Edinburgh mercat press (166 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Good. "Jessie's Journey" is an unforgettable account of a way of life that has all but vanished. It is the story of Jessie, her seven sisters and their unconventional childhood roaming the country in an old blue Bedford bus. In this moving, honest and heart-warming memoir, Jess describes her life among an extraordinary people and their never-ending struggle to survive as free nomads. Jessie's parents lacked material wealth, but they clung to 'the richness that comes from freedom, a traveller's freedom.' Living as they did on the edge of "respectable" society, prejudice was never far away, but their world was brimming with laughter, love and adventure. Earning their living hay-stacking, beach-combing, ragging, midden-raking, berry-picking, fortune-telling and hawking, Jessie and her family travelled the length and breadth of Scotland and beyond. Reflecting on the friendships, feuds, trials and tribulations of her boisterous family, Jess recalls a magical childhood, surrounded by the sea spray, birch woods and wild places of a Scotland few of us will ever know. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Ecclefechan, Auchenshuggle, Auchtermuchty and Milngavie .' Like the Scottish landscape, Scotland's place-names have a marvellous variety, and every name is loaded with meaning. Here, David Dorward gives concise and witty explanations for hundreds of names. Parts of names are traced back to their Celtic, Gaelic or Old English roots, so that readers can unravel the meanings of hundreds of local area and landscape names. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. The Three Chimneys on the Isle of Skye is one of the world's finest restaurants. Confirmation of its status came earlier this year when the respected The Restaurant magazine placed it at number 28 in its annual survey of the World's Top 50 restaurants. The Three Chimneys was the only Scottish restaurant on the list, and one of only five in the UK. Award-winning chef Shirley Spear and her husband Eddie have come a long way since they upped sticks from London almost 20 years ago and headed north with a dream of starting their own restaurant in a converted croft on the Isle of Syke. Now Shirley has drawn on her experiences to put together a visually stunning and highly readable book. A winning combination of recipes, culinary essays, personal anecdotes and over 100 evocative images - of Skye, its produce and Shirley's mouth-watering creations - this is more than just a cookery book. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. This is the definitive guide to Scotland''s capital, now fully revised. It describes the places of interest, tells you what to look for, and gives you a permanent record of this fine city.'. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Indispensable step-by-step guide to discovering your Scottish origins. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. This volume describes 20 walks in the varied landscapes of Glencoe and Lochaber. From the intricate, hidden valleys and ridges of Bidean nam Bian high above the glacial trench of Glencoe, and the weathered rock prow of the Buachaille Etive More, to the vast open spaces of Rannoch Moor and the pastures and wooded slopes of Glen Nevis with its towering peaks and great waterfalls, these walks explore some of Scotland's most spectacular scenery. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. This work aims to separate the facts from the fiction about Robert Burns's life. The book draws on letters, manuscripts, paintings and artefacts held by the National Museums of Scotland, the National Library of Scotland and the National Galleries of Scotland. It explores the world in which he lived and tells the story of one of Scotland's greatest poets. This text is published to accompany "Pride and Passion", the official Burns exhibition at the Royal Museum of Scotland. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Shirley Spear is a self-taught chef who took the risk of transforming her life and fulfilling a dream of owning her own restaurant. Together with her husband Eddie, she bought a small business in an improbable location; a beautiful but remote corner of the Isle of Skye, off the north-west coast of Scotland. From an extremely hesitant start and through many shaky years, that business has developed into one of Scotland's most successful restaurants. In 2002, The Three Chimneys was the only Scottish restaurant to be included as one of the World's Top 50 Restaurants. Four years later, in the spring of 2006, readers of "The Observer Food Monthly" magazine voted The Three Chimneys the "Best Location" award, acknowledging it as being one of the most impressive restaurants in the United Kingdom. This new edition of Shirley's bestselling book has been brought out to celebrate her continued success, and to coincide with the 21st anniversary of the Spears' eventful opening night, from which they never looked back. Shirley is a natural raconteur. The story of the creation of The Three Chimneys provides a fascinating insight into her life as a chef, restaurant owner and working mum through the recent period of Scotland's burgeoning restaurant scene. A winning combination of recipes, culinary essays and personal anecdotes, plus over 100 evocative images of Skye, its produce and Shirley's mouth-watering creations, this is more than just a cookery book. