Before the local government reorganisation of 1975, Argyll was also one of Scotland's biggest counties. Bounded by Inverness-shire to the north and stretching as far south as the Mull of Kintyre, it had a coastline measuring a staggering 2220 miles and took in ninety islands, including Mull, Iona Tiree, Lismore, Jura, Islay, Gigha and Colonsay.
The story of Argyll is a staggering roll of great names, deeds and institutions, of places such as Dunadd, Iona and Islay, which played key roles in the political and religious development of the nation, as well as the of a Gaelic culture whose influence stretched throughout Scotland and beyond. This book consists of over twenty chapters by recognised experts, covering a huge range of topics, from geology and prehistory to stately homes, folklore and literature, which provide a lively and informed introduction to this fascinating part of Scotland.
Until his recent retirement, Donald Omand ran the University of Aberdeen's continuing education programme in the North islands and Highlands. He has written and edited numerous books, including The Borders Book and The Perthshire Book. He lives in Caithness.
Con Gillen Geology and Landscape • Alan Saville The Early Peoples • Trevor Cowie The Bronze Age • Margaret Nieke Secular Society from the Iron Age to Dalriada and the Scots • Ian Fisher Early Christianity • Nick Bridgland The Medieval Church • Alex Woolf The Age of the Vikings • Alex Morrison Rural Settlement: An Archaeological Viewpoint • Richard Oram Lordship of the Isles • Alastair Campbell of Airds The House of Argyll: The Rise of Clan Campbell & Early Families of Argyll • Philip Duncan The Age of Improvements and Old Industries • The Twentieth Century • Ranald MacInnes Castles and Mansion-houses • John Watson The Agricultural Tradition • John Shaw Oral Traditions/Folklore • Brian D. Osborne Literary Argyll • Donald Meek Gaelic Language and Tradition • Ian Fraser Place-names • Roy Pedersen Communications
Also available: The Borders Book, ISBN 1874744734, ?9.99
The Fife Book, ISBN 1841582743, ?9.99
The Orkney Book, ISBN 1841582549, ?25
The Perthshire Book ? 184158102X • pbk ?9.99
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