Kintyre
Published on 28. March 2008
Book
Paperback/Softback
112 pages
978-0-7153-2888-0 (ISBN)
Description
The essential guide for the discerning tourist and island devotee, "Kintyre" describes everything the visitor needs to know about the islands' heritage, landscape, climate, flora and fauna. It contains fascinating information about all the key places of interest, from the tiny town of Campbletown, to the stunning castles and ruins steeped in history. It is illustrated with over 100 superb colour photographs showing every aspect of the island and its people.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Newton Abbot
United Kingdom
Dimensions
Height: 249 mm
Width: 190 mm
Thickness: 7 mm
Weight
340 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7153-2888-0 (9780715328880)
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Person
Norman Newton was born in Glasgow in 1944, but spent his teenage years in New Zealand. In 1971 he returned to Scotland to work, first at Glasgow University Library, and then in public libraries in Campbeltown and Inverness. He has written extensively on Scottish islands, Highland history and archaeology.
Content
Introducing Kintyre; Map of the Peninsula; 1 The Gateway to Kintyre - Tarbert; 2 The East Side; 3 'The Wee Toon' - Campbeltown; 4 The South End; 5 The Laggan; 6 The West Side; 7 Gighat; 8 The Land and the People; Useful Information; Place-Names and their meanings; Further Reading; Index.