Author: Alan Rankin
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781849950039
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
In April 2006, Alan Rankin became the first person to single-handedly circumnavigate Scotland by boat and bike. This book is an account of the whole experience at sea and on the road. It follows the highs and lows as Alan battles to achieve his goal.
Solo Round Scotland
Author: Alan Rankin
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781849950039
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
In April 2006, Alan Rankin became the first person to single-handedly circumnavigate Scotland by boat and bike. This book is an account of the whole experience at sea and on the road. It follows the highs and lows as Alan battles to achieve his goal.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781849950039
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
In April 2006, Alan Rankin became the first person to single-handedly circumnavigate Scotland by boat and bike. This book is an account of the whole experience at sea and on the road. It follows the highs and lows as Alan battles to achieve his goal.
Scotland
Author: Chris Townsend
Publisher: Cicerone Press Limited
ISBN: 1849653534
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 904
Book Description
This comprehensive book is an excellent planning resource for those who wish to venture into the Scottish mountains. Whether you are planning a walk, scramble, climb or ski tour this larger format guide has all the information the independent mountain lover needs. The guide covers all the mountainous areas of Scotland from south to north, divided into seven regions. Each regional chapter covers individual glens important for mountain-goers, groups of hills that form coherent massifs and individual hills of significance. However, this is not a route guide and detailed descriptions are not provided. The aim of the book is to inspire and entertain as well as inform; to show first-time visitors just what the Scottish mountains have to offer and provide a new perspective for those who have been before. In the descriptions author Chris Townsend has given his opinions as to the relative qualities of the walks, glens, lochs, mountains and the landscape in general and highlighted those he thinks are the best the area has to offer. Includes: Descriptions of all the Scottish mountains, area-by-area from south to north, to help you identify the best locations for hill walking, mountaineering, climbing and ski touring Classic ascents and walks described, from scrambles up Ben Nevis to ski tours in the Cairngorms A planning tool for long-distance treks
Publisher: Cicerone Press Limited
ISBN: 1849653534
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 904
Book Description
This comprehensive book is an excellent planning resource for those who wish to venture into the Scottish mountains. Whether you are planning a walk, scramble, climb or ski tour this larger format guide has all the information the independent mountain lover needs. The guide covers all the mountainous areas of Scotland from south to north, divided into seven regions. Each regional chapter covers individual glens important for mountain-goers, groups of hills that form coherent massifs and individual hills of significance. However, this is not a route guide and detailed descriptions are not provided. The aim of the book is to inspire and entertain as well as inform; to show first-time visitors just what the Scottish mountains have to offer and provide a new perspective for those who have been before. In the descriptions author Chris Townsend has given his opinions as to the relative qualities of the walks, glens, lochs, mountains and the landscape in general and highlighted those he thinks are the best the area has to offer. Includes: Descriptions of all the Scottish mountains, area-by-area from south to north, to help you identify the best locations for hill walking, mountaineering, climbing and ski touring Classic ascents and walks described, from scrambles up Ben Nevis to ski tours in the Cairngorms A planning tool for long-distance treks
Solo around Cape Horn
Author: Edward Allcard
Publisher: Imperator Publishing
ISBN: 0956072240
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 194
Book Description
The year is 1966, and a pioneering English yachtsman heads south - alone - towards Cape Horn, and into a territory unknown to yachtsmen. This is the tale of a wilderness cruise on the desert coast of Argentina and in the snowy Chilean fjords, but between the two halves, at the summit of the adventure, is the story of a sailor fighting for his life.
Publisher: Imperator Publishing
ISBN: 0956072240
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 194
Book Description
The year is 1966, and a pioneering English yachtsman heads south - alone - towards Cape Horn, and into a territory unknown to yachtsmen. This is the tale of a wilderness cruise on the desert coast of Argentina and in the snowy Chilean fjords, but between the two halves, at the summit of the adventure, is the story of a sailor fighting for his life.
