Bøger om Highlands & Islands

"As seen on the BBC2's This Farming Life"--Cover.

An outstanding and comprehensive contribution to the history of Tartan. - TelegraphFeaturing new insights and an additional chapter on masculinities, this updated edition of Tartan revitalizes discussions about the fabric's traditional, sentimental Highland origins and its deliberate subversion by contemporary designers. Tartan's history has made it uniquely capable of expressing both conformity and subversion, tradition and innovation. Through positioning tartan within broader philosophical, political and cultural contexts, from the tartan-clad Highland regiments and Queen Victoria's royal endorsement, to the fabric's influence on Westwood and McQueen and a generation of Japanese designers such as Watanabe and Takahashi, Jonathan Faiers traces tartan's development from clanship to contemporary fashion and its enormous domestic and global impact.Beautifully illustrated and weaving together a story out of history, art, music, film and fashion, Tartan demonstrates that this most traditional and radical fabric has become one of extraordinary versatility and far-reaching appeal.

"This Snapshot guide is excerpted from Rick Steves Scotland."--Back cover.

From Jim Crumley, the "e;pre-eminent Scottish nature-writer"e; (Guardian), this landmark volume documents the extraordinary natural life of the Scottish Highlands and bears witness to the toll climate chaos is already taking on our wildlife, habitats and biodiversity - laying bare what is at stake for future generations. A display of head-turning autumn finery on Skye provokes Jim Crumley to contemplate both the glories of the season and how far the seasons themselves have shapeshifted since his early days observing his natural surroundings.After a lifetimeimmersed in Scotland's landscapes and enriched by occasional forays in other northern lands, Jim has amassed knowledge, insight and a bank of memorable imagery chronicling the wonder, tumult and spectacle of nature's seasonal transformations.He has witnessed not only nature's unparalleled beauty, but also how climate chaos and humankind has brought unwanted drama to wildlife and widespread destruction of ecosystems and habitats.In this landmark volume, Jim combines lyrical prose and passionate eloquence to lay bare the impact of global warming and urge us all towards a more daring conservation vision that embraces everything from the mountain treeline to a second spring for the wolf.

Lorna is following her dreams. But can she follow her heart?Lorna Ferguson has dreamt of opening her own bed and breakfast in the village of Glendale for as long as she'd pictured falling in love. While her love life remains frankly hopeless, Lorna is determined to secure Dove House - the home she imagined living in as a child - to start this new venture with her family. Along with brother Adam, Lorna starts restoring the house to its Art Deco glory, but faced with a whole host of renovation problems and their money fast running out, they worry that Dove House will never be ready to open in the New Year. When a mystery man turns up, needing to fulfil a promise he made to his dying father and find the object he left at Dove House many years ago, Lorna's heart goes out to him. But what they find there is going to change both of their lives forever. Facing problems at every turn, and distracted by her heart, Lorna is going to need all the magic that her beloved Glendale can supply to make all her dreams come true... An uplifting, inspirational and romantic read that will warm your heart. Fans of Jenny Colgan and Heidi Swain will love this. Readers can't get enough of the Glendale Hall series!:'A lovely series full of warmth, inspiration, community spirit, friendship and love, set in the most idyllic village in the Scottish hills.' Reader Review'This book is life-affirming, full of surprises, an absolute joy and a real pick-me-up!' Reader Review'Victoria has a wonderful way of writing which brings the characters to life, their stories are believable, their love genuine and their pain heartbreaking... I've genuinely loved these books so much.' Reader Review'A brilliantly written, deliciously witty and highly moving tale... sheer perfection from beginning to end!' Bookish Jottings'I've fallen in love with this uplifting story and with the entire town of Glendale...I wish the characters were real!' ReadwithAbi'A gorgeous feel-good story...I'm already looking forward to the next one!' Jessica Redland, author of Finding Love at Hedgehog Hollow'Emotional, moving, funny, heartwarming - this novel has got it all. Highly recommended!' Samantha Tonge, author of The Winter We Met'Read at any time when you need something comforting and cosy and want to escape from the world for a while.' Book Lover Worm'I absolutely loved this book... beautifully written and a really easy, feel good read and a perfect escape.' A Girl Who Loves to Read

A daughter of the forest and loyal to no clan, Seana has been whispered to be a child of the faeries, but not even a little Gael magic can help her claim what she truly desires-home and hearth... before it's too late for her ailing da. ​​​​​​​Seana pins all her hopes on Broc Ceannfhionn, but Broc has eyes for another. To win Broc's heart, she strikes a bargain with Colin Mac Brodie-the biggest rogue in all of Scotia. Although Colin has already broken Seana's heart once... this time around, he's powerless to resist the girl he once shunned... and he finds himself where he never thought to be... on bended knee.

