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Author : Donald Omand
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 99 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Caithness (Scotland)
ISBN : 1871704162
Author : Sophia Kingshill,The Estate of Jennifer Westwood
Publisher : Random House
Page : 596 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2012-08-30
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781409061717
Scotland's rich past and varied landscape have inspired an extraordinary array of legends and beliefs, and in The Lore of Scotland Jennifer Westwood and Sophia Kingshill bring together many of the finest and most intriguing: stories of heroes and bloody feuds, tales of giants, fairies, and witches, and accounts of local customs and traditions. Their range extends right across the country, from the Borders with their haunting ballads, via Glasgow, site of St Mungo's miracles, to the fateful battlefield of Culloden, and finally to the Shetlands, home of the seal-people. More than simply retelling these stories, The Lore of Scotland explores their origins, showing how and when they arose and investigating what basis - if any - they have in historical fact. In the process, it uncovers the events that inspired Shakespeare's Macbeth, probes the claim that Mary King's Close is the most haunted street in Edinburgh, and examines the surprising truth behind the fame of the MacCrimmons, Skye's unsurpassed bagpipers. Moreover, it reveals how generations of Picts, Vikings, Celtic saints and Presbyterian reformers shaped the myriad tales that still circulate, and, from across the country, it gathers together legends of such renowned figures as Sir William Wallace, St Columba, and the great warrior Fingal. The result is a thrilling journey through Scotland's legendary past and an endlessly fascinating account of the traditions and beliefs that play such an important role in its heritage.
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 302 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 1913
Category : Caithness (Scotland)
ISBN : UIUC:30112065525393
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 598 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 1889
Category : Northumberland (England)
ISBN : PSU:000023978232
Author : Sir Ian Malcolm
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 118 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 1938
Category : Ballads, Gaelic
ISBN : IND:30000126311376
Author : Janet Bord
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Art
ISBN : IND:30000093028433
Concentrating on places that are identifiable and able to be visited today, the sources drawn on range from traditional folklore to modern first-hand sighting reports. The entries give precise locations, including Ordnance Survey map references. All the different types of Little People are represented. They are mostly not the pretty winged fairies that appear in children's picture books. Real fairies can be frightening. By reading these stories and travelling to the fairy sites, the reader will gain a sense of what it is to inhabit that Otherworld of the fairies. Book jacket.
Author : Donald Omand
Publisher : Birlinn Publishers
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : History
ISBN : UOM:39015061432913
This book consists of over twenty chapters by recognized experts, covering a huge range of topics which provide a lively and informed introduction to this fascinating area.
Author : Robert P. Gunn
Publisher : Whittles
Page : 94 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Caithness (Scotland)
ISBN : 1904445780
Robert Gunn has selected a number of tales and historical events with links to or origins in Caithness.
Author : Donald Omand
Publisher : Birlinn Publishers
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : History
ISBN : NWU:35556035209998
Consisting of 67 islands, the Orkneys lie to the north of the Scottish mainland. This work gives an overview of their history. Starting with the prehistoric period, it goes on to discuss the flowering of the Celtic Church in the sixth and seventh centuries and the subsequent invasion by the vikings
Author : Donald Omand
Publisher : Birlinn Publishers
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : History
ISBN : UOM:39015050803355
The Kingdom of Fife, as it is still proudly known, lies at the heart of Scotland. From earliest times it had been the centre of power and is of historical significance. This volume covers the history of the area from Cardinal Beaton's murder to local mining and Victorian monuments.
Author : Donald Omand
Publisher : Birlinn Publishers
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : History
ISBN : UOM:39015049534434
This collection of essays, written by experts, provides the definitive story of Perthshire, that beloved region in the heart of Scotland where a great wealth of the nation's natural, historical and cultural treasures are to be found. The first section of the book details the area's varied and colorful history, from its geological and prehistoric foundations and its strategic importance to the first settlers, through the impact of the Roman invasion, the Dark Ages and the medieval period and the "Little Ice Age" of early modern times leading to the commercial prosperity of Perthshire today, with its succesful activities in textiles, tourism, whisky and insurance. Later chapters of the book uncover the many different facets of Perthshire life, past and present. Scenic descriptions and contemporary anecdotes from throughout the centuries convey the distinctive qualities of the River Tay, Strathearn, the Trossachs and the city of Perth itself. The district is one rich in folklore and the scene of much historic incident; it is the birthplace of Rob Roy and the inspiration for several of Sir Walter Scott's novels. Studies of the architecture, language, the traveling people and the marvelous tales and legends of Perthshire complete this excellent anthology. Full of fascinating facts and intriguing details, The Perthshire Book is essential reading for all who love Perthshire, locals and visitors alike. It is also an excellent introduction for those who have yet to discover the delights of the region.
Author : Donald Omand
Publisher : Birlinn Publishers
Page : 666 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Borders Region (Scotland)
ISBN : STANFORD:36105022816586
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Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 342 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 1909
Category : Caithness (Scotland)
ISBN : UIUC:30112065525336
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 1889
Category : Folklore
ISBN : IND:39000005775833
Author : J. A. B. Townsend
Publisher : Viking Society for Northern Research University College
Page : 26 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Caithness (Scotland)
ISBN : 0903521261