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Canals Across Scotland Hamish Brown

Canals Across Scotland By Hamish Brown

Canals Across Scotland by Hamish Brown


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Summary

An authoritative and enthusiastic guide to the Lowland canals, the Antonine Wall including icons such as the Falkirk Wheel and the Kelpies. Features the story of the Union and Forth & Clyde Canals' restoration.

Canals Across Scotland Summary

Canals Across Scotland: Walking, Cycling, Boating, Visiting by Hamish Brown

This entertaining andinformative book will be of practical benefit to all who discover the historicUnion Canal and the Forth & Clyde Canal, whether walking, cycling, boatingor visiting the Falkirk Wheel or the Kelpies in Scotland. CanalsAcross Scotland provides detailed towpath information, suggests what tosee and do along the way and in the towns passed. The book is full offascinating historical background, knowledgeable descriptions, practicalinformation, good stories and is beautifully illustrated. Side trips to theAntonine Wall, which stretches from the Firth of Forth to the Firth of Clyde, countryparks or to towns like Linlithgow, Falkirk, Kilsyth and Kirkintilloch, often bycircular walks, are also described. The canals are forleisurely, timeless exploring during any season and this updated guide will bean essential companion. Normal 0 false false false EN-GB X-NONE X-NONE

Canals Across Scotland Reviews

'...a useful guide...but it's also an enjoyable read. ...the author entertains readers with fascinating snippets of local history... The 2015 edition brings the story up to date'. Canal Boat -------------------- 'One of the great strengths of the book is that eight of these chapters explore the towns, countryside and Antonine Wall along the route of the canals. ... Hamish gives us many insights into local heritage'. Canal News -------------------- 'This excellent book, written passionately, entertainingly and informatively by Scottish canals expert, Hamish Brown, is a must for visitors to the Union and Forth and Clyde Canals. ...a very readable and lively text which captures the atmosphere of the canals perfectly...' Towpath Talk -------------------- '...an easy read... It is beautiful illustrated with both modern and historical photos, with appendices offering practical information. ...is also well suited for boaters wanting to explore away from tiller'. Waterways World -------------------- '...this welcome book brings it all up to date'. Canoeist -------------------- '...this excellent guidebook will be invaluable to canal users'. People's Friend ------------------- '...a perfect companion to the canals, allowing visits to be planned and to be enjoyed to the full. ...the book is full of fascinating historical background, descriptions, stories, and practical information. It is copiously and beautifully illustrated... an ideal book for anyone who likes their walks (or cycle rides) flat rather than hilly!' Undiscovered Scotland

About Hamish Brown

Hamish Brown is one of the most respected authors and photographers for his two great loves - Scotland and Morocco. His books include Hamish's Mountain Walk, Three Men on the Way Way which features the Corbetts, the Fife Coast and the West Highland Way. He has also edited volumes on Tom Weir and Seton Gordon, Seton Gordon's Scotland and Seton Gordon's Cairngorms and The Mountains Look on Marrakech tells of traversing the Atlas Mountains end-to-end.

Additional information

GOR009495707
9781849951623
1849951624
Canals Across Scotland: Walking, Cycling, Boating, Visiting by Hamish Brown
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Whittles Publishing
20151020
176
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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