For a country with a relatively small population, Scotland has had a massive impact on the world. This intriguing miscellany uncovers the culture surrounding its shores, and celebrates the many characters, legends, firsts and inventions that have shaped the country's rich and majestic history.

This eye opening collection of trivia will enlighten you on many of the myths surrounding Scotland. Bagpipes, tartan and haggis are all archetypal images of Scotland, and yet none of them likely originated here. Clan wars, family feuds, invasions and battles are just some of the historical subjects divulged in this fascinating miscellany. Scots have also helped to create modern life, with innovators ushering in the Industrial Revolution, medical breakthroughs, not forgetting the Scottish engineers famed across the globe. Along the way you will also find entries on the food, the sporting heritage and darker tales of murder most foul. Brief, accessible and entertaining pieces on a wide variety of subjects makes it the perfect book to dip in to. The amazing and extraordinary facts series presents interesting, surprising and little-known facts and stories about a wide range of topics which are guaranteed to inform, absorb and entertain in equal measure.

About the Author

Glasgow-born Douglas Skelton is a former journalist and local newspaper editor. He has published 11 non-fiction books dealing with true crime and the darker side of Scottish history as well as six crime novels. His novel Open Wounds was nominated for the McIlvanney Award in 2016. He lives in Ayrshire.

Book Information
ISBN 9781910821145
Author Douglas Skelton
Format Hardback
Page Count 144
Imprint Rydon Publishing
Publisher Rydon Publishing