The Great Tapestry Of Scotland

Author : Alistair Moffat,Susan Mansfield
Publisher : Birlinn
Page : 685 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2014-12-12
Category : Design
ISBN : 9780857906564

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The Great Tapestry of Scotland by Alistair Moffat,Susan Mansfield Pdf

The brainchild of bestselling author Alexander McCall Smith, historian Alistair Moffat and artist Andrew Crummy, the Great Tapestry of Scotland is an outstanding celebration of thousands of years of Scottish history and achievement, from the end of the last Ice Age to Dolly the Sheep and Andy Murray's Wimbledon victory in 2013. This book tells the story of this unique undertaking from its original conception and creation by teams of dedicated stitchers to its grand unveiling at the Scottish Parliament in 2013, its subsequent touring and the creation of its permanent home in the Scottish Borders.

Author : Alistair Moffat
Publisher : Canongate Books
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2017-10-05
Category : History
ISBN : 9781786891020

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The Hidden Ways by Alistair Moffat Pdf

Shortlisted for the Edward Stanford Travel Writing Awards In The Hidden Ways, Alistair Moffat traverses the lost paths of Scotland. Down Roman roads tramped by armies, warpaths and pilgrim routes, drove roads and rail roads, turnpikes and sea roads, he traces the arteries through which our nation's lifeblood has flowed in a bid to understand how our history has left its mark upon our landscape. Moffat's travels along the hidden ways reveal not only the searing beauty and magic of the Scottish landscape, but open up a different sort of history, a new way of understanding our past by walking in the footsteps of our ancestors. In retracing the forgotten paths, he charts a powerful, surprising and moving history of Scotland through the unremembered lives who have moved through it.

Author : Allan Burnett
Publisher : Birlinn Limited
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2015-09
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1780272413

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The Story of Scotland by Allan Burnett Pdf

The brainchild of bestselling author Alexander McCall Smith, historian Alistair Moffat and artist Andrew Crummy, the Great Tapestry of Scotland is an outstanding celebration of 420 million years of Scottish history and achievement.

Author : Grayson Perry
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 35 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Art, Modern
ISBN : 1903713528

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Julie Cope's Grand Tour by Grayson Perry Pdf

Author : Alistair Moffat
Publisher : Canongate Books
Page : 343 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2021-06-03
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781838851156

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The Secret History of Here by Alistair Moffat Pdf

The Secret History of Here is the story of a single place in the Scottish Borders. The site on which Alistair Moffat’s farm now stands has been occupied since prehistoric times. Walking this landscape you can feel the presence and see the marks of those who lived here before. But it is also the story of everywhere. In uncovering the history of one piece of land, Moffat shows how history is all around us, if only we have the eyes to see it. Taking the form of a journal of a year, this is a walk through the centuries as much as the seasons, offering a glimpse into the lives of those who came before, as well as those who live here now.

Author : Jane MacKenzie
Publisher : Allison & Busby Ltd
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2018-04-19
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780749023003

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Tapestry of War by Jane MacKenzie Pdf

From the deserts of North Africa, to the waters of Scotland, the Second World War touches the lives of two women from two very different worlds. In Alexandria, Fran finds her world turned upside down as Rommel's forces advance on the idyllic shores of Egypt. The life of luxury and stability that she is used to is taken away as she finds herself having to deal with loss, heartache and political uncertainty. Meanwhile, on the Firth of Clyde, Catriona struggles between her quiet rural life and her dreams of nursing injured servicemen on the front lines. As the war rages on, the two women's lives become intertwined - bringing love and friendship to both.

Author : Alistair Moffat
Publisher : Birlinn
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2011-05-23
Category : History
ISBN : 9780857900579

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The Faded Map by Alistair Moffat Pdf

In this modern age the regional and national boundaries which define Scotland seem fixed and permanent. But of course this has not always been so. In this book Alistair Moffat looks at the shifting political shape of the land long before its modern borders were created. In doing so he brings to vivid life the half-forgotten kingdoms that came and went during Roman times, the Dark Ages and the early medieval period. This is a fascinating journey into a tantalisingly little-known period of our history, yet one which is crucial to our understanding of who we are and where we came from. 'Moffat's tireless reasearch ... and commanding knowledge bring these forgotten peoples to life' – Scottish Field

Author : Neil Oliver
Publisher : Weidenfeld & Nicolson
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2009-12-17
Category : History
ISBN : 9780297860297

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A History Of Scotland by Neil Oliver Pdf

The dramatic story of Scotland - by charismatic television historian, Neil Oliver. Scotland is one of the oldest countries in the world with a vivid and diverse past. Yet the stories and figures that dominate Scottish history - tales of failure, submission, thwarted ambition and tragedy - often badly serve this great nation, overshadowing the rich tapestry of her intricate past. Historian Neil Oliver presents a compelling new portrait of Scottish history, peppered with action, high drama and centuries of turbulence that have helped to shape modern Scotland. Along the way, he takes in iconic landmarks and historic architecture; debunks myths surrounding Scotland's famous sons; recalls forgotten battles; charts the growth of patriotism; and explores recent political developments, capturing Scotland's sense of identity and celebrating her place in the wider world.