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. This series provides an introduction to the archaeological heritage of Scotland, detailing the story of one part of the country. The details are filled in by a gazetteer of the most interesting and best preserved monuments, and aim to encourage the reader to explore further using the full-colour section on day excursions. This volume details prehistoric forts, a special kind of stone circle, a range of Pictish symbol stones and various castles. The history of early burghs such as Aberdeen and Elgin can be traced through their fine cathedrals and town houses, while the estate improvements of the 18th and 19th centuries have left important bridges and harbours. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Tales from the Tent continues Jess Smith's story. Jess left school, and after a miserable spell working in a paper-mill, she abandoned the settled life and took to the roads once more. The old bus had gone, to be replaced by a caravan and campsites. Times were changing, and it was becoming harder and harder for travellers to make a living by doing the rounds of seasonal jobs like the berry-picking. Conscious that the old way of life was disappearing before her eyes, Jess stored up as much as she could gather from the rich folklore of the travellers' world. Now she retells some of the many stories and songs she heard by the campfire or at the tent's mouth. Interwoven with these tales is the story of Jess and her life on the road--her first loves, her friendships, her days at the hawking and berry-picking, the exploits of her lovable but infuriating family, the unforgettable characters she meets. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Here are three books designed to help trace family roots from Scotland. An abundance of material can be found in the Scottish Record Office -- some material goes back to the 11th century -- you just have to know where to look. These books show step-by-step how to research the material by locating records of birth. marriage, wills, etc., and directs the genealogical sleuth to other valuable sources. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. The 25 Walks series titles are little travel guides for seeing the beauty of Great Britain. Each geographical area tells the traveler of 25 different local walks to take to enjoy the sites and scenes of that particular region. Each walk has been thoroughly researched and noted. You'll see everything for which Great Britain is known: historical castles, ancient monuments, the rolling countryside, battle sites, and more. Each book is filled with detailed, easy to use maps for each walk and includes full-color photographs of landmarks and historical places. -- See Great Britain the healthy way -- by walking! Explore ancient ruins and marshes far from the hustle and bustle of normal tourist traffic, and get to know the countries and their people as they really are! The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Zustand: Good. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Part of a series that offers a survey of the major aspects of Scotland's history and culture. Each of the volumes explores a single theme, presenting information on a distinctive facet of the country's heritage whilst encouraging the reader to discover more. This volume looks at the monarchs who ruled Scotland from the earliest kings of Picts and Scots to James IV and the time of the union with England. It follows the expansion of their domain and the fluctuating relations with the monarchs to the south. It looks at the role of their families - the great dynasties - and of the church in the development of their reign and examines how government was achieved, and how much real power they exercised. A look at their cultural and recreational pursuits rounds off this picture of what it meant to be a monarch of the Scottish realm. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. The 25 Walks books are practical guides and attractive souvenirs. Written by experienced authors, they can be used with confidence. The carefully selected local walks are accompanied by easy-to-use maps and colour photographs. Ayrshire & Arran describes 25 walks in some of Scotland's most beautiful countryside. On Arran you can explore Machrie Moor or climb to the top of Goatfell, while in Ayrshire you can enjoy a stroll on the banks of the River Ayr or a walk that takes in a visit to Culzean Castle. A key point for the walker to note about Ayrshire and Arran is that both areas are extremely accessible. Transport links are so good that it is possible to leave Glasgow for Arran in the morning, walk the length of Holy Isle, and be back in Glasgow that evening. In the words of the author: 'there is something here for everyone, and I hope that you enjoy discovering these walks as much as I have.'. