Published in Scotland Magazine Issue 27 on 09/06/2006.

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Book reviews

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 from history and generally discourses on the unique character of the landscape and the people who live here. Eric Robson £12.99 Frances Lincoln Publishers www.franceslincoln.com

The Edinburgh Graveyard Guide A fascinating guide to the treasures of the capital’s cemeteries; packed full of historical fact, littleknown tales and truth from beyond the grave.

Includes many well known graveyards such as the Castle and Greyfriars, as well as some of the city’s forgotten sites. Michael T R B Turnbull £8.99 Scottish Cultural Press www.scottishbooks.com

The Time Team: What Happened When The expert archaeologists and historians behind the hit Channel 4 series Time Team have selected the 100 key events they believe had a major impact on our society, and justify their choices in this book.

Not so much a definitive guide as a quick foray into the past, this book gives an accurate chronology of events that shaped our country.

Tim Taylor £20 Transworld Publishers www.transworld-publishers.co.uk

On the Trail of the Holy Grail With all the attention from Hollywood this year has seen an increasing interest in the myths and legends surrounding the Holy Grail. On the Trail of the Holy Gra.....

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