Author : Alistair Moffat
Publisher : Thames & Hudson
Page : 444 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2023-09-19
Category : History
ISBN : 9780500778586

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Before Scotland: A Prehistory by Alistair Moffat Pdf

A pioneering look at early Scotland that transforms prehistory into gripping narrative. The story of the land that became Scotland is one of dramatic geological events and impressive human endeavor. Alistair Moffat’s gripping narrative ranges from the great thaw at the end of the Ice Age, which was instrumental in shaping Scotland’s magnificent landscape; through the megalith builders, the Celts, and the Picts; to the ascension of King Constantine II. Moffat deploys his knowledge with wit and deftness, interweaving the story with numerous special features on topics as diverse as cave drawings of dancing girls, natural birth control, the myth of Atlantis, and the Zoroastrian Towers of Silence—all of them valuable, sometimes quirky, additions to the whole picture. Erudite and entertaining, Before Scotland transforms our understanding of a neglected period and is essential reading for anyone interested in the people, events, and monuments that make up Scotland’s captivating past.

Author : Clare Hunter
Publisher : Sceptre
Page : 279 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2019-02-07
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781473687943

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Threads of Life by Clare Hunter Pdf

**SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER** **RADIO 4 BOOK OF THE WEEK** **WATERSTONES SCOTTISH BOOK OF THE MONTH** 'An astonishing feat' Christina Patterson, Sunday Times 'An inspiring and moving sideways look at history' Eithne Farry, Sunday Express An eloquent blend of history and memoir, Threads of Life is an evocative and moving book about the need we all have to tell our story. From political propaganda in medieval France to secret treason in Tudor England, from the mothers of the desaparecidos in Argentina to First World War soldiers with PTSD, from a POW camp in Singapore to a family attic in Scotland, Threads of Life is a global chronicle of identity, protest, memory and politics. Banner-maker, community textile artist and textile curator Clare Hunter chronicles the stories of the men and women, over centuries and across continents, who have used the language of sewing to make their voices heard, even in the most desperate of circumstances. 'A beautifully considered book... Clare Hunter has managed to mix the personal with the political with moving results.' TRACY CHEVALIER

Author : Alistair Moffat
Publisher : Birlinn
Page : 405 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2011-08-12
Category : History
ISBN : 9780857901163

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The Sea Kingdoms by Alistair Moffat Pdf

'The most powerful representation yet of the race which has repeatedly changed history as we know it' - The Scotsman Alistair Moffat's journey, from the Scottish islands and Scotland, to the English coast, Wales, Cornwall and Ireland, ignores national boundaries to reveal the rich fabric of culture and history of Celtic Britain which still survives today. This is a vividly told, dramatic and enlightening account of the oral history, legends and battles of a people whose past stretches back many hundred of years. The Sea Kingdoms is a story of great tragedies, ancient myths and spectacular beauty.

Author : Alexander McCall Smith
Publisher : Vintage Canada
Page : 370 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2009-04-03
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780307371232

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Love Over Scotland by Alexander McCall Smith Pdf

44 SCOTLAND STREET - Book 3 The residents and neighbors of 44 Scotland Street and the city of Edinburgh come to vivid life in these gently satirical, wonderfully perceptive serial novels, featuring six-year-old Bertie, a remarkably precocious boy—just ask his mother. This just in from Edinburgh: the complicated lives of the denizens of 44 Scotland Street are becoming no simpler. Domenica Macdonald has left for the Malacca Straits to conduct a perilous anthropological study of pirate households. Angus Lordie’s dog, Cyril, has been stolen, and is facing an uncertain future wandering the streets. Bertie, the prodigiously talented six-year-old, is still enduring psychotherapy, but his burden is lightened by a junior orchestra's trip to Paris, where he makes some interesting new friends. Back in Edinburgh, there is romance for Pat with a handsome young man called Wolf, until she begins to see the attractions of the more prosaically named Matthew. Teeming with McCall Smith’s wonderful wit and charming depictions of Edinburgh, Love Over Scotland is another beautiful ode to a city and its people that continue to fascinate this astounding author.

Author : Alexander McCall Smith
Publisher : Vintage Canada
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2009-02-24
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780307371249

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The Right Attitude to Rain by Alexander McCall Smith Pdf

The delectable new installment in the bestselling and already beloved adventures of Isabel Dalhousie and her no-nonsense housekeeper, Grace. When friends from Dallas arrive in Edinburgh and introduce Isabel to Tom Bruce – a bigwig at home in Texas – several confounding situations unfurl at once. Tom’s young fiancée’s roving eye leads Isabel to believe that money may be the root of her love for Tom. But what, Isabel wonders, is the root of the interest Tom begins to show for Isabel herself? And she can’t forget about her niece, Cat, who’s busy falling for a man whom Isabel suspects of being an incorrigible mama’s boy. Of course Grace and Isabel’s friend Jamie counsel Isabel to stay out of all of it, but there are irresistible philosophical issues at stake – when to tell the truth and when to keep one’s mouth shut, to be precise – and philosophical issues are meat and drink to Isabel Dalhousie, editor of the Review of Applied Ethics. In any case, she’s certain of the ethical basis for a little sleuthing now and again – especially when the problems involve matters of the heart.

Author : Gerda Stevenson
Publisher : Luath Press Ltd
Page : 153 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2020-04-08
Category : Poetry
ISBN : 9781912387786

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Quines by Gerda Stevenson Pdf

Singers, politicians, a fish-gutter, queens, a dancer, a marine engineer, a salt seller, sportswomen, scientists and many more – Quines celebrates and explores the richly diverse contribution women have made to Scottish history and society.

Author : Rachel McGaw
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2019-07-15
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1909266205

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The Unicorn in the Castle by Rachel McGaw Pdf