The Highlands: From the presenter of BBC TV's Grand Tours of the Scottish Islands

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Paul Murton

The Highlands

From the presenter of BBC TV's Grand Tours of the Scottish Islands

Paul Murton

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English

Birlinn Ltd
13 October 2021

History; Archaeology; The natural world, country life & pets; The countryside, country life; Travel & holiday; Travel writing

Paul Murton journeys the length and breadth of the spectacularly beautiful Scottish Highlands. In addition to bringing a fresh eye to popular destinations such as Glencoe, Ben Nevis, Loch Ness and the Cairngorms, he also visits some remote and little-known locations hidden off the beaten track.

Throughout his travels, Paul meets a host of modern Highlanders, from caber tossers and gamekeepers to lairds to pipers. With an instinct for the unusual, he uncovers some strange tales, myths and legends along the way: stories of Jacobites, clan warfare, murder and cattle rustling fill each chapter

as well as some hilarious anecdotes based on his extensive personal experience of a place he loves to call home.

By: Paul Murton
Imprint: Birlinn Ltd
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 246mm, Width: 189mm, Spine: 22mm
Weight: 755g
ISBN: 9781780277219
ISBN 10: 1780277210
Pages: 240
Publication Date: 13 October 2021
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Paul Murton is well known as a documentary film maker whose work includes Grand Tours of Scotland and Grand Tours of the Scottish Islands (4 series). He is the author of The Hebrides and The Viking Isles.

Reviews for The Highlands: From the presenter of BBC TV's Grand Tours of the Scottish Islands

'Excites and enthuses. What Paul Murton succeeds in doing is conveying his love for the Highlands in a way that seems certain to inspire his readers to follow in his footsteps. ...A fine mix of history, geography, human stories and anecdotes' * Undiscovered Scotland * 'packed with enthralling nuggets about the landscapes, legend and lore across an area that has been pivotal to Scottish history for centuries' -- Susan Swabrick * Herald * 'With beautifully illustrated maps and wonderful photos, the book makes for an enticing read and will no doubt leave you feeling inspired and invigorated to explore the much loved Highlands with fresh insights' -- Megan Williams * Scottish Field *