Book description
A cornucopia of facts about all things Scottish: from haggis and
football, to malt whisky and witchcraft trials, this beautifully
presented book is the ideal gift for Scots of all ages. From tartans
to Trainspotting, from bagpipes to Billy Connolly, from "The Book
of Kells" to the Krankies, "Scotland: 1000 Things You Need
To Know" is the essential handbook to all things Scottish.
Delving deep into Scotland's rich history and culture, past and
present, Edwin Moore has gathered together over a thousand facts about
its monarchs, heroes and rogues; battles, scandals and great trials;
food and (of course) drink; legends, folklore, and sports - for
starters - and presents them here in easily digestible, scone-sized
portions. If you ever wondered what a bawbee is, or whether both
Barack Obama and John McCain can really be descended from a Scottish
Lion, then you'll find the answers here. "Scotland: 1,000 Things
You Need To Know" is the perfect present for all lovers of things Scottish.
