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The Border Line This is a travelogue of author and broadcaster Eric Robson’s journey through the Borders, starting at Solway Firth and covering 105 miles through forest and across moor to Berwick upon Tweed. In his wonderfully easy style, the author describes points of interest, recounts episodes ...

By Sally Toms from Issue 27 published on 09/06/2006

Book Reviews

Tales of the Picts. Acollection of ancient tales from the Picts for the first time, taking readers into the magical past of this most ancient of Scottish tribes. The Picts, a proud tribe of warriors , shared their world with ghosts, giants, saints and priestesses and filled their lives with tales of...

By Sally Toms from Issue 23 published on 14/10/2005

Book Reviews

Sally Toms reviews a selection of Scottish books.

The Munro Almanac This handy rucksack-sized book is a comprehensive guide to all of Scotland’s munros (mountains over 3,000ft). Details some 284 peaks and their localities. Boundless technical information and other useful bits such as correct Gaelic pronunciation, climbing routes and times for ascen...

By Sally Toms from Issue 20 published on 10/04/2005

Book Reviews

Sally Toms takes a look at this issues book revies.

The Scots Kitchen This is much more than a collection of recipes, it is a book that celebrates the craft and tradition of Scottish cooking. First published in 1929 (don’t be fooled by the modern cover), this is old school cookery at its best. A classic. F.Marian McNeil - Mercat Press £9.99 Working ...

By Sally Toms from Issue 19 published on 20/3/2005