The Highlands

Description

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.

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.

'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 *