Orkney
- 240 pages
- 9 hours of reading
This newly revised book is designed to provide a comprehensive guide for those who visit Orkney and would like to know more about its enigmatic history.
Birlinn Historical GuidesSeries
This series guides readers through pivotal moments and figures in Scottish history. Each volume delves into a specific event or era, bringing it to life with meticulous research and compelling narrative. It's an essential resource for anyone eager to explore Scotland's rich, and often turbulent, past in depth.
Recommended Reading Order
Islay, Jura and Colonsay
- 242 pages
- 9 hours of reading
Part of Birlinn's series of Scottish Historical Guides, Dr. Caldwell's book draws on a great deal of primary research and local knowledge to create a detailed account of the history of these relic strewn Hebridean Islands. Essential reading for local and tourist alike.
Lochaber is a sparsely-populated area, remote but romantic, centred on Fort William. It contains no mediaeval burgh, no major monastic site, and for its size, not even many castles.