A refreshingly modern illustrated miscellany that captures the heart of a small but mighty nation whose rich culture, braw places and priceless people make it the best wee country in the world!
Take a guided tour of Scotland’s spectacular landscapes and wildlife, her turbulent history from the earliest times to the 21st century and her distinctive culture and traditions with this wonderfully visual miscellany full of surprises, stories and secrets to be discovered. Four chapters plus introduction, glossary and index, entries include: Celtic crosses, museums, wildlife, golf courses, castles, monuments, mountains, public art, cuisine, heather moors, battlefields, birdwatching, distilleries, architecture – and even a monster!