349 Views of Scotland

By David Squires

Anyone who has walked or climbed in Scotland will sooner or later come across a view indicator - one of the discs or plates which identify surrounding features in the landscape. This is the first full-length work devoted to these devices. Since the first indicator appeared in 1890 at Ladies' Rock in Stirling, more than 340 have been installed at viewpoints around Scotland - on hilltops, coastal sites, historic buildings, parks, golf courses and lay-bys. They range from the Mull of Galloway to Shetland, and from sea level to the country's highest mountains.

349 Views of Scotland is a comprehensive and intriguing listing of these indicators, providing information about their physical description, designer, date and the various trusts, groups, councils, etc. that built them. Thirty-two maps show where the indicators are located and there are over 130 photographs, some of which date back many years, providing a fascinating historical aspect to the book. This book will be an inspiration and essential companion for anyone visiting the viewpoints and wishing to know more about their history. . Normal 0 false false false EN-GB X-NONE X-NONE

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1849951713
• ISBN13: 9781849951715
• Release Date: August 2016
• Publisher: Whittles
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.1" x 9.2"