The Great Sea Cliffs Of Scotland

Author : Guy Robertson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : Cliffs
ISBN : 1907233377

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The Great Sea Cliffs of Scotland by Guy Robertson Pdf

The Great Sea Cliffs of Scotland is an anthology of outrageous climbing adventures from twenty-six of the most extraordinary sea cliffs across Scotland. From the farthest flung sandstone sea stacks of the northern isles, to the granite playground of the Aberdeenshire coast, via the intricate archipelago of the Hebrides, all the major sea cliffs on the Scottish mainland and surrounding islands are covered in five distinct sections. Each area is described in rich detail and accompanied by personal accounts that offer an intimate perspective of the distinctive nature of this unique environment, and the generous rewards for those willing to accept the challenge of these seemingly improbable lines. With contributions from some of the most renowned pioneers and activists in the field of climbing, this compilation traces the remarkable history of Scottish sea cliff climbing and offers a glimpse of its future. Original poetry by Stuart Campbell complements each introductory section, and exclusive images from some of the UK's most distinguished photographers reveal the cliffs in high resolution with unique clarity and vibrance, capturing the drama and scale of these magnificent seascapes. Full list of contributors: Ross Jones, Tim Rankin, Guy Robertson, Andy Inglis, Lou Reynolds, Dave MacLeod, Wilson Moir, Grant Farquhar, Simon Nadin, Murdoch Jamieson, Rob Christie, Blair Fyffe, Steve McClure, Rick Campbell, Kevin Howett, Karin Magog, Alice Irmak Thompson, Pete Herd, Ian Taylor, Tess Fryer, Mick Fowler, Simon Richardson and Jason Currie. Original poetry by Stuart Campbell. Foreword by Julian Lines, author of Boardman-Tasker winning Tears of the Dawn, and the UK's most prolific deep-water solo climber.

Author : Kimberley Grant,David Cooper,Richard Gaston
Publisher : Wild Things Publishing
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Scotland
ISBN : 1910636126

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Wild Guide Scotland by Kimberley Grant,David Cooper,Richard Gaston Pdf

A new compendium of adventures, from the best-selling Wild Guide series (winner of travel guidebook of the year 2015). This guide to Scotland and the Scottish highlands and islands, one of Europe's fastest growing adventure holiday destinations, explores the hidden parts of its better known tourist areas, as well many more remote regions, rarely visited by tourists. Guiding you to over 800 wild swims, ancient forests, lost ruins and hidden beaches. Including inns, wild camping, local crafts, artisan whisky distilleries and wild places to stay.

Author : W.H. Murray
Publisher : Vertebrate Publishing
Page : 269 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2015-08-25
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781910240298

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Undiscovered Scotland by W.H. Murray Pdf

In Mountaineering in Scotland, climber and mountaineer W.H. Murray vividly describes some of the most sought-after and classic British climbs on rock and ice, including the Cuillin Ridge on Skye and Ben Nevis. The book – written in secret on toilet paper in whilst Murray was a prisoner of war – is infused with the sense of freedom and joy the author found in the mountains. He details the hardship and pleasure wrung from high camping in winter, climbs Clachaig Gully and makes the second winter ascent of Observatory Ridge. Murray recounts his adventures in Glencoe and the mountains beyond – including a terrifying near-death experience at the falls of Falloch. Murray's first book, Mountaineering in Scotland is widely acknowledged as a classic of mountaineering literature. It inspirational prose – as fresh now as when first published – is bound to make a reader reach for their tent and head for the hills of Scotland. He asserts, 'Seeming danger ensures that on mountains, more than elsewhere, life may be lived at the full.' This is classic mountain climbing literature at its best.

Author : Royal Scottish Society of Arts
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 644 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 1887
Category : Industrial arts
ISBN : UOM:39015063573185

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Transactions of the Royal Scottish Society of Arts by Royal Scottish Society of Arts Pdf

Vol. 1- includes the proceedings of the society.

