I Never Knew That About Scotland

Bestselling author, Christopher Winn takes us on the ultimate journey around Scotland. Travelling county by county, this irresistible miscellany unearths the enthralling stories, firsts, birthplaces, legends and inventions that shape the country's rich and majestic history.

To uncover the wondrous tales that lie hidden within Scotland's wild and romantic shores, to experience what inspired the country's powerful literature and towering castles, and to tread in the footsteps of her villains and victors, is to capture the spirit of this fascinating country and bring every place you visit to life. Learn the story of the original 'sweetheart', John Balliol, whose embalmed heart is buried beside his devoted wife, Devorgilla at Sweetheart Abbey in Kirkcudbrightshire. Experience Britain's most northerly point on Shetland, last stop to the North Pole. Hear the haunting echo of the Bear Gates of Traquair House in Peeblesshire which were slammed shut when Bonnie Prince Charlie left Scotland in 1746 - legend has it that they will never be re-opened until a Stuart King once more sits on the throne. This beautifully illustrated treasure trove of a book is the perfect gift, and will act as an eye-opening guide to thrilling, alluring and ever-bewitching Scotland.

I Never Knew That...

* The bicycle was invented in a tiny hamlet in Dumfriesshire
* Old Aberdeen is home to the oldest granite cathedral in the world
* Musselburgh in Midlothian has the world's oldest golf course
* Prestwick airport in Ayrshire is the only place in Britain where Elvis Presley ever set foot