Name: Reisgids Mull and Iona - a historical guide | Birlinn
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Reisgids Mull and Iona - a historical guide | Birlinn

Mull and Iona are two of the most visited islands in Scotland, and have played a central role in the history of the country. As the cradle of Christianity in Scotland, Iona has been a place of pilgrimage for almost 1,500 years and was a beacon of intellectual light during the Dark Ages, when magnificent works such as the Book of Kells were crafted by the monks of the abbey founded by St Columba. This book provides a full and engaging history of the islands from the time of their earliest human inhabitants to the present day. The gazetteer lists all the places of interest from all periods in the islands' history, from the world-wide renowned churches, crosses and grave slabs on Iona and the magnificent restored Duart Castle on Mull, seat of the clan Maclean, to the planned village of Dervaig, the townships in the Ross of Mull and Ardmeanach which were cleared during the nineteenth century and the mausoleum of Lachlan MacQuarrie, the much esteemed 18th-century Governor of New South Wale…

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Reisgids Hebridean Journey | Birlinn

Washed by the surging waves of the Atlantic Ocean, the island chain of the Outer Hebrides lies at the very edge of Europe. This richly illustrated book is a fabulous invitation to discover the distinct character of each of the islands, covering Lewis and Harris, Berneray, Grimsay, North Uist, Benbecula, South Uist, Eriskay, Barra and Vatersay, and the vibrant Gaelic culture of the islanders. From white shell sands, peaty moors and gnarly mountains to heather hills, sea-green lochs and mysterious ancient monuments, these are places of unrivalled beauty which are also home to a huge variety of wildlife on land, at sea and in the air - otters, red deer, orca, dolphins, sea eagles, grey seals and corncrake, to name but a few. Packed with outstanding experiences, fascinating insights, hidden gems and helpful information, Hebridean Journey creates the uplifting opportunity of meaningful travels and life affirming experiences in the unique magic of Scotland's Atlantic islands.

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Reisboek Mull and Iona | Luath Press

The fairest of the inner Hebridean islands and Scotland's great centre of celtic Christianity. Both Mull and Iona are now easily accessible even for day visitors from the mainland, and no parts of Scotland will give more joy to the traveller. Iona, made famous by Columba, founder of Celtic Christianity, represents a spiritual experience rare enough in the world today. The colourful front of Tobermory will welcome you to Mull, an island with fascinating geology to discover amongst the beautiful surroundings of Ben More and nearby Fingal's cave.

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Wandelgids Mull and Iona | Pocket Mountains

Handige compacte wandelgids met 40 dagwandelingen. Deze gids bevat kleine kaartjes en leuke uitgebreide informatie over wat er langs de route te zien is. Goede wandelkaarten zijn echter we noodzakelijk voor deze tochten: de Ordnance Survey explorer maps of Landanger maps zijn zeer geschikt. Mull is the second largest island of the Inner Hebrides. Perhaps best known for the colourful harbour of Tobermory at the northern end of the island, Mull has become very popular as a holiday destination, most particularly among wildlife enthusiasts. In this volume you will find the best walking routes on Mull and the neighbouring islands of Iona and Ulva, both easily reached by short ferry journeys. Mull includes some of the wildest coastal scenery in the country as well as many grand mountains, pretty villages and stunning sandy beaches.

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Wegenkaart - landkaart Pocket Map Mull and Iona | Collins

Explore new places with handy pocket maps from Collins. Handy little full colour map showing the islands of Mull and Iona. Excellent value and very detailed for its size. Key features of this map include: Single-sided map showing the Scottish islands of Mull and IonaBeautiful pictures accompanied by informative textDetailed mapping with places of interest clearly markedExtensive index Essential for those planning a trip or who want an inexpensive and easy-to-use back up for a sat nav.

