Author: Ronald Turnbull
Publisher: Cicerone Press Limited
ISBN: 1783628731
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 365
Book Description
The south-eastern Grampians of the former county of Perthshire may be grassier and less rugged than other Scottish mountains, but they are just as big. The routes in this guide take you to the summits of these 'jolly green giants' - covering all of the region's Munros, often by unconventional routes, as well as several Corbetts and smaller hills - and also over the Atholl passes, along rivers and through the woods of Perthshire's 'Big Tree Country'. The 80 walks comprise a mixture of low-level, mid-level and mountain routes and are graded by both length and difficulty. Many are demanding, crossing remote, uneven, steep and/or pathless terrain, but also included are gentler walks on clear paths taking in local features of interest. The route description is illustrated with clear mapping (a mixture of OS 1:50,000 and smaller-scale maps for the longer routes) and the route summary table and grading information make it easy to choose an appropriate route. There is a wealth of information about the landscape and the region's fascinating history. Finally, appendices cover local facilities and access to the hills during the deer-stalking season. With highlights including the mighty Ben Lawers, Beinn Dorain, Ben Alder and Beinn a' Ghlo; Schiehallion; the great rivers Tay and Garry; the Birks of Aberfeldy; and old drovers' routes over the passes of Minigaig and Gaick, Perthshire has plenty to offer. And with historic towns, such as Perth and Pitlochry, and attractive villages, this is an ideal base for a walking holiday.
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Author: Canadian Institute (1849-1914)
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Languages : en
Pages : 364
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On the Other Side of Sorrow
Author: James Hunter
Publisher: Birlinn
ISBN: 0857908340
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 205
Book Description
Caring for the environment, developing rural communities and ensuring the survival of minority cultures are all laudable objectives, but they can conflict, and nowhere more so than the Scottish Highlands. As environmentalists strive to preserve the scenery and wildlife of the Highlands, the people who belong there, and who have their own claims on the landscape, question this threat to their culture, which dates back thousands of years. In this acclaimed and thought-provoking book, James Hunter examines the dispute between Highlanders, who developed a strong environmental awareness countless generations before other Europeans, and conservationists, whose thinking owes much to the romantic ideals of the nineteenth century. More than that, he also suggests a new way of dealing with the problem, advocating drastic land-use changes and the repopulation of empty glens - an approach which has worldwide implications.
Publisher: Birlinn
ISBN: 0857908340
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 205
Book Description
Caring for the environment, developing rural communities and ensuring the survival of minority cultures are all laudable objectives, but they can conflict, and nowhere more so than the Scottish Highlands. As environmentalists strive to preserve the scenery and wildlife of the Highlands, the people who belong there, and who have their own claims on the landscape, question this threat to their culture, which dates back thousands of years. In this acclaimed and thought-provoking book, James Hunter examines the dispute between Highlanders, who developed a strong environmental awareness countless generations before other Europeans, and conservationists, whose thinking owes much to the romantic ideals of the nineteenth century. More than that, he also suggests a new way of dealing with the problem, advocating drastic land-use changes and the repopulation of empty glens - an approach which has worldwide implications.
An deo-ghréine
Selections from the Gaelic Bards, metrically translated, with biographical prefaces and explanatory notes. Also, original poems
Author: Thomas PATTISON (of Islay.)
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Languages : en
Pages : 296
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Languages : en
Pages : 296
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The Churchman
Selections from the Gaelic Bards
Author: Thomas Pattison
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 3752561807
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 294
Book Description
Reprint of the original, first published in 1866.
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 3752561807
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 294
Book Description
Reprint of the original, first published in 1866.
Arts and the Nation
Author: Alan Riach
Publisher: Luath Press Ltd
ISBN: 1912387166
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 332
Book Description
A panorama of ideas about nationality and culture, Arts and the Nation arose from the conviction that Scotland can never be really democratic until it gives the arts the priority of place and attention they demand. This book is a fresh take on subjects new and old, with multifaceted ideas of nationality and culture. Those featured include: William Dunbar, Duncan Ban MacIntyre and Elizabeth Melville are read alongside international authors such as Wole Soyinka and Edward Dorn. J.D. Fergusson, Joan Eardley and John Bellany are considered with American Alice Neel and the art of the ancient Celts. Composers like John Blackwood McEwen, Cecil Coles and Helen Hopekirk are introduced, amongst discussions of education, politics, social priorities, the mass media and different genres of writing. What was the real reason Robert Louis Stevenson dedicated his dark masterpiece to his cousin Katharine de Mattos? Why was Katharine's own tale of duality published under a pseudonym? When Fanny Stevenson 'stole' another story idea from Katharine, why did RLS explode with Hydelike rage at the cousin for whom he had once been 'the one that loves you – Jekyll, and not Hyde'? Featuring the full text of Katharine's tale of duality, Fanny's stolen story and another tale revealing Katharine's grief at losing her cousin's love forever, Mrs Jekyll & Cousin Hyde sheds new light on one of the greatest Victorian authors.
