Download or read book Highland Herald written by David Ross and published by Birlinn Ltd. This book was released on 2018-10-18 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From 1988 to 2017 David Ross was the Highland Correspondent of The Herald. His patch stretched from the Mull of Kintyre in the south to the Shetland island of Unst in the north; and from St Kilda, in the West, to the whisky country of Speyside in the east. From his home on the Black Isle he covered all the big stories, from the fight against a nuclear waste dump in Caithness to plans to remove half a mountain on the island of Harris. He helped the first community land buyout in modern times in Assynt, covered in depth the anti-toll campaign on the Skye Bridge, the efforts to save Gaelic and protect ferry services. In Highland Herald he reflects on the important issues which affected the Highlands and Islands during his time. He tells how his late father-in-law, the Gaelic poet Sorley MacLean, helped him. He had never written in depth about Sorley when he was alive, as it would have been 'excruciatingly embarrassing for both of us', but does so now.
Download or read book A History of the Highlands and of the Highland Clans written by James Browne and published by . This book was released on 1857 with total page 1052 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A History of the Highlands and of the Highland Clans written by Jam Browne and published by . This book was released on 1843 with total page 542 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Ireland Radicalism and the Scottish Highlands c 1870 1912 written by Andrew Newby and published by Edinburgh University Press. This book was released on 2019-08-06 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book focuses on the leading figures in radical politics in Ireland and Scottish highlands and explores the links between them. It deals with topics that have been at the centre of recent discussions on the Highland land question, the politics of the Irish community in Scotland, and the development of the labour movement in Scotland. The author argues that the Irish activists in the Scottish Highlands and in urban Scotland should be seen as adherents to notions of social and economic reform, such as land nationalisation, and not as Irish nationalists or Home Rulers. This leads him to make radical reassessments of the contributions of individuals such as John Ferguson, Michael Davitt and Edward McHugh. Andrew Newby looks closely at the political activities and ambitions of the Crofter MPs showing them to be a widely influential but diverse group: he reveals, for example, the extensive links between Angus Sutherland, the most radical of the Highland MPs, and John Ferguson's groupings of Irish political activists of urban Scotland. This is a balanced and vivid account of a turbulent period of modern Scottish history.
Download or read book The recess or autumnal relaxation in the Highlands and Lowlands a tour to the Hebrides by Frederick Fag By J Johnson written by James Johnson and published by . This book was released on 1834 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Recess Or Autumnal Relaxation in the Highlands and Lowlands a Serio comic Tour to the Hebrides written by Frederick FAG (pseud. [i.e. James Johnson]) and published by . This book was released on 1834 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Lays of the Highlands and Islands written by John Stuart Blackie and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2023-03-09 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reprint of the original, first published in 1872.
Download or read book The Highlands Controversy written by David R. Oldroyd and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 1990-07-25 with total page 470 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Highlands Controversy is a rich and perceptive account of the third and last major dispute in nineteenth-century geology stemming from the work of Sir Roderick Murchison. The earlier Devonian and Cambrian-Silurian controversies centered on whether the strata of Devon and Wales should be classified by lithological or paleontological criteria, but the Highlands dispute arose from the difficulties the Scottish Highlands presented to geologists who were just learning to decipher the very complex processes of mountain building and metamorphism. David Oldroyd follows this controversy into the last years of the nineteenth century, as geology was transformed by increasing professionalization and by the development of new field and laboratory techniques. In telling this story, Oldroyd's aim is to analyze how scientific knowledge is constructed within a competitive scientific community—how theory, empirical findings, and social factors interact in the formation of knowledge. Oldroyd uses archival material and his own extensive reconstruction of the nineteenth-century fieldwork in a case study showing how detailed maps and sections made it possible to understand the exceptionally complex geological structure of the Highlands An invaluable addition to the history of geology, The Highlands Controversy also makes important contributions to our understanding of the social and conceptual processes of scientific work, especially in times of heated dispute.
Download or read book Conquering the Highlands written by Jan Oosthoek and published by ANU E Press. This book was released on 2013-02-01 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Deforestation of Scotland began millennia ago and by the early 20th century woodland cover was down to about 6 per cent of the total land area. A century later woodland cover had tripled. Most of the newly established forestry plantations were created on elevated land with wet peaty soils and high wind exposure, not exactly the condition in which forests naturally thrive. Jan Oosthoek tells in this book the story of how 20th century foresters devised ways to successfully reforest the poor Scottish uplands, land that was regarded as unplantable, to fulfil the mandate they had received from the Government and wider society to create a timber reserve. He raises the question whether the adopted forestry practice was the only viable means to create forests in the Scottish Highlands by examining debates within the forestry community about the appearance of the forests and their longterm ecological prospects. Finally, the book argues that the long held ecological convictions among foresters and pressure from environmentalists came together in the late 20th century to create more environmentally sensitive forestry.
