The Railway Atlas of Scotland: Two Hundred Years of History in Maps

Description

The rich diversity of Scotland's railway network has never before been the subject of a specialist atlas. This book showcases 100 topographical and railway maps, telling the story of the country's railways from the early nineteenth century to the present day. This beautiful atlas allows the reader to understand the bigger story of the effects of the railways on the landscape and the impact of Scotland's distinctive geography on the pattern of railway development over a period of nearly 200 years.

David Spaven was born and brought up in Edinburgh, and has lived and worked in Inverness, London and Glasgow. He spent his whole working life in the rail industry and is the author of a number of acclaimed railways books, including Mapping the Railways (HarperCollins, 2011) and Britain's Scenic Railways (HarperCollins, 2012).

'This is a volume that can be dipped into from time to time, and on each occasion anyone with an interest in railways north of the border will find something informative and entertaining to read' * Railways Illustrated * 'Even a seasoned enthusiast will have much to learn from this one. Superbly designed and attractively presented, this is a brilliant, fresh and inspirational approach to the subject of Scottish railways' * Heritage Railways * '[S]crumptious must-buy' * The Bookseller * 'Richly detailed maps, some of which are works of art in their own right, sit alongside deceptively simple maps. Taken together they tell a powerful story and provide an invaluable addition to the rail enthusiast's bookshelf... The depth of [David Spaven's] knowledge informs the commentary and adds to the enjoyment of this magnificent book' * Farming Scotland *