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Reisgids North Coast Journey | Birlinn

Brigid writes with warmth and appreciation of communities that she knows and loves, and she inspires us to explore them' - Rick Stein 'Whenever I am talking to customers about the NC500, I always recommend your book for the wonderful photographs and all the extra information it contains' - David Duguid, Picaresque Books This is the essential guide to the north of Scotland, on a route which begins in Inverness, weaves westwards to Applecross and then northwards towards Torridon. From Ullapool it leads to the most northerly points in Britain, passing by Caithness and John o' Groats before heading south again through Dingwall and to Inverness.In addition to stunning mountains, moors, lochs and beaches, the route also features exquisite towns and villages, castles, distilleries, breweries, natural wonders and wildlife. Brigid Benson, who knows the road intimately, divides the route into manageable chunks, suggesting where to discover history, observe wildlife, meet great local characte…

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Reisgids Hidden Glasgow | Birlinn

Defining what is hidden in a city is not easy. In some cases, buildings are not open to public view, well off the beaten track, or are simply forgotten amidst the rapidly changing environment of a fast growing city. In other cases, we are looking at the building the wrong way and only seeing one aspect of its past life, and in others we are looking at them from the wrong perspective. A darker side hides things that a city would rather forget. From the golden merchant ship on top of the Merchant's House, through the abandoned Britannia Panopticon Music Hall on Argyle Street, from the schoolroom in the attic of Trades House to the Lock Hospital for 'dangerous women', Carol Foreman takes us through the Glasgow we walk through every day and makes us see it with a different eye. From the top of the Tolbooth steeple to the many tunnels and preserved buildings under the ground, she reveals the essence of a great city in all its dimensions and brings to life a Glasgow both hidden and forgot…

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Wandelgids Isle of Mull, Coll and Tiree | Hallewell Publications

Rewalked and revised in 2015, Walks Isle of Mull, Coll & Tiree including Iona & Ulva includes walks on the Inner Hebridean island of Mull and the nearby islands. Mull is typified by spectacular coastal scenery and fine hill climbs, while the other islands are lower and gentler in character. The 29 walks featured range from 1 mile to 10.5 miles (1.6-17km). Routes on Mull include: Ben More, Carsaig Arches and two walks from Tobermory. The guide also features walks on the marvellous island of Ulva, two fine walks on Iona plus routes on the rugged island of Coll and the wide sand beaches of Tiree. Now on its 3rd edition, this guide is part of a popular series of A6 pocket walking guides which describe routes which are suitable for walkers of all abilities and to suit all tastes. Route descriptions are accompanied by 2-colour sketch maps. The guides are illustrated with line illustrations, and will provide walkers with a good introduction to what each area covered has to offer.

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Wandelgids St Cuthbert's Way | Birlinn

This 100k (60 mile) walk was opened in 1996 and has rapidly increased in popularity, with thousands of walkers walking all or parts of it every year. Visiting a number of places closely associated with St Cuthbert's life, the journey is full of historical interest and natural beauty. It can be tackled in its entirety, or sections can be walked separately, making an ideal day or weekend outing. Today's pilgrims travel from Melrose in the Scottish Borders to the Holy Island causeway at Beal. In the right conditions, the path across the sand here makes a superb finale to the walk. This completely revised edition of the Official Guide adds an entirely new full-colour folding map, prepared by leading Scottish cartographer Nicolson Maps for this edition, and packaged with the Guide in a weatherproof wallet. It is illustrated in full colour with photographs throughout and new maps (also by Nicolson Maps) at the opening of each section. Full of information about the historical and natural fe…

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Wandelgids The West Highland Way | Birlinn

The West Highland Way Official Guide is de officiele gids met wandelroutekaart voor de meest beroemde lange afstandswandelroute door Schotland. Zeer handig is de bijgevoegde wandelkaart van Harvey. ‘If the objective of a guide book is to impart essential information, then this guide achieves that and famously; minute directional detail, location of campsites, bunkhouses, hostels, huts and bothies, services and supplies, equipment, training and preparation, countryside code, even a map ... But this guide exceeds that purpose. It is an evocation of all that is best about Scotland and its countryside’ – Bruce Sandison, The Herald Opened in 1980, the West Highland Way was Scotland’s first Long Distance Route and remains the most popular, with more than 15,000 walkers tackling it each year. It runs from Milngavie, on the outskirts of Glasgow, to Fort William. The 152km route passes along the east of Loch Lomond, the largest expanse of fresh water in Britain, and across Rannoch Moor, Scot…

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