The illegitimate daughter of a penniless English baron, Elizabet is determined to win her freedom at all costs... until treachery thrusts her into the arms of a proud Scotsman.Bound to protect her, despite that holding her could mean the death of a fragile peace between the clans, Broc of the McKinnons, soon realizes that the fiery vixen he holds captive could pose an even greater risk to his heart.

An RT Book Reviews HISTORICAL ROMANCE OF THE YEAR Nominee, LYON'S GIFT is a must-read for fans of historical romance. - Affaire de CoeurKnown as the Lyon for his prowess on the battlefield, Piers de Montgomerie accepts a challenge from king David of Scotland-squash a troublesome Highland rebellion. For his payment, he accepts disputed lands but soon discovers that what he truly desires is the Highland beauty whose brothers will never bow to him."Mad" Meghan Brodie refuses to be a pawn in a political game and vows not to be won so easily. She resists the English Lyon ... but even as she begins to realize their love is destined to heal an injured land, she cannot dare to hope the Lyon will see beyond physical beauty to love the imperfect lass within.

"In This Day and Age" is a major new project by artist-photographer partnership John Kippin and Nicola Neate. For the last three years Kippin and Neate have been living in North Uist, one of a remote group of six islands that form part of the Outer Hebrides of Scotland. Living in North Uist has allowed Kippin and Neate to closely research and document - through photography - what it means to be part of island life, how this is changing, and the ecological impact of increasing tourism, migration and militarism, alongside reflecting upon the nature of traditional island stories and their representation.

Storm fra Nordvest. Roman.Et vigtigt brev blæser væk, og Jennifer Maison jagter det. Brevet røber gamle, gådefulde familieanliggender, og fører hende til en ensomt beliggende gård i Nordvest Skotland.Dette øde sted, er fyldt med overraskelser, både gode, men også chokerende. Jennifer oplever livets op og nedture, for tilværelsen ved havet viser sig at være dramatisk. Især i Stormvejr fra Nordvest.Peter Grønbæk, skriver spændingsbøger, hvor humor og hygge, sammen med menneskeskæbner, danner rammen i dramaerne. Læseren kan leve sig helt med, og følge personerne tæt på.

Den nye start på Logan McRae serien.Kriminalkommissær Logan McRae er blevet forflyttet til det mørkeste Aberdeenshire, hvor han tilbringer dagene med at fange butikstyve og løbsk kvæg. Men stilheden og forudsigeligheden brydes, da kroppen af en lille pige skyller op på en strand. Et opklaringsteam tilkaldes fra Aberdeen og McRaes tidligere chef, vil have hans hjælp. Snart bliver han trukket dybere og dybere ind i sagen, og en ting er sikkert: nabolaget er ikke så idyllisk, som det ser ud. Og det er ikke sikkert, at alle kommer igennem denne opklaring i live. "Mød den øldrikkende og baconsandwich-spisende politiassistent (endelig en underordnet kriminalbetjent) Logan McRae hos den spændende Stuart MacBride, der har gjort Aberdeen, denne grå, kolde og vindblæste nordskotske by, til skueplads for sine tartan noir-romaner – her passer betegnelsen perfekt!”– Sven Hakon Rossel, Professor i skandinavisk litteratur i Berlingske

For otte år siden blev fire kvinder myrdet og tre af dem blev lemlæstet. Maverne på dem var blevet skåret op, og en plastikdukke var placeret i dem. Gerningsmanden blev aldrig fundet. kriminalbetjenten Ash Henderson, som har ledt efterforskningen i de sidste otte år, har kun mødt modgang. Hans familie er gået i opløsning, hans karriere ligger i ruiner og en af Oldcastles værste forbrydere har sikret, at Ash nu selv er i fængsel … formentlig for resten af hans liv. Men da en sygeplejerske bliver fundt død, med en dukke i maven ser det ud til, at Ash’ held vender. Nu har han chancen for oprejsning. For at få sin frihed og hævn. Andet og selvstændige bind i serien om Ash Henderson

For fem år siden forsvandt hans datter Rebecca, lige inden sin 13 års fødselsdag. Et år senere modtog han det første kort. Hvert år kommer der et nyt kort, hvert år er det værre end det forrige.Medierne kalder ham for ”Birthday Boy”. Han har kidnappet piger i 12 år, altid lige inden deres 13-års fødselsdag. Hvert år sender han et fødselsdagskort til deres familier, et fødselsdagskort som viser, hvordan han langsomt torturerer pigerne til døde. Men Ash har ikke fortalt nogen om Rebeccas’ fødselsdagskort – alle tror bare at hun er stukket af hjemmefra. For hvis nogen finder ud af sandheden, får han ikke længere lov til at arbejde med sagen. Han har ofret for meget, til bare at give op, inden hans datters morder får hvad han fortjener.1 del af 2 i serien om Ash Henderson ". 2. del er "En sang for de døde"