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. This text explores the heritage of Dumfries and Galloway, an area where a hospitable coastline has welcomed missionary and smuggler alike. It looks at points of historical interest such as the two often conflicting powers, secular and church, which dominated the Middle Ages; castles such as Caerlavreock and Threave that are matched by abbeys like Sweetheart and Dundrennan; Robert Burn's farm at Ellisland; and the stone circle of Torhousekie. This book is part of a series, telling the story of a part of Scotland, tracing human impressions on the landscape from World War II relics back to the early pioneer days of the settlement. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. This edition of Scotland's Golf Courses shows how the landscape has made Scottish golf courses - over 500 of them - the most varied and challenging in the world. A region-by-region guide gives information about each golf club. Full colour throughout. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. This is a pictorial story of the greatest engineering achievement of the Victorian Age - the construction of the Forth Bridge, the largest bridge in the world. This collection of photographs, taken over the seven years in which construction of the bridge was completed, bear witness to the dramatic scale of the project. The supporting captions provide details of the timescale, characters, achievements and tragedies involved in what the HRH The Prince of Wales described in 1890 as "a structure so stupdenous and so exceptional in its character". The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. …

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. This colorful guide presents the archaeological heritage of the Western Isles of Scotland, which contains some of the best preserved sites and monuments that can be visited by the public. As an illustrated tour of the important sites, the book traces the progress of human habitation in the islands from the Neolithic period to modern times. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. The canals linking Edinburgh and Glasgow are not only historical monuments, but they offer an ever-growing opportunity for recreational activity, whether on the water, enjoying the wildlife, walking the towpaths, exploring the surrounding areas or simply making the most of the rural tranquility of the heart of Scotland. This guide contains information about what to see and do on or by the canals. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. This fully-revised edition of "Scottish Cookery" brings up to date a book which has already been acclaimed as a modern classic. Though packed with historical information and entertaining stories about Scottish food traditions, it is above all a working cookbook. It includes the definitive ways of preparing all the great Scottish dishes: Oatcakes and Bannocks, Haggis and Clootie Dumpling, Cock-a-Leekie and Cullen Skink, Shortbread and Black Bun and many, many more. Scottish cooking and food thinking have evolved in recent years and the mantra 'buy local, eat local' is now widely promoted. When it was initially published, "Scottish Cookery" was one of the first books of its kind to highlight Scotland's natural larder. Scottish ingredients - vegetables, seafood, cheese, game - are rich and varied, and in demand thrrought the world. Catherine Brown explains how to get the best out of these ingredients and, in a new chapter for this edition, she gives extensive details on where to find the best producers, suppliers and retailers including farmshops and key organisations. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. More than 470 players have represented Scotland on the football pitch since 1946. This comprehensive book profiles all of them, including legendary players like Jim Baxter, 'Jinky' Johnstone, Denis Law, Kenny Dalglish and Ally McCoist, as well as the more obscure players who ever pulled on a Scotland shirt and gained one international cap. Each player's Scotland record is described in a fascinating mini-biography complemented by a full statistical record of every match he played for the national team. The era covered includes the first post-war fixtures, the famous victory over England after the 1966 World Cup and the recent successes in the European Championship qualifiers, plus many more unforgettable games. Records have been broken, anniversaries marked and personal bests established, and author, Dean Hayes, has recorded all of them. He says: 'The book is a collection of statistics and biographies, but I hope it is more than that: it is a celebration of the great game.' Within these pages you can also find out which players had the unlikely middle names of Primrose and Tulips, who had the dubious honour of receiving the first red card after peace-time football resumed, which legendary player worked as a cabinet maker and coal miner before making his breakthrough, who managed to score on his debut before he had kicked the ball, which Scotland goalkeeper was also good enough as a cricketer to represent his country at that sport, and many more interesting facts. "Scotland! Scotland!" is an entertaining and vital collection for every Scottish football fan, guaranteed to settle (or start) pub arguments throughout the country. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…