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A fascinating miscellany of good stories and entertaining facts about Scotland, in bestselling format. Bestselling author Christopher Winn takes us on the ultimate journey around Scotland. Travelling county by county, this irresistible miscelllany unearths the enthralling stories, firsts, birthplaces, legends and inventions that shape the country's rich and majestic history. To uncover the spellbinding tales that lie hidden within Scotland's wild and romantic shores, to experience what inspired the country's powerful literature and towering castles, and to tread in the footsteps of her villians and victors, is to capture the spirit of this fascinating country and bring every place you visit to life. You will discover the story of the original 'sweetheart', John Balliol, whose embalmed heart is buried beside his devoted wife Devorgilla at Sweetheart Abbey in Kirkcudbrightshire. In Aberdeen you will find the only granite cathedral in the world. And you will hear the haunting echo of the Bear Gates of Traquair House in Peeblesshire were slammed shut when Bonnie Prince Charlie left Scotland in 1746 -legend has it that they will never be re-opened until a Stuart King once more sits on the throne. This beautifully illustrated treasure trove of a book is the perfect gift, and will act as an eye-opening guide to thrilling, alluring and ever-bewitching Scotland.Product Identifiers
PublisherEbury Publishing
ISBN-139780091910242
eBay Product ID (ePID)87928929
Product Key Features
Book TitleI Never Knew That about Scotland
AuthorChristopher Winn
FormatHardcover
LanguageEnglish
TopicLocal History, People
Publication Year2007
Dimensions
Item Height206mm
Item Width144mm
Additional Product Features
Title_AuthorChristopher Winn
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom