Download or read book Islay and Jura written by Lord George Robertson of Port Ellen and published by Birlinn Publishers. This book was released on 2006 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The most westerly point of Argyll, Islay and Jura occupy a special place in Scotland's history, home to MacDonald, 'Lords of the Isles', as well as to the famous blend of Bowmore's Whisky Distillery. The fields and hills hold an abundance of wildlife, making it an ideal spot for farming, fishing and rambling, while its ruins speak of the impact of the nineteenth-century's mass emigration and the clearances. Lord George Robertson brings his perceptive eye and lens to these different aspects of two of Scotland's most beautiful islands.

Download or read book The History of Argyll Up to the Beginning of the Sixteenth Century written by Colin MacGilp MacDonald and published by . This book was released on 1951 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book A Topographical Dictionary of Scotland Comprising the Several Counties Islands Cities Burgh and Market Towns Parishes and Principal Villages written by Samuel Lewis and published by . This book was released on 1846 with total page 668 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book A Topographical Dictionary of Scotland Comprising the Several Counties Islands Cities Burgh and Market Towns Parishes and Principal Villages with Historical and Statistical Descriptions written by Samuel Lewis and published by . This book was released on 1847 with total page 666 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book The Rough Guide to Scottish Highlands Islands written by Rob Humphreys and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2013-10-17 with total page 604 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Rough Guide to Scottish Highlands and Islands is the ultimate travel guide to this spectacular region, with clear maps and detailed coverage of Scotland's islands, national parks and mountain areas. Written in Rough Guides' trademark honest and informative style, The Rough Guide to Scottish Highlands and Islands features detailed practical advice on what to see and do and how to get about, plus up-to-date reviews of the best hotels, b&bs, pubs, activity operators and campsites.This guide covers everything from hiking in the Cairngorms to whale-watching on Mull, and where to find the best local produce from fresh oysters to fine malt whiskies. There are also features on the area's unique wildlife and where to watch it, plus outdoor activities from mountain biking and climbing to surfing and skiing. Whatever your budget, The Rough Guide to Scottish Highlands and Islands will help you find the make the most of your trip. Now available in epub format. Originally published in print in 2011.