Girl Online: Going Solo
Author: Zoe Sugg
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 0141372206
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 296
Book Description
Penny's life is back to normal. As Penny starts the school year she's ready to face the world - alone. Noah has gone off the radar after ending his world tour early and no one, including Penny, knows where he is. So when she accepts Megan's invitation to visit her performing arts school it seems like an opportunity to make some new friends. Helping everyone else seems to be the right remedy. Elliot needs her friendship more than ever, and she meets Posey - struggling with stage fright and in need of support. But is charming Scottish boy Callum the right kind of distraction? And can Penny truly move on when Noah's shadow seems to haunt her round every corner? Book three in the number-one bestselling Girl Online series.
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 0141372206
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 296
Book Description
Penny's life is back to normal. As Penny starts the school year she's ready to face the world - alone. Noah has gone off the radar after ending his world tour early and no one, including Penny, knows where he is. So when she accepts Megan's invitation to visit her performing arts school it seems like an opportunity to make some new friends. Helping everyone else seems to be the right remedy. Elliot needs her friendship more than ever, and she meets Posey - struggling with stage fright and in need of support. But is charming Scottish boy Callum the right kind of distraction? And can Penny truly move on when Noah's shadow seems to haunt her round every corner? Book three in the number-one bestselling Girl Online series.
Solo Performers
Author: John Cairney
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 232
Book Description
"This work presents a complete survey of solo theater from its beginnings in the 18th century in the form of dramatic biographies of historical figures to the 21st century performers who stage intimate conversation-type dramas. A major feature of the work is the detailed registry that provides information on many hundreds of solo performers (criterion: they performed by themselves for at least one hour).
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 232
Book Description
"This work presents a complete survey of solo theater from its beginnings in the 18th century in the form of dramatic biographies of historical figures to the 21st century performers who stage intimate conversation-type dramas. A major feature of the work is the detailed registry that provides information on many hundreds of solo performers (criterion: they performed by themselves for at least one hour).
Rantin
Author: Kieran Hurley
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1783195932
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 65
Book Description
A retired American steps off the plane at Prestwick, hoping to discover the land of his fathers. A beleaguered politician in Edinburgh dips her feet into a hot bath. An old drunk man in Peterhead has a mystical vision at the harbour. A supermarket checkout girl in Port Glasgow approaches work with a baseball bat... Part living-room gathering, part play, part gig session, Rantin draws on storytelling, live music and an unapologetically haphazard take on Scottish folk tradition, in an attempt to stitch together fragmented stories to reveal a botched patchwork of a nation.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1783195932
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 65
Book Description
A retired American steps off the plane at Prestwick, hoping to discover the land of his fathers. A beleaguered politician in Edinburgh dips her feet into a hot bath. An old drunk man in Peterhead has a mystical vision at the harbour. A supermarket checkout girl in Port Glasgow approaches work with a baseball bat... Part living-room gathering, part play, part gig session, Rantin draws on storytelling, live music and an unapologetically haphazard take on Scottish folk tradition, in an attempt to stitch together fragmented stories to reveal a botched patchwork of a nation.
The Hebridean Way
Author: Richard Barrett
Publisher: Cicerone Press Limited
ISBN: 1783625074
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 220
Book Description
Guidebook to the Hebridean Way, a 155-mile (247km) trail across 10 of Scotland’s Outer Hebrides islands. This waymarked, multi-day route is ideal for a fortnight’s exploration, using mostly low-level paths and crossing a variety of terrain, from dazzling white shell beaches to rugged hills and wild moors. The official waymarked route starts in Vatersay in the south and finishes at Stornoway in the north, via Barra, Eriskay, South Uist, Benbecula, Grimsay, North Uist, Berneray, Harris and Lewis 10 daily stages of 10–22 miles (16–35km) in length, with optional 30-mile (48km) extension from Stornoway to the Butt of Lewis, which takes two days Clear route descriptions with 1:50,000 maps and details of refreshments, public transport and accommodation Includes notes on geology, history, plants and wildlife, and a glossary of Gaelic and Norse placenames GPX files available for download
Publisher: Cicerone Press Limited
ISBN: 1783625074
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 220
Book Description
