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Scotland: Stunning, Strange, and Secret (Paperback)

Scotland: Stunning, Strange, and Secret (Paperback)

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Yearning to delve into the mysteries of the Highlands? Skip the tourist traps and unearth new ways to delight in its legendary landscape. 

Have you dreamed of visiting Scotland but hate canned tours? Overwhelmed by which marvels to choose when short on time? Struggling with planning but don’t want to be beholden to a guide? Author and seasoned traveler Christy Nicholas has turned her passion for the nooks and crannies of the country’s beautiful lonely moors into a deep knowledge of a country bursting with history and beauty. And now she’s here to share a treasure trove of tips for relishing the wonders of this stunning destination so you can ditch the stress and soak in the culture.

Scotland: Stunning, Strange, and Secret is the ultimate companion to uncovering little-known gems that will transport you to a place and time that birthed legends and captivated millions. Nicholas’s veteran advice helps you explore every county and avoid the crowds, while immersing in the author’s favorite locales and savoring the breathtaking grandeur of the land of whisky and tartans. See mesmerizing sites missed by the hordes and return home reinvigorated after an experience you’ll cherish for a lifetime. 

In Scotland: Stunning, Strange, and Secret, you’ll discover:

  • Expert guidance for engaging in a journey that reveals a rarely seen world
  • Geographic phenomena like the spectacular Orkney Islands to add unique touches to a memorable adventure
  • Stories and myths leading to stone circles and Pictish art for a spellbinding encounter of the ages
  • Practical information for budgeting so you can make that seemingly impossible dream a reality
  • Detailed plans to help you maximize your precious hours, suggestions for choosing locations from an abundance of options, and much, much more!

Scotland: Stunning, Strange, and Secret: A Guide to Hidden Scotland is an eye-opening travel guidebook. If you like escaping the beaten path, a conversational approach, and creating lasting memories, then you’ll love Christy Nicholas’s invaluable resource. 

Buy Scotland: Stunning, Strange, and Secret to take the road less traveled today!

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Suzanne
Traveling in an Ancient and Mysterious Land

This is a well written book about Scotland for people who want to know about the paths less traveled and their history.

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Roger Fauble
As good of a fiction writer as she is these Hidden Gem Guides are even better

Scotland: Stunning, Strange, and Secret: A Guide to Hidden Scotland (The Hidden Gems Series), my seventh read from author Christy Nicholas. As good of a fiction writer as she is these Hidden Gem Guides are even better. Perhaps not for everyone but I found it to be a well-written, enjoyable, 362-page read on the wonders of Scotland. “I received a Kindle copy of this book and after reading it want to read the rest of the series as well. We're traveling to Scotland next year and this is a must-read for planning that trip! (RIP Marley January 20, 2014 - July 24, 2018).

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AzUWish
Full of facts , scenery and the arts of Scotland

Loved this book, from the history to locations to fairy folk and folklore to music this book has it all.I was disappointed that Waiting for the wheel to turn" by Capercallie wad included in songs. There are few "protest" songs surging with the need for a country to remember and push to be free as powerful as that one.Great book for a virtual vacation or hints for a real visit.

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Amanda Swindle
all in one guide to Scotland

Scotland: Stunning, Strange, and Secret is part of a three book guide set that aims to educate potential tourists on the ins and outs of the country. Where should you go? What should you see? Suggestions on local cuisine? You will find all of that and more! You will also get some tidbits of history, culture, and lore in this all in one travel guide. The format and layout of the book was a little off to me, as it seems out of order or thrown together in some areas. I do not know the accuracy of the lore or history, but I did find that to be engaging and entertaining for a guide book. This book does hold potential and gives the untraveled tourist a glimpse into what Scotland has to offer. I think this book would be useful if I were to ever head over and would still recommend it for travel purposes.

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Gigi215
Facts and info

The photos in the book are stunning. I wish there were more. The myths and history that I learned was quite interesting. Scotland wasn’t on my list of countries places to visit but now it is. The superstitions and hidden gems was the best part. If you plan on visiting this is a great book to read before your trip.

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