Hidden Scotland by Ann Lindsay
Did you know that trains used to travel by sail across the Angus countryside, that Scotland produced a Queen of Morocco, saw the death of Queen Guinevere and elected a Queen of the island of Handa?In this marvellously entertaining and informative book, Ann Lindsay introduces a huge range of quirky, intriguing and amusing details about Scotland's past and present. Some of what she reveals is verifiable by fact, some shrouded in mystery and superstition. Packed with information on curious places, bizarre happenings and perplexing oddities, Hidden Scotland will surprise even the most erudite student of Scottish culture. It includes instructions on how to get to all the places mentioned in the book, making it an indispensable companion to those keen to explore the more alternative destinations on Scotland's tourist trail.'an enjoyable and serendipitous survey'
* Scotsman *
Ann Lindsay was brought up in rural Aberdeenshire. She is currently Consultant PR Manager for the British Trust for Conservation Volunteers. She has written a number of books, including Mystical Scotland, Hidden Scotland and The Dried Flower Garden. Ann Lindsay lives near Dunkeld, Perthshire.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781780274096 |
| ISBN 10 | 1780274092 |
| Title | Hidden Scotland |
| Author | Ann Lindsay |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Birlinn Ltd |
| Year published | 2016-06-21 |
| Number of pages | 256 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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