Publisher: Luath Press Ltd
ISBN: 1912387166
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 332
Book Description
A panorama of ideas about nationality and culture, Arts and the Nation arose from the conviction that Scotland can never be really democratic until it gives the arts the priority of place and attention they demand. This book is a fresh take on subjects new and old, with multifaceted ideas of nationality and culture. Those featured include: William Dunbar, Duncan Ban MacIntyre and Elizabeth Melville are read alongside international authors such as Wole Soyinka and Edward Dorn. J.D. Fergusson, Joan Eardley and John Bellany are considered with American Alice Neel and the art of the ancient Celts. Composers like John Blackwood McEwen, Cecil Coles and Helen Hopekirk are introduced, amongst discussions of education, politics, social priorities, the mass media and different genres of writing. What was the real reason Robert Louis Stevenson dedicated his dark masterpiece to his cousin Katharine de Mattos? Why was Katharine's own tale of duality published under a pseudonym? When Fanny Stevenson 'stole' another story idea from Katharine, why did RLS explode with Hydelike rage at the cousin for whom he had once been 'the one that loves you – Jekyll, and not Hyde'? Featuring the full text of Katharine's tale of duality, Fanny's stolen story and another tale revealing Katharine's grief at losing her cousin's love forever, Mrs Jekyll & Cousin Hyde sheds new light on one of the greatest Victorian authors.
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Author: Canadian Institute (1849-1914)
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Category : Natural history
Languages : en
Pages : 370
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Category : Natural history
Languages : en
Pages : 370
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Transactions of the Royal Canadian Institute
Author: Royal Canadian Institute
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Languages : en
Pages : 366
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Pages : 366
Book Description
Gilian The Dreamer His Fancy, His Love And Adventure
Author: Neil Munro
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 9361429507
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 250
Book Description
Neil Munro's "Gilian the Dreamer: His Fancy, His Love, and Adventure" is a compelling tale approximately the principle character, Gilian, a younger man with a strong creativeness and a choice for adventure. Set inside the rough Scottish Highlands, the tale follows Gilian on a voyage of self-discovery, navigating the intricacies of affection, longing, and the transformational strength of the imagination. As Gilian travels thru Scotland's wonderful landscapes, he turns into involved in a sequence of romantic entanglements and perilous adventures that take a look at his resolve and challenge his perceptions of fact. Munro's evocative paintings brilliantly depicts the beauty of Scotland's geographical region, transporting readers to a world in which goals and reality intersect. Munro uses Gilian's stories to take a look at everlasting issues of love, longing, and the pursuit of ardour in the face of tragedy. With its poetic beauty and charming narrative, "Gilian the Dreamer" urges readers to reflect on the nature of goals and the transformational strength of the human spirit. Munro's masterpiece is a monument to his creative prowess and lasting have an effect on in Scottish literature.
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 9361429507
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 250
Book Description
Neil Munro's "Gilian the Dreamer: His Fancy, His Love, and Adventure" is a compelling tale approximately the principle character, Gilian, a younger man with a strong creativeness and a choice for adventure. Set inside the rough Scottish Highlands, the tale follows Gilian on a voyage of self-discovery, navigating the intricacies of affection, longing, and the transformational strength of the imagination. As Gilian travels thru Scotland's wonderful landscapes, he turns into involved in a sequence of romantic entanglements and perilous adventures that take a look at his resolve and challenge his perceptions of fact. Munro's evocative paintings brilliantly depicts the beauty of Scotland's geographical region, transporting readers to a world in which goals and reality intersect. Munro uses Gilian's stories to take a look at everlasting issues of love, longing, and the pursuit of ardour in the face of tragedy. With its poetic beauty and charming narrative, "Gilian the Dreamer" urges readers to reflect on the nature of goals and the transformational strength of the human spirit. Munro's masterpiece is a monument to his creative prowess and lasting have an effect on in Scottish literature.