Author : Adam Nicolson
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 418 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2007-08-14
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780061238826

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Sea Room by Adam Nicolson Pdf

In 1937, Adam Nicolson's father answered a newspaper ad—"Uninhabited islands for sale. Outer Hebrides, 600 acres. . . . Puffins and seals. Apply."—and thus found the Shiants. With a name meaning "holy or enchanted islands," the Shiants for millennia were a haven for those seeking solitude, but their rich, sometimes violent history of human habitation includes much more. When he was twenty-one, Nicolson inherited this almost indescribably beautiful property: a landscape, soaked in centuries-old tales of restless ghosts and Bronze Age gold, that cradles the heritage of a once-vibrant world of farmers and fishermen. In Sea Room, Nicolson describes and relives his love affair with the three tiny islands and their strange and colorful history in passionate, keenly precise prose—sharing with us the greatest gift an island bestows on its inhabitants: a deep engagement with the natural world.

Author : Guy Robertson,Adrian Crofton
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2014-09-15
Category : Mountaineering
ISBN : 1906148899

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The Great Mountain Crags of Scotland by Guy Robertson,Adrian Crofton Pdf

'The Great Mountain Crags of Scotland' is a celebration of climbing in Scotland's wild places, compiled by Guy Robertson and Adrian Crofton. Featuring contributions from many of Scottish mountaineering's great writers and climbers, and beautifully illustrated with breathtaking photography, it delves deep into the heart of some of the oldest mountains on Earth. This is a book for anyone with an interest in Scotland's wild places, where the mountains and cliffs, rather than the climbs, take centre stage, transporting the reader far from towns and cities, and deep into the wilderness.

Author : Adrian Trendall
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2020-03-19
Category : Cuillin Hills (Scotland)
ISBN : 1786310430

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Skye's Cuillin Ridge Traverse by Adrian Trendall Pdf

Guidebook to the exhilarating Cuillin Ridge Traverse on the Isle of Skye, one of Britain's most iconic scrambles. The challenging route calls for technical skill, mental and physical stamina and a head for heights: although much of the exposed knife-edge ridge is on the cusp between climbing and walking - allowing for fast progress unimpeded by ropes or pitching - there are scrambling sections to Grade 3, technical climbs to Severe and a handful of abseils. The traverse is typically completed over one or two days. The guide has all the information needed to plan and complete the traverse. The first volume covers planning and preparation and includes a recommended gear list as well as tips on rope work, weather, safety, logistics, route options, escape routes and potential bivi sites. Since training will maximise your chance of success, also included are 10 practice routes in the Cuillin. Finally, notes and advice are provided for those wishing to tackle the route in winter. Volume two has route description and maps, and clear photo topos illustrating lines of ascent/descent, with points on the route numbered consistently across text, maps and topos to facilitate navigation. The sheer length of the ridge combined with technical terrain and continual exposure mean that this is no small undertaking. However, the rewards are plentiful: on a clear day, Skye's scenery is unsurpassed and the traverse includes 11 mighty Munro summits, including the Inaccessible Pinnacle of Sgurr Dearg, a classic set-piece climb. It is little surprise that this epic challenge finds its place on so many scramblers' and climbers' bucket-lists.

Author : Susanna Kearsley
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 528 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2021-01-05
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781982156756

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The Winter Sea by Susanna Kearsley Pdf

*NATIONAL BESTSELLER A haunting tale of love across time perfect for fans of Diana Gabaldon’s Outlander series—from New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Susanna Kearsley. 1707. The walls of Slains castle shelter Jacobite rebels, who are conspiring to sail the young, exiled James Stewart from France into Scotland to reclaim his crown—and a young woman caught up in their plot. Present day. Writer Carrie McClelland is enchanted by an impromptu trip to Cruden Bay, Scotland, and decides to settle in the tiny village, hoping to find inspiration for her novel about the Jacobite uprising in the area’s evocative past—and in the haunting ruins of the castle. She creates a heroine named after one of her own ancestors, Sophia Paterson, and quickly finds the words flowing, almost faster than she can write them down. But, discovering that her novel inexplicably contains more fact than she can remember researching, Carrie wonders if she could possibly be dealing with ancestral memory—in effect “recalling” what her ancestor lived. The only way to discover the truth is to continue writing and to bring to light the whole of Sophia’s story. With each new chapter, Carrie uncovers the tale of an innocent entangled in a dangerous enterprise, the secret of forbidden love, and the final betrayal that cost James his throne—and may cost Sophia her heart.

