Hidden Scotland (Paperback, New edition)

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.

General

Imprint:	Birlinn
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	June 2016
Authors:	Ann Lindsay
Dimensions:	215 x 140 x 18mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	256
Edition:	New edition
ISBN-13:	978-1-78027-409-6
Categories:	Books > Sport & Leisure > Travel & holiday > Places & peoples: general interest Books > Humanities > History > British & Irish history > General Books > History > British & Irish history > General Books > Travel > Places & peoples: general interest
LSN:	1-78027-409-2
Barcode:	9781780274096

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