Download or read book The Rough Guide to Scottish Highlands Islands written by Rob Humphreys and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2014-05-01 with total page 614 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new, full-color Rough Guide to the Scottish Highlands & Islands is the definitive travel guide to this untamed region, with detailed, stylish maps and stunning photography to bring it all to life. From the deserted white strands of South Harris to moody Glen Coe, this is the perfect place to drop off the radar, whether you're camping wild or staying in a boutique hideaway. The Munro summits are as much of a challenge as ever, and the Highlands are also packed with countless other opportunities for adventure, from world-class sea kayaking and mountain biking to near empty surf-breaks. Whether you're traveling by car, bike, or public transportation, this guide's comprehensive travel advice will help you find your way around easily and point you in the direction of incredible animals such as puffins and whales. Up-to-date and honest reviews of all the best accommodations and home-grown, fresh eating options for all budgets will all ensure that you maximize your time in the most stunning part of Scotland. Now available in ePub format.
Download or read book The Rough Guide to Scottish Highlands Islands written by Rough Guides and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2017-05-16 with total page 616 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This in-depth coverage of Scottish Highlands and Islands' local attractions, sights, and restaurants takes you to the most rewarding spots - from Glen Coe to castles and lochs - and stunning color photography brings the land to life on the pages. With a beautiful new cover, amazing tips and information, and key facts, The Rough Guide to Scottish Highlands & Islands is the perfect travel companion. The locally based Rough Guides author team introduces the best places to stop and explore, and provides reliable insider tips on topics such as driving the roads, taking walking tours, or visiting local cathedrals. You'll find special coverage of history, art, architecture, and literature, and detailed information on the best markets and shopping for each area in this fascinating area. The Rough Guide to Scottish Highlands & Islands also unearths the best restaurants, nightlife, and places to stay, from backpacker hostels to beachfront villas and boutique hotels, and color-coded maps feature every sight and listing. Make the most of your time with The Rough Guide to Scottish Highlands & Islands.
Download or read book Sandy Hook s Lost Highland Beach Resort written by Susan Sandlass Gardiner and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2020-10-12 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Built by William Sandlass during the Golden Age of the Jersey Shore, the Highland Beach excursion resort was an iconic landmark for more than seven decades. The resort put Sandy Hook on the map, as hordes of tourists were brought by trains, ferries and automobiles to soak up the sun and enjoy the plentiful amusements. At the once magical playground enjoyed by so many, the families dined and relaxed at Sandlass' Surf House and Basket Pavilion in the 1890s. Teenagers rocked away the night in the resort's Bamboo Room in the 1950s. Meet the characters who shaped the land and had the vision for a storied resort wiped away by time, technology and politics. Author Susan Sandlass Gardiner charts the rise and fall of Sandy Hook's historic resort paradise.
Download or read book Witchcraft Second Sight in the Highlands Islands of Scotland written by John Gregorson Campbell and published by . This book was released on 1902 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The highlands and western isles of Scotland in letters to sir Walter Scott written by John MacCulloch and published by . This book was released on 1824 with total page 496 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Wicked Tales from the Highlands written by John P. King and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2011-01-11 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Highlands was first sighted by Henry Hudson himself and is known as the place where the Jersey shore begins. Its beaches are perennially crowded with sunbathers, swimmers and families. But buried under the sands, the Highlands hides sins from the past. Sandy Hook claimed North America's first European murder victim, a passenger on Hudson's Half Moon. During Prohibition, mobsters supplied Bay Avenue businesses with plenty of booze. A man accused of shooting another with a cannon performed an Old West style jailbreak. And sometimes, soldiers stationed along the shores caused more trouble than they prevented. Read about these and other wicked deeds committed in New Jersey's Highlands.
Download or read book Donald M Leod s Gloomy Memories in the Highlands of Scotland Versus Mrs Harriet Beecher Stowe s Sunny Memories in England a Foreign Land written by Donald McLeod (of Sutherlandshire.) and published by . This book was released on 1892 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Rough Guide Snapshot Scottish Highlands and Islands Skye and the Small Isles written by Rough Guides and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2014-05-22 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Rough Guide Snapshot to Skye and the Small Isles is the ultimate travel guide to this captivating region of Scotland. It leads you through the area with reliable information and comprehensive coverage of all the sights and attractions, from Skye's gourmet restaurants and the otherworldly Trotternish peninsula to stunning hikes and isolated beaches on the Small Isles. Detailed maps and up-to-date listings pinpoint the best cafés, restaurants, hotels, shops, pubs, and nightlife, ensuring you make the most of your trip, whether passing through, staying for the weekend, or longer. Also included is the Basics section from the Rough Guide to Scottish Highlands & Islands, with all the practical information you need for traveling in and around the Scottish Highlands & Islands, including transportation, food, drink, costs, health, events, and outdoor activities. Also published as part of the Rough Guide to Scottish Highlands & Islands.
