No comments about Pilgrimage in Medieval Scotland: (Historic Scotland Series).

No comments about Morvern: A Highland Parish.

No comments about Speyside Way XT 40 Route Map: National Trail (Harvey National Trails XT40).

No comments about West Highland Way, 2nd: Glasgow to Fort William (Trailblazer British Walking Guide S.).

No comments about The Loch Ness Monster (Pitkin Guides).

2 comments about Castles & Ancient Monuments of Scotland.

1. This is very useful as a general introduction to the castles in Scotland. It looks at over 200 sites, giving information about the history of the castle plus opening times . It gives a little information , obviously limited by space , about a lot of castles rather than a lot of info about any one castle. It certainly isn't a detailed guide to any single castle. It is well illustrated with many pictures of the castles. If you like castles , you will love this book.




2. You will love the look and feel of this book. Stunning photographs grace virtually every page. Definitions of the different types of ancient structures, as well as a summary of different time periods in Scottish history, are provided. Opening times and entrance costs of the castles are also included. The geographic organization of attractions is perfect for travelers.

   What I like most about this resource are the opinions and recommendations given by the author. So many travel books refuse to offer information about the quality of the site and how worthwhile a visit would be. I found that some of the castles I thought were the best (and was planning to visit) were hardly given the time of day in this book. That was because this book gives the most information about the most interesting castles and monuments. I discovered several fascinating sights that we weren't even planning to visit.

   I give this book five stars because it offered enough information for me to change and rearrange my trip itinerary. That means that it was both thorough and helpful. Some may be disappointed, because certain castles are covered in two full pages, while others are listed with only their address, opening times, and a one-line description.

No comments about Stone of Destiny.

No comments about Edinburgh Popout Map.

1 comments about Louis: A Life of Robert Louis Stevenson.

1. This biography of the life of Robert Louis Stevenson reveals a man who escaped his Scottish town and family and went overland to California in poverty to reach his love, where he became a nomad, dreamed of being an explorer, and became instead a noted author. The myths and realities surrounding Stevenson's life and adventures are revealing and vivid in Callow's fine portrait.

No comments about Roaming Britain;: 8,000 miles through England, Scotland, and Wales.