A send-up of all things Caledonian by the cartoonist Besley.

Scotland for Beginners: 1314 an' a' That

Humor & Entertainment

Besley, Rupert

Humor

Neil Wilson Pub Ltd

Scotland's story cannot be told merely in terms of documentary evidence, for this would be to neglect an integral part of the nation's heritage. The legends, myths, stories and memories handed down from generation to generation must be added to the bare bones of factual record if the character of the country is to be truly revealed. Nigel Tranter was able to combine the two with a masterly hand, expertly weaving the colourful threads of folklore into the fabric of historical fact. Tranter was impeccably qualified to tell the story of Scotland, having written many books detailing the nation's rich past and he possessed an exceptional gift for storytelling. His account begins in the years before records made traditional history possible and ends with the transformation of Scotland during the 19th century into a workshop of the world and a source of pioneers for Britain's empire. In this perennial bestseller, Niigel Tranter's incomparable tale of a nation's enthralling history is the most comprehensible primer on the subject yet published. Before he passed away in January 2000, Tranter had written over 70 novels and several works of non-fiction, almost all of them historical works set in Scotland.

The Story of Scotland

History

Tranter, Nigel G.

Europe

Nigel Tranter's gift for bringing Scottish histoory to life is demonstrated in this lively book, which details 45 of the nation's castles with their associated tales and traditions. With a broad geographical spread, Tranter breathes life into many of Scotland's gaunt and shadowy ruins with a lively mix of anecdote, fact, myth, and legend. An essential holiday companion when visiting Scotland. 
The castles featured are: Aberuchill Castle, Ballindalloch Castle, Bernersyde, Blackness Castle, Borthwick Castle, Carnassery Castle, Cassillis House, Cawdor Castle, Craigmillar Castle, Doune Castle, Duart Castle, Duchray Castle, Dundarave Castle, Dunnottar Castle, Fairburn Tower, Finavon Castle, Gilnockie Tower, Castle Girnigoe, Harthill Castle, Hawthornden Castle, hermitage Castle, Inchdrewer Castle, Innischonnel Castle, Killochan Castle, Lennoxlove, Lochleven Castle, Luffness Castle, Mearns Castle, Megginch Castle, Melgund Castle, Menstrie Castle, Merchiston Castle, Monymusk, Muchalls Castle, Neidpath Castle, Newart Castle, Orchardton Tower, Pitcaple Castle, Pitreavie Castle, Provan Hall, Rossend Castle, Stewarthall, Threave Castle, Castle Tioram, and Whittinghame Tower.

Tales And Traditions of Scottish Castles

Travel

The 6th edition of the largest-selling guide to malt whisky in the world. Now extended and completely updated with new text and presentation, this region-by-region, distillery-by-distillery, malt-by-malt guide remains a firm favorite with whiskey lovers everywhere. This new edition concentrates on giving the enthusiast as much information on each distillery as possible and lists: brand/malt name, address, manager's name, tel/fax, ownership, production status, establishment date, water source, type of maltings, cask woods used for maturation and the number of wash and spirit stills. Reception center details include opening times (both seasonal and daily), admission charges, disabled access, tel/fax, audio-visual facilities, tastings, gift shop, other attractions and number of visitors per annum. Full tasting notes are retained with new entries on some rare bottlings. Over 65 colour labels with regional maps and vintage bottling lists.

