Macbeth was not the monstrous caricature created by Shakespeare; he was a real man who fought treachery to protect his birthright to the throne and ruled from 1040 to 1057. This book explores the story of Macbeth, separating myth and legend from the historical facts.

Accompanies a 4-part TV series of the same name, following naturalist McPherson as he visits all 14 of the UK Overseas Territories. Looks at the wildlife, settlements and history of each territory, illustrated throughout with over 1,000 spectacular images, and with clear, engaging text.

In 1995 the National Trust for Scotland acquired Mar Lodge Estate in the heart of the Cairngorms. Home to over 5000 species, this vast expanse of Caledonian woodlands, subarctic mountains, bogs, moors, roaring burns and frozen lochs could be a place where environmental conservation and Highland field sports would exist in harmony. The only problem was that due to centuries of abuse by human hands, the ancient Caledonian pinewoods were dying, and it...

Adventure, memoir, storytelling and celebration of all things maritime meet in 'Waypoints', a beautifully written account of sea journeys from Scotland's west coast. In the book Ian Stephen reveals a lifetime's love affair with sailing; each voyage honours a seagoing vessel, and each adventure is accompanied by a spell-binding retelling of a traditional tale about the sea. His writing is enchanting and lyrical, gentle but searching, and is accompanied...

This title features step-by-step instructions showing how to draw many of Scotland's most recognised landmarks, including Edinburgh Castle, Balmoral and Holyrood Palace as well as some well-known Scottish icons, such as a bagpiper and a Highland dancer.