Place Names of Ross and Cromarty

Place Names of Ross and Cromarty
Author: William John Watson
Publisher: Read Books Ltd
Total Pages: 262
Release: 2013-02-01
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1447486978

This early work on Ross and Cromarty is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition. It contains a wealth of information on the history of the area and the meanings of the place names in it. This is a fascinating work and is thoroughly recommended for anyone with an interest in the history of Scotland. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Slaves and Highlanders

Slaves and Highlanders
Author: David Alston
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2021
Genre: History
ISBN: 9781474427319

Explores the prominent role of Highland Scots in the slavery industry of the cotton, sugar and coffee plantations of the 18th and 19th centuries. Longlisted for the 2021 Highland Book Prize.

Tarbat, Easter Ross

Tarbat, Easter Ross
Author: Alexander Fraser
Publisher:
Total Pages: 260
Release: 1988
Genre: Easter Ross (Scotland)
ISBN: 9780951311004

Cromartie

Cromartie
Author: Eric Richards
Publisher:
Total Pages: 544
Release: 1989
Genre: History
ISBN:

The Hebridean Baker

The Hebridean Baker
Author: Coinneach MacLeod
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
Total Pages: 256
Release: 2022-05-03
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 172826328X

As seen on TikTok! Fàilte, I'm the Hebridean Baker! Close your eyes and imagine yourself in the remote Outer Hebrides of Scotland. Do you see yourself walking along a deserted beach? Climbing a heather-strewn hill with a happy wee dog by your side? Sipping a dram at a ceilidh to the tune of a Gaelic song? Or chatting by a warm stove with a cuppa and a cake? For me, it is all these things, and more... and they have inspired every page of this book. From Croft Loaf to Cranachan Chocolate Bombs, Oaty Apricot Cookies to Heilan' Coo Cupcakes, there's something here to put a smile on everyone's face. Focusing on small bakes that use a simple set of ingredients, these recipes will unleash your inner Socttish baker—it's all about rustic home baking and old family favorites because, as the Hebridean Baker always says, "Homemade is always best!" The Hebridean Baker is your ticket to the Scottish Highlands. Perfect for fans of Outlander and anyone who loves to discover new books via TikTok and BookTok, this beautiful cookbook is a wonderful gift for home bakers and lovers of Scottish culture. It features: More than 70 traditional recipes (with a modern twist) Gorgeous full-color photos Heartwarming stories from the Hebridean Baker himself This unique baking book is a must-have in any cookbook library!

The History of the Highland Clearances

The History of the Highland Clearances
Author: Alexander Mackenzie
Publisher: Mercat Press Books
Total Pages: 592
Release: 1883
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN:

The tragedy of the Clearances, brought about by cynical, often absentee landlords, is a black page in Scotland's history. Written while the effects it describes were still unfolding, Mackenzie's history brings the distress before the reader.