An ideal pocket guide to over 180 bird species commonly found throughout Scotland Unlike many field guides, Collins Scottish Birds does not cover birds which only visit occasionally, or which occur in such small numbers & are so difficult to identify that only experienced birdwatchers can spot them. Instead, it concentrates on more common species that the amateur birdwatcher is most likely to see, plus a few scarcer ones of particular interest. Species are grouped according to the habitat in which they are most likely to be seen, with a detailed introduction to all the different habitats. There are also details of key identification features & behavioural characteristics which will help you identify each bird with accuracy & ease. Each entry
Includes:: * Full-colour illustration * Common name & Latin & Gaelic name * The season in which the bird is likely to be spotted * Details on habitat, feeding habits & voice The book also

Includes:: up-to-date details about places of interest & the best sites to go for birdwatching, with maps & contact information to help you get there. Packed full of information, ` Collins Scottish Birds, is the ideal guide for both visitors & residents of Scotland who wish to learn about the fascinating wealth of birds that can be found there.


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Scottish Borders Street Atlas in an A5 paperback edition covering Biggar in the west to St Abb's Head in the east. Mapping shows street names clearly, with major roads highlighted with bold colouring; also displayed are postcode boundaries, car parks, railway & bus stations, post offices, schools, colleges, hospitals, police & fire stations, places of worship, leisure centres, footpaths & bridleways, camping & caravan sites, golf courses, & many other places of interest. The atlas index lists street names & postcodes, plus schools, hospitals, railway stations, shopping centres & other facilities. Current edition of this title was published in 2006. ...

Scottish Borders Street Atlas in an A4 spiral-bound edition covering Biggar in the west to St Abb's Head in the east. Mapping shows street names clearly, with major roads highlighted with bold colouring; also displayed are postcode boundaries, car parks, railway & bus stations, post offices, schools, colleges, hospitals, police & fire stations, places of worship, leisure centres, footpaths & bridleways, camping & caravan sites, golf courses, & many other places of interest. The atlas index lists street names & postcodes, plus schools, hospitals, railway stations, shopping centres & other facilities. Current edition of this title was published in 2010. ...

Street atlas for all of the Scottish Borders towns. Complete with comprehensive street indexes for Berwick upon Tweed, Canonbie, Chirnside, Coldingham, Coldstream, Cornhill on Tweed, Duns, Earlston, Eyemouth, Galashiels, Gordon, Greenlaw, Hawick, Innerleithen, Jedburgh, Kelso, Langholm, Lauder, Melrose, Newcastleton, Peebles, St Abbs, St Boswells, Selkirk, Walkerburn. ...

The Nicolson Scottish Borders Tourist map is a 1:100, 000 scale road map suitable for touring, covering Carlisle to Edinburgh & the entirety of the Northumberland National Park, as well as Holy Isl&. This map has clear, easy to read road mapping that shows all major & minor roads, tracks & paths as well as roads under construction. Also shown are railways & stations, tourist railway stations & disused railway lines, national cycle routes, & long distance footpaths. County boundaries are clearly marked, as are airports, hospitals, parking, hostels, visitor information centres, historic sites, peaks with height in meters, gardens, museums, heritage centres, viewpoints, nature reserves, picnic sites, camping grounds, caravan sites, golf courses, fishing spots & other places of interest. Natural features shown on the map include woodland areas, national/forest parklands, mud, shingle, beaches & dunes, rocks, built up-areas & National Scottish Trust areas. The map is fully indexed. ...

This guide is aimed at those looking for calmer waters like rivers, canals, inland lochs & sheltered sea lochs. Routes described cater for all tastes, from those seeking an idyllic afternoon`s paddle to those looking for a multi-day canoe-camping expedition. The guide follows a similar format to the acclaimed Scottish White Water guide. It uses thumb guides & simple maps to provide instant information & backs it up with detailed text. It is easy to navigate, & colour photos provide a flavour of the experiences to be had. ...

Nigel Tranter's gift for bringing Scottish history to life is demonstrated in this lively book which details 45 of the nation's castles with associated tales & traditions. With a broad geographical spread, Tranter breathes life into many of Scotland's gaunt & shadowy ruins with a lively mix of anecdote, fact, myth & legend. It is an essential holiday companion when visiting Scotl&. ...

A pocket-sized guide to nearly 140 of Scotland`s most dramatic castles & strongholds, all of which are open to the public. Historical background & architectural details for each of the castles, accompanied by a beautiful colour photograph.

Includes:: the major sites of Edinburgh & Stirling, & covers from as far north as Shetland (Muness) to as far south as Dumfries & Galloway (Stranraer), west as far as the Outer Hebrides (Kisimul), & east to Aberdeenshire (Balmoral) Contains an introduction on Scotland`s castles
- history, description of classification of building type with examples.

Includes:: details on the property`s custodianship, whether cared for by Historic Environment Scotland or the National Trust for Scotl&, a description of the gardens where relevant, location, website & phone number.




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Providing an invaluable guide to the surnames of Scotland each entry in this book covers the history, areas of family lands, castles & tartans (ancient & modern) associated with the powerful clans of the Highlands
- & the great families of the Lowlands.
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Scotland! The home of the clans. All around the world, people of Scots heritage proudly claim their `own` clan membership, name, tartan, ancestral home territory etc etc. To them & to others, the very mention of the word inspires dramatic, romantic & cinematic images. This fascinating book delves into the origins & backgrounds of key Scottish clan names which have formed a part of the country`s modern day heritage. Encompassing a brief history & description of the most famous Scottish names, discover how they are inextricably intertwined with Scottish history. Packed full of peculiar trivia, this book contains all you need to know about Scottish ancestory. A curiositorium of the quirky, odd & downright strange. Fact boxes, a full glossary, timeline & index make the book both fun & informative to use. ...