The Moray Way and the Ben Macdui Trail

The Moray Way and the Ben Macdui Trail
Author: Paul Carpenter
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 235
Release: 2011-11-05
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1447885686

When the Author moved upto Moray 10 years ago he had little idea about the place and has since explored it in various ways from the whiskeys, the salmon in the charasmatic rivers to the rock and sandy coast line, from the low fertile plains to the rugged mountains of the Cairngorms, by foot and bike. Plus its colourful and intriguing history from the picts, Romans, Vikings, tales of smuggling, and folk lore. The route illustrated in this book ""The Moray way"", a circular walk of over 90 miles which takes you through all of morays historical and wonderous scenery. The second route is the ""Ben Macdui Trail"". Starting at Burghead, it is a 66 mile hike from sea to clouds on roads and rough tracks taking in the old towns of Elgin and Tomintoul until reaching the Cairngorms. Both routes come with maps and descriptions, advise as to where bikes can be used, and details of whats underfoot every step of the way.

The Paracord Bullwhip

The Paracord Bullwhip
Author: Paul Carpenter
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 74
Release: 2014-07-27
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1291924574

Whips of one sort or another have been around for centuries where the predominant material used in their construction was leather. Not so now, before the handling and use of leather left whip making in the domain of those skilled with such materials but the humble nylon Paracord now enables anyone with the will and determination to make their own robust, strong whip at a fraction of the price of a leather one. If you are such a person, then read within these pages and learn how to make one, or all three of the whips covered in this manual.

Leather Projects

Leather Projects
Author: Paul Carpenter
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 104
Release: 2011-10-26
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1447884310

Using over 130 Black and White photos, you are taken through the basic processes of leather carving, stamping while making a quiver and a belt. Plus the use of rawhide and leather lace for braiding and fid work - includes instructions for two pineapple knots. Other books in this series also by Paul Carpenter; The leather lace Bullwhip Leather Armour Archers Craft All of which are contained within the larger craft book; Leather and Wood Crafts

The Leather lace Bullwhip

The Leather lace Bullwhip
Author: Paul Carpenter
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 94
Release: 2011-10-26
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1447885562

Geared mainly to the leather hobbyist with some braiding experiance, This book will show you how to make a cowhide bullwhip in my unique way. Also contains tips and tricks of leather braiding and cutting lace. Other books in this series; Archers Craft Leather Armour Leather Projects All taken from Pauls Book; Leather and Wood Crafts

The Rise of the Ancients

The Rise of the Ancients
Author: Paul Carpenter
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 195
Release: 2012-02-06
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1471625397

Starting a few days after the battle of Culloden in 1747, this book follows the fortunes and experiences of a young Scot called Ewan thrown upon uncertain times along with his mum, after his dad and brothers fell at the battle. The tale follows Ewan as he tackles untold trials and tribulations, as he learns the lessons he must to survive and which he was destined to use as he heads unwittingly towards a prophecy that he was destined to fulfil, a prophecy that foretold the awakeningof the Fingalians, the Ancients, under his leadership. Whom Ewan has to unite in order to use their combined power to aid the clans during this time of distress, A distress not from the feeble greed's and needs of man, but rather from those who lead and posses them. Those of a higher unearthly evil who relish and bloat on the souls of all men, women and children of the Highlands, But first Ewan must tackle untold beast and foul creatures before he can Raise the Ancients.

Bows and Arrows, Homemade

Bows and Arrows, Homemade
Author: Paul Carpenter
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 66
Release: 2011-11-05
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1470940086

A photo guide to making a long Bow a flat bow Plus the all important arrows and bow string

Leather Armour

Leather Armour
Author: Paul Carpenter
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 74
Release:
Genre:
ISBN: 1447885368

Heights of Madness

Heights of Madness
Author: Jonny Muir
Publisher: Metro Publishing
Total Pages: 232
Release: 2009-08-27
Genre: Humor
ISBN: 1857828496

Born in 1981 and raised in Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, Jonny Muir's early wanderings took him over the Lickey Hills, before he graduated to the giddier heights of the Lake District and Snowdonia.

North East Scotland (Slow Travel)

North East Scotland (Slow Travel)
Author: Rebecca Gibson
Publisher: Bradt Travel Guides
Total Pages: 349
Release: 2023-05-15
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 180469195X

Smitten by Scotland since childhood, travel writer Rebecca Gibson moved to Moray and started exploring her new home region on foot to produce this new title in Bradt’s award-winning series of Slow travel guides to UK regions. Walkers, cyclists, wildlife lovers, families, history and folklore enthusiasts, and foodies are all catered for, with coverage of a wide range of attractions. As the only comprehensive guidebook to North East Scotland in print, it also contains all the practical information you could need to plan and enjoy time in this thrillingly diverse yet largely under-explored part of Britain. This region of mountains and coasts, ancient Caledonian pine forests and salmon-rich rivers harbours much to enthral and surprise. Long famous among hillwalkers, mountaineers and nature lovers, the Cairngorms is the UK’s largest National Park and holds five of its six tallest summits – but also abounds in fairy folklore. Balmoral Estate has been a royal residence since Queen Victoria’s reign, while Aberdeenshire – with its unique language, Doric – has Scotland’s highest density of castles and numerous Pictish stone circles among an astounding 30,000 sites of historical and archaeological interest. Between Inverness and Aberdeen lies the less-familiar region of Moray, which hosts the world’s most northerly population of bottle-nosed dolphins, Scotland’s oldest independent museum, and Forres, where Shakespeare’s Macbeth met the three witches. Here the Scots language and culture are celebrated through gatherings such as fire festivals. This guidebook’s Slow approach to travel fits with a growing ethos of sustainability in this part of Scotland, from Findhorn Ecovillage to a celebration of locally sourced, artisan and organic food alongside the well-known products of whisky, Aberdeen Angus beef and River Dee salmon. Key heritage attractions are described in intimate detail – but so too are opportunities to see some of Scotland’s most special wildlife, from pinewood-dwelling crested tits to high-altitude specialists like ptarmigan. Whether you are keen to visit castles or indulge in whisky-tastings amid Britain’s highest concentration of distilleries, to hike among Cairngorm’s remote mountains or to stride boldly along miles upon miles of coastline, discover North East Scotland with Bradt’s unique Slow guide.

John Cleare's Fifty Best Hill Walks of Britain

John Cleare's Fifty Best Hill Walks of Britain
Author: John Cleare
Publisher: Michael Joseph
Total Pages: 212
Release: 1988
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

This is a guide to over 100 walks among the hills and mountains of Britain. It covers walks on downs, moorlands, crags and corries in ten distinct geographical areas from the south west of England to the northern isles of Scotland, including the Peaks, the Pennines, the Lake District, Wales, the borders and Scottish highlands.