The Highlands and Islands of Scotland are one of the most beautiful regions of Europe. Here are illustrated some of the more remarkable examples of its magnificent scenery: the ice-carved Cairngorms in the Central Highlands, Ben Nevis with the sheer cliffs of its hidden north face, the basalt columns of the island of Staffa, the white sands of Iona, and the magical islands of Loch Lomond. The impact of people on the landscape is also studied, revealing Scotlands dramatic and often tragic past: from the enigmatic ancient stones of Brodgar and Stenness on the Orkney Islands, to the fabled castles of Dunnottar and Kildrummy, and the Well of the Dead on Culloden Moor. This book presents a journey of scenic splendour, and historical interest through a unique and extraordinary country
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About the Author:
S Angus Macdonald is a Senior Lecture in the Department of Architecture at Edinburgh University and is the author of two books on architectural structures. Patricia Macdonald's photographs have been exhibited internationally and several books have been published of her work, including Shadow of Heaven: Scotland from Above. Together, the Macdonalds have worked on a variety of projects concerned with the Scottish landscape and are co-authors of Above Edinburgh and South-East Scotland and Granite and Green: Above North-East Scotland. They live in Musselburgh, East Lothian.
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- PublisherRizzoli Intl Pubns
- Publication date1991
- ISBN 10 0847813835
- ISBN 13 9780847813834
- BindingHardcover
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