The Malt Whisky Almanac

Cookbooks, Food & Wine

wallace-milroy

Beverages & Wine

The romantic figure of Rob Roy looms large in the annals of Scottish history in the late 17th and early 18th centuries. Sir Walter Scott's characterisation of him helped create an almost Robin Hood-like figure who rode with his band of Gregorach through Central Scotland forever pressing King William's troops and allies to the limit. He was regarded by many as nothing less than a freedom fighter but by others as a thief, a blackmailer and even as a coward. But much of what he did has been misunderstood. That he was a Highland Gentleman is not in doubt. Born in 1671, the second son of Colonel Donald MacGregor of Glengyle who was imprisoned after the failure of the 1689 rising, he did indeed rise by the age of 20 to command the respect of his clansmen; but the feared Gregorach were, in effect, master racketeers who ran an immense 'mail' operation throughout cattle-rich central Scotland. Without due payment to Rob Roy, a gentleman's herds could 'disappear' under new ownership as the clan stealthily swooped to capture them by moonlight. That this actually served to keep the peace in a lawless land is usually ignored while the benefit to the purses of Clan MacGregor is never doubted. His refusal to join the fray at Sheriffmuir is similarly held against him. He had good reason not to, as Tranter eloquently explains in this book. Furthermore, his clandestine dealings in the political espionage of the day did much to further the Jacobite cause when many were removing themselves from it. Rob Roy's life and times are now the subject of a major motion picture from United Artists starring Liam Neeson and in this entertaining and accessible book master-storyteller Nigel Tranter lays bare Rob Roy's life and reveals the true stature of this legendary rogue.

Rob Roy Macgregor

Biographies & Memoirs

Historical

Scotch may be the most popular whisky in the world today, but over a century ago, it was Irish whiskey which was most commonly drunk throughout the world. At the time of writing only three producing units exist at Midleton, Co Cork; Bushmills, Co Antrim and Cooley at Dundalk, Co Louth. In this book, Brian Townsend has meticulously researched the lost distilleries of Ireland and details what happened to them. In part I, he relates the origins of distilling in Ireland (an Arabic hand-down to Irish monks); the links with Scotland; the wild years when illicit distilling was rampant and shebeens proliferated as corruption increased; the coming of legitimacy and temperance; the development of the Coffey still (which ultimately helped to sink the industry); the golden years; and, prohibition in the USA and the emergence of the Free State in 1922. In part II, each distillery is listed and accompanied with archive photos and etchings. The list will include: Bow Street, John's Lane, Thomas Street, Marrowbone Lane, Jones Road and Phoenix Park (all Dublin); Monasterevan, Co Kildare; Tullamore, Brusna and Birr (all Co Offaly); Nun's Island, Galway; Limerick, Co Limerick; North Mall, Cork; Midleton, Glen and Bandon (all Co Cork); Bishop's Water, Wexford; Dundalk, Co Louth; Royal Irish, Avoniel and Irish, Belfast; Upper and Lower, Comber, Co Down; and, Coleraine and Limavady, Co Londonderry and Abbey Street and Waterside, Londonderry. Black and white contemporary and archive photographs accompany the text.

The Lost Distilleries of Ireland

Business & Money

Townsend, Brian

Economics

This comprehensive guide to all of Scotland's Munros details the 277 peaks and their localities. Gaelic pronunciation, height, climbing routes with times for both ascent and descent, OS references and difficulty rating are included. A height index is also included at the back of the book. Maps and photographs illustrate this 30-region approach with hints on where to stay and how best to tackle these 3000 ft plus peaks.

The Munro, 3000 Ft+ Almanac

McNeish, Cameron

This is a facsimile reprint of Professor Gordon Donaldson's most essential research book. It contains important historical documents, from Bede in the eighth century to the Articles of Union in 1707. The contents include: extracts from Adamnan's "Life of Columba"; Treaty of Falaise, 1174; Treaty of York, 1237; Treaty with France, 1295; Settlement of Succession, 1315, 1318; Education Act, 1496; Act of Annexation, 1587; and Test Oath, 1681.

Scottish Historical Documents

Donaldson, Gordon

The author has chosen one event from each of the last 1000 years of Scottish history (ranging from the serious to the humorous) to create an almanac for the year 2000. The pocket-sized souvenir is illustrated by cartoonist Rupert Besley.

Whaur's Yer Wullie Shakespeare Noo: Scotland's Millennium Souvenir (Scottish Literature)

Morrison, Allan

A Year in a Scots Kitchen: Celebrating Summer's End to Worshipping Its Beginning

A warm and loving look at traditional Scots cooking. Catherine Brown pursues a gastronomic feat of seasonal and celebratory foods throughout the year and provides a fascinating glimpse into traditional eating habits and seasonal festivities in Scotland.

BROWN, Catherine

Cooking Education & Reference

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