This unique guide explores the broad swathe of eastern central Scotland surrounding the city of Edinburgh, revealing a fascinating wealth of destinations with a difference, and hidden histories where myth and reality mingle. It's a diverse landscape dotted with quirky surprises, from the booby traps at Rome's final frontier to the secret birthplace of the Industrial Revolution; from a UFO landing site to a Gothic vault built by goblins.
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Höhe: 20.5 cm
Breite: 13.5 cm
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978-3-7408-1569-1 (9783740815691)
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Gillian Tait was born in Edinburgh, and studied at the University of Edinburgh and the Courtauld Institute of Art in London. She was employed for many years in the field of fine art conservation, and has written and edited several technical publications. More recently, she has been working as a researcher and editorial assistant, while continuing to indulge her passions for foreign travel and singing. She has lived in the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town for the past 30 years.
