The Magic of the Scottish Islands
The Magic of the Scottish Islands
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From the relatively accessible Isle of Arran to the extraordinary remote and distant St. Kilda, almost every island off the coast of Scotland is represented in this book. Through photographs and text, readers can discover why these magical places draw visitors back again and again.
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The Magic of the Scottish Islands by Jon Sparks
'I sat with my back against the pitted surface of the Ringing Stone on Tiree's northern shore watching grey seals at the water's edge and lines of low-flying tysties skimming the waves. Further out, a bright yellow fishing boat came and went with the swell, its rise and fall a lazy pulse against which life in the Scottish islands seems to be measured. Exposure to too much of this island magic, I thought, could mark a man for life, leaving him forever entangled in inexplicable enthusiasms for lazy days, bright blue skies, an encircling sea and the quiet ways of island nature.' In this book, Terry Marsh combines his written word with the evocative photography of Jon Sparks to portray the main island groups in all their moods, and to focus on what it is that gives these islands such magical and lasting appeal.
This glorious guide represents almost every island off the coast of Scotland, from the relatively accessible Isle of Arran to the extraordinarily remote St Kilda
Terry Marsh is a writer and photographer, specialising in the outdoors, natural history, the countryside, walking and travel world-wide. He is author of thirty books, his particular interests being Scotland, especially the islands, Cumbria and the Lake District, the Yorkshire Dales, the Peak District and Lancashire. He is a member of the Society of Authors, MENSA, the Outdoor Writers' Guild and British Guild of Travel Writers, and lives near Preston. Jon Sparks ARPS is an acclaimed photographer specialising in landscape, environment and outdoor pursuits from Britain, Europe and beyond. He is also a teacher of photography and Vice-Chairman of the Outdoor Writers' Guild. Jon supplied the photographs for the Official National Park Guide: the Lake District, written by Terry Marsh and also published by David & Charles. He lives in Lancaster.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780715311516 |
| ISBN 10 | 0715311514 |
| Title | The Magic of the Scottish Islands |
| Author | Jon Sparks |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | David & Charles |
| Year published | 2002-03-01 |
| Number of pages | 192 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |