railway age - from early wagonways and steam locomotion - to fierce Victorian railway competition and the dramatic impact of the Beeching cuts of the 1960s.The book also reflects on Scotland's modern railway revival, including reopened stations and major projects such as the Borders Railway between Edinburgh and Tweedbank, highlighting renewed interest in sustainable transport and regional connectivity.Perfect for railway enthusiasts, walkers, cyclists, and readers interested in Scottish history, industrial heritage and countryside exploration, this guide offers inspiring walking routes across Scotland's lost railways. 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In Walking Edinburgh's Lost Railways, Robin Howie and John McGregor uncover this forgotten world, guiding readers along the routes of former railway lines that have been transformed into some of the city's most attractive walking and cycling trails.Combining railway history, industrial archaeology and urban exploration, the book traces more than 40 miles of disused railway trackbeds that once formed a vital part of Edinburgh's transport system. Today, these abandoned routes provide peaceful green corridors through the city, offering a unique perspective on Edinburgh's past and present. Along the way, readers discover hidden bridges, tunnels, cuttings, embankments, viaducts and disused stations--surviving reminders of an era when railways shaped the city's expansion and connected its communities.The book explores the remarkable story of how many of these routes were preserved and repurposed through Lothian Regional Council's pioneering redevelopment programme during the 1980s. By converting former railway corridors into accessible paths for walkers and cyclists, the scheme safeguarded an important part of Edinburgh's industrial heritage while creating valuable recreational spaces for future generations. It also reflects on routes that were lost to post-war redevelopment, particularly in areas such as Leith, and considers how these changes altered the city's urban fabric.Featuring 14 interconnected walks beginning at Waverley Station in the heart of Edinburgh, the book offers a fascinating journey through two centuries of railway development, urban growth and community transformation. 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