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Books, Maps & Other Resources Scotland / Scottish Genealogy & History Books, Maps, & Resources - Scotland | Flags - Scotland Global Gazette Scotland Articles Searchable Online Scottish Data | Useful Scotland Links BOOK - Ross and Cromarty, A Historical Guide. By David Alston 
Ross and Cromarty, A Historical Guide is a history of Ross and Cromarty in the northern Highlands of Scotland: a vast region of outstanding natural beauty.A unique combination of illustrated guidebook and engrossing narrative, this is a chronological history of Ross and Cromarty, from prihistoric times to the industrial age, including maps and site plans of the district. The district of Ross and Cromarty stretches across northern Scotland, from the rugged Atlantic coastline to the shores of the Moray Firth. The landscape is one of great contrasts, with majestic ancient mountains to the west and pastoral countryside to the east. Ross and Cromarty holds delights for both professional and amatuer historians, as it was the frontier zone between the emerging kingdom of Scotland and the Viking stronghold of Orkney and Caithness. This guide explores the diverse history of the area, from the appearance of the first human inhabitants over 8,000 years ago and its later position as a centre of Pictish power, through its popularity as a place of religious worship and study in medieval times, to the coming of the industrial age. The book contains much previously unpublished information and a number of sites are highlighted as Essential Viewing. There is also an introduction to the literature, music and art of the district. David Alston is curator of the Cromarty Courthouse Museum. 249 pages 5" X 7" Illustrated Paperback ISBN: 1874744483 Publisher: Birlinn, Edinburgh, Scotland
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