As well as information on the counties' railway system before the Beeching era, this book contains fifty-two rare photographs of stations at locations including Killin, Aberfeldy, Blairgowrie, Aberfoyle, Meigle, Lochearnhead, St Fillans, Bankfoot, Bridge of Earn and Crieff.
The aim in this series of books is to provide the mountainbiker and walker with information on a variety of routes so they know something of what to expect. One of the problems is that O.S. maps give no indication as to whether an 'other road' is metalled, a path or a forest fire break, or anything in between. Many bridges shown on O.S. maps do not exist. Rivers are difficult to judge in size from the map, and a building may be anything from a pile of stones to a maintained bothy. All is revealed without removing the sense of adventure and exploration. Gradient profiles help to assess how strenuous a route is, and each hand-drawn page contains a wealth of information. The object is to save wasted leisure time and enable the armchair explorer to plan ahead or relive experiences. "The Atholl Glens" includes: The Glens East of Drumochter, Glen Tilt to Cairnwell, and Aberfeldy to Dunkeld.
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The Black Watch is one of the finest fighting forces in the world and has been engaged in virtually every worldwide conflict for the last three centuries. Named after the dark tartan of the soldiers' kilts, its unique formation - raised from loyal Scottish clans at Aberfeldy in the wake of the 1715 Jacobite rebellion - make it the oldest Highland regiment.
Author and poet Anne MacLeod was born in Aberfeldy in 1951 but now lives near Inverness, where she works as a dermatologist. Her first poetry collection, Standing By Thistles, was shortlisted for a Saltire Society award, as was her debut novel, The Dark Ship, a saga set in the aftermath of the Great War in the Hebrides.
Her medical background influences her writing, particularly her second novel, The Blue Moon Book, which tracks the slow recovery of a woman suffering from both aphasia and amnesia.
Anne MacLeod regularly performs her poetry at festivals in both Scotland and Canada, and her short stories have been recorded for radio. She lives in the Black Isle, and has four children.
Information taken from BooksfromScotland.com.
Aberfeldy is situated at a bend of the beautiful River Tay (the UK's largest) and 5km down stream from Loch Tay. It is an excellent base for touring Scotland or Highland Perthshire. There is a fine selection of coffee shops, restaurants, gift shops and galleries along the main street which runs from East to West through the town. The main car and coach park can be found sign posted off to the left on entering the town from Grandtully and the A9. The main street is only 50 yards from here.
Scotland has a multitude of castles spread through all parts of the country, Edinburgh Castle, Stirling Castle, Urquhart Castle and Castle Menzies to name but a few. They are all steeped in history and legend, all with their own particular stories of war, battles, mystery and romanticism. A selection of books giving information and their history can be seen by clicking on the image above.
Dunkeld Cathedral was started in 1325. It was unfortunately destroyed in the Reformation in the 16th century. It stands on the banks of the River Tay in the bustling town of Dunkeld in Perthshire.
In 1809 Thomas Telford built this magnificent five arch bridge spanning the River Tay between the villages of Dunkeld and Birnam. This bridge replaced the busy ferry.
This is said to be one of the most famous and most photographed views in Scotland. Anyone who has been there can understand why this is so. It was named after Mary Queen of Scots and Queen Victoria, both of whom stopped to admire the stunning panorama of mountain and loch. Situated on the outskirts of Pitlochry, the geographic centre of Scotland, Queens View overlooks Loch Tummel, Schiehallion on the western horizon and on a clear day the mountain scenery extends as far as Glencoe. There is a visitor centre, shop and tearoom here.
The Falls of Dochart form the most scenic and most photographed section of the River Dochart in Glen Dochart. Situated by a bridge leading into the village of Killin at the western end of Loch Tay, the Falls cascade around the island of Inchbuie or Innes Buie, the traditional burial place of the clan MacNab.
Glen Lochay runs from the beautiful Glen Lyon in a south easterly direction to Loch Tay and the quaint village of Killin. The private road which runs through it does not appear on many maps but it is there and it is accessible.