Author : Stuart Fisher
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2020-04-02
Category : History
ISBN : 9781472958778

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Coastal Scotland by Stuart Fisher Pdf

With several thousand miles of coastline and nearly 800 islands, Scotland has the most diverse coast of the United Kingdom. From the wild waters around Cape Wrath to the serene beaches of the Silver Sands of Morar, via one of the world's largest whirlpools at Corryvreckan, this new book journeys around the varied shorelines of Scotland to complete the most comprehensive survey ever taken. Stuart Fisher, bestselling author of the similarly comprehensive Canals of Britain, visits all the places of interest along the entire coastline of Scotland: from rugged countryside edging the Highlands to modern cities, via firths and sea lochs, exploring history and heritage, striking architecture and dramatic engineering, wildlife, wonderful flora and fauna, art and literature. His journey takes him from industrial hubs to small villages and fishing communities, providing a keen insight into what makes each stretch of Scotland's shoreline unique and special. Evocative and often dramatic colour photographs help capture the great variety of the coast, and maps, book covers, stamps and local artefacts help convey the character of each area. This comprehensive and absorbing survey is a treasure trove of interest and knowledge for walkers, cyclists, boaters, holidaymakers and indeed anyone with an interest in coastal Scotland.

Author : William Hughes (F.R.G.S.),John Francon Williams
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 862 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 1892
Category : Geography
ISBN : UOM:39015062201184

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The Advanced Class-book of Modern Geography, Physical, Political, Commercial by William Hughes (F.R.G.S.),John Francon Williams Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1266 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 1922
Category : Country life
ISBN : PRNC:32101079523328

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Country Life by Anonim Pdf

Author : Evelyn Vida Baxter,Leonora Jeffrey Rintoul
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 440 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 1953
Category : Birds
ISBN : UCAL:B3314323

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The Birds of Scotland by Evelyn Vida Baxter,Leonora Jeffrey Rintoul Pdf

Author : Richard A. L. Jones
Publisher : OUP Oxford
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2004-08-26
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780191567247

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Soft Machines by Richard A. L. Jones Pdf

Enthusiasts look forward to a time when tiny machines reassemble matter and process information with unparalleled power and precision. But is their vision realistic? Where is the science heading? As nanotechnology (a new technology that many believe will transform society in the next one hundred years) rises higher in the news agenda and popular consciousness, there is a real need for a book which discusses clearly the science on which this technology will be based. Whilst it is most easy to simply imagine these tiny machines as scaled-down versions of the macroscopic machines we are all familiar with, the way things behave on small scales is quite different to the way they behave on large scales. Engineering on the nanoscale will use very different principles to those we are used to in our everyday lives, and the materials used in nanotehnology will be soft and mutable, rather than hard and unyielding. "Soft Machines" explains in a lively and very accessible manner why the nanoworld is so different to the macro-world which we are all familiar with. Why does nature engineer things in the way it does, and how can we learn to use these unfamiliar principles to create valuable new materials and artefacts which will have a profound effect on medicine, electronics, energy and the environment in the twenty-first century. With a firmer understanding of the likely relationship between nanotechnology and nature itself, we can gain a much clearer notion of what dangers this powerful technology may potentially pose, as well as come to realise that nanotechnology will have more in common with biology than with conventional engineering.

Author : Helen Ochyra
Publisher : Book Guild Publishing
Page : 90 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2020-03-28
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781913551148

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Scotland Beyond the Bagpipes by Helen Ochyra Pdf

Like so many people who live south of the border in England, Helen thought that she knew all about Scotland. It was a part of Britain after all, a place that was surely more the same than it was different. But then she actually went there – and everything changed...

Author : Anonymous
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 206 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2023-04-14
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9783382186425

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The Tourists' Handy Guide to Scotland by Anonymous Pdf

Reprint of the original, first published in 1872. The publishing house Anatiposi publishes historical books as reprints. Due to their age, these books may have missing pages or inferior quality. Our aim is to preserve these books and make them available to the public so that they do not get lost.