Guidebook to the Hebridean Way, a 155-mile (247km) trail across 10 of Scotland’s Outer Hebrides islands. This waymarked, multi-day route is ideal for a fortnight’s exploration, using mostly low-level paths and crossing a variety of terrain, from dazzling white shell beaches to rugged hills and wild moors. The official waymarked route starts in Vatersay in the south and finishes at Stornoway in the north, via Barra, Eriskay, South Uist, Benbecula, Grimsay, North Uist, Berneray, Harris and Lewis 10 daily stages of 10–22 miles (16–35km) in length, with optional 30-mile (48km) extension from Stornoway to the Butt of Lewis, which takes two days Clear route descriptions with 1:50,000 maps and details of refreshments, public transport and accommodation Includes notes on geology, history, plants and wildlife, and a glossary of Gaelic and Norse placenames GPX files available for download
Rough Guides Snapshot Scotland: Glasgow
Author: Rough Guides
Publisher: Rough Guides UK
ISBN: 0241008220
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 143
Book Description
The Rough Guide Snapshot to Glasgow is the ultimate travel guide to this dynamic part of Scotland. It leads you through the city and along the Clyde with reliable information and comprehensive coverage of all the sights and attractions, from the fascinating Kelvingrove Art Gallery and the West End's live music scene, to the distinctive architecture of Charles Rennie Mackintosh and the villages of the Clyde Valley. Detailed maps and up-to-date listings pinpoint the best cafés, restaurants, hotels, shops, bars and nightlife, ensuring you make the most of your trip, whether passing through, staying for the weekend or longer. Also included is the Basics section from The Rough Guide to Scotland, with all the practical information you need for travelling in and around Scotland, including transport, food, drink, costs, events and spectator sports. Also published as part of The Rough Guide to Scotland. Now available in ePub format.
Publisher: Rough Guides UK
ISBN: 0241008220
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 143
Book Description
The Rough Guide Snapshot to Glasgow is the ultimate travel guide to this dynamic part of Scotland. It leads you through the city and along the Clyde with reliable information and comprehensive coverage of all the sights and attractions, from the fascinating Kelvingrove Art Gallery and the West End's live music scene, to the distinctive architecture of Charles Rennie Mackintosh and the villages of the Clyde Valley. Detailed maps and up-to-date listings pinpoint the best cafés, restaurants, hotels, shops, bars and nightlife, ensuring you make the most of your trip, whether passing through, staying for the weekend or longer. Also included is the Basics section from The Rough Guide to Scotland, with all the practical information you need for travelling in and around Scotland, including transport, food, drink, costs, events and spectator sports. Also published as part of The Rough Guide to Scotland. Now available in ePub format.
The Rough Guide to Scotland
Author: Greg Dickinson
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0241310997
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 817
Book Description
This in-depth coverage of Scotland's local attractions, sights, and pubs takes you to the most rewarding spots-from Loch Ness to Arthur's Seat to Edinburgh Castle-and stunning color photography brings the land to life on the pages. Discover Scotland's highlights, with expert advice on exploring the best sites, participating in festivals, and exploring local landmarks through extensive coverage of this fascinating location. Easy-to-use maps; reliable advice on how to get around; and insider reviews of the best hotels, restaurants, bars, clubs, and shops for all budgets ensure that you won't miss a thing. Make the most of your time with The Rough Guide to Scotland.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0241310997
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 817
Book Description
This in-depth coverage of Scotland's local attractions, sights, and pubs takes you to the most rewarding spots-from Loch Ness to Arthur's Seat to Edinburgh Castle-and stunning color photography brings the land to life on the pages. Discover Scotland's highlights, with expert advice on exploring the best sites, participating in festivals, and exploring local landmarks through extensive coverage of this fascinating location. Easy-to-use maps; reliable advice on how to get around; and insider reviews of the best hotels, restaurants, bars, clubs, and shops for all budgets ensure that you won't miss a thing. Make the most of your time with The Rough Guide to Scotland.
Time Out Scotland
Author: Editors of Time Out
Publisher: Time Out Guides
ISBN: 1846702046
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 323
Book Description
Time Out Scotland takes you straight to the most inspiring destinations, from spectacular walks to grand gardens and stately homes; the best places to stay, eat and drink, and the most compelling sights, villages and landscapes. Full of local recommendati
Publisher: Time Out Guides
ISBN: 1846702046
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 323
Book Description
Time Out Scotland takes you straight to the most inspiring destinations, from spectacular walks to grand gardens and stately homes; the best places to stay, eat and drink, and the most compelling sights, villages and landscapes. Full of local recommendati