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19 produkter
New History of the Picts
Häftad, 2011
113 kr
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When the Romans came north to what is now modern Scotland they encountered the fierce and proud warrior society known as the Picts, who despite their lack of discipline and arms, managed to prevent the undefeated Roman Army from conquering the northern part of Britain, just as they later repulsed …
Pagan Symbols of the Picts
The Symbology of pre-Christian Belief
Häftad, 2015
116 kr
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Stuart McHardy examines the Pictish symbols which have been discovered on various items across Scotland. The book sets out a cohesive interpretation of the Pictish past, using a variety of both temporal and geographical sources. This interpretation serves as a backdrop for his analysis of the …
Silver Chanter
Historical Tales of Scottish Pipers
E-bok, 2020
79 kr
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All over the world people associate the bagpipes with Scotland. In this informative and entertaining book Stuart McHardy introduces Scotland's national instrument - its history, development and repertoire - and examines the part that the piper himself has played in Highland and Lowland society over …
Nine Maidens
Priestesses of the Ancient World
Häftad, 2023
113 kr
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Whether as the mothers of the Norse God Heimdall, Morgan and her sisters on Avalon, the nine sisters at the heart of the founding myth of the Gikuyu of Kenya, or witches battling with the Irish St Patrick, stories of nine women, often attending a goddess or linked to a heroic or divine male, exist …
Scotland's Sacred Goddess
Häftad, 2025
111 kr
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In Scotland’s Sacred Goddess: Hidden in Plain Sight, Stuart McHardy delves into the rich tapestry of pre-Christian Scottish belief, uncovering the enduring presence of ancient mythology in today’s landscape. Long before the arrival of Christian monks, the Scots revered a pantheon of deities, with …
Stones of the Ancestors
Unveiling the Mystery of Scotland’s Standing Stones
Av Douglass Scott, Stuart McHardy
Häftad, 2024
192 kr
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Scattered throughout Western Europe are the enigmatic monumental remains of the Neolithic and Bronze Ages. The most famous of these is undoubtedly Stonehenge in the south of England, however, thousands of burial cairns, stone circles, standing stones and rock carvings are found in other parts of …
Quest for Arthur
Häftad, 2001
192 kr
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King Arthur of Camelot and the Knights of the Round Table are enduring romantic figures. A national hero for the Bretons, the Welsh and the English alike Arthur is a potent figure for many. This quest leads to a radical new knowledge of the ancient myth. Historian, storyteller and folklorist Stuart …
Scotland the Brave Land
10,000 Years of Scotland in Story
Häftad, 2012
111 kr
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From bold heroines to clan battles, standing stones to castles, there is hardly any aspect of Scotland’s heritage that does not feature in our storytelling traditions. This collection of stories from all parts of Scotland, and from all periods of our dramatic – and often truly heroic – history is …
Calton Hill
Journeys and Evocations
Av Stuart McHardy, Donald Smith
Häftad, 2013
98 kr
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Lord Cockburn, Victorian defender of Edinburgh’s beauties, describes Calton Hill as ‘the Glory of Edinburgh’. ‘It presents us,’ enthused Cockburn, ‘with the finest prospects both of its vicinity and the city… it is adorned by beautiful buildings dedicated to science and to the memory of …
Edinburgh Old Town
Av Stuart McHardy, Donald Smith
Häftad, 2014
104 kr
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Experience the scenery and folklore of Edinburgh's iconic Old Town through new eyes in the latest installment in the Journeys and Evocations series. This blend of prose, poetry, photography and history is the perfect gift for any visitor to Scotland's capital city.
Scotland's Democracy Trail
Av Stuart McHardy, Donald Smith
Häftad, 2014
90 kr
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Scotland’s Democracy Trail goes from Edinburgh Castle, Greyfriars, down the High Street, across North Bridge to Calton Hill, and then on down to the Scottish Parliament at Holyrood. Apart from its historic significance, the route encompasses Edinburgh’s most dramatic scenery and townscape.The Trail …
Scotland's Future Culture
Recalibrating a Nation's Identity
Häftad, 2017
90 kr
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The culture of all nations is rooted in past experience, individual and communal. In Scotland’s Future History McHardy looked at the misrepresentation of so much of Scotland’s political and social history. In this new volume he takes a wider look at aspects of Scotland’s culture that have been at …
Wey Forrit
A Polemic in Scots
Häftad, 2017
113 kr
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The Wey Forrit is a political work written in Scots which examines the current British political climate, with a particular focus on how the inner workings of Westminster affect Scotland and her people. Arguing from a communitarian perspective, Stuart McHardy meticulously pulls apart the …
On the Trail of Scotland's Myths and Legends
Häftad, 2024
110 kr
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A book about Scotland drawn from hundreds, if not thousands, of stories. From the oral traditions of the Scots, Gaelic and Norse speakers of the pat, it presents a new picture of who the Scottish are and where they come from. The stories are hilarious, tragic, heroic or frightening.
Scots Poems to be Read Aloud
Yin or Twa Delightfu Evenin's Entertainment
Häftad, 2003
68 kr
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Key Features and Benefits- A collection of the popular and the more obscure chosen from the collection of poetry in Scots and put together by well known storyteller Stuart McHardy - One of the great strengths of Scots is its capacity for strong rhythm and rhyme- Inspired by Tom Atkinson's Poems to …
Scotland's Geomythography
Häftad, 2025
111 kr
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Geomythography: The interpretation of prehistoric and later societies at specific locales through a combination of oral tradition, place-names, landscape analysis and archaeology. The process is a means of finding new perspectives and interpretations to further the understanding of early and extant …
Arthur's Seat
Av Stuart McHardy, Donald Smith
Häftad, 2012
98 kr
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Arthur's Seat is climbed (or walked up and around) by thousands of people each year. The views from the top of the 350-million year old landmark are breathtaking, yet most who tread its rocky paths are unaware of its great mysteries. Where did the name Arthur’s Seat originate? What led Washington …
Tales of Loch Ness
Häftad, 2016
74 kr
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This book helps you explore the myths and legends surrounding one of Scotland's most famous locations. The home of the fabled Loch Ness monster, or Nessie as she is affectionately known, is a favourite tourist spot. Every year thousands flock to her shores hoping for a glimpse of the mysterious …
Tales of the Picts
Häftad, 2016
74 kr
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For many centuries the people of Scotland have told stories of their ancestors, a mysterious tribe called the Picts.This ancient Celtic-speaking people, who fought off the might of the Roman Empire, are perhaps best known for their Symbol Stones – images carved into standing stones left scattered …
