The Little Book of Scotland

by Geoff Holder

The Little Book of Scotland is a funny, fast-paced, fact-packed compendium of the sort of frivolous, fantastic or simply strange information which no-one will want to be without. Discover the most unusual crimes and punishments, eccentric inhabitants, famous sons and daughters and literally hundreds of wacky facts. Geoff Holder’s latest book contains historic and contemporary trivia including such gems as the real story of William ‘Braveheart’ Wallace, which king was murdered in a barn, and where the Second World War Commandos were formed. From Sir Walter Scott to Sir Sean Connery and Queen Victoria to Mary Queens of Scots, this is a remarkably engaging little book, essential reading for visitors and Scots alike.

Genres: Travel, Scotland

192 pages, Hardcover

First published February 15, 2014

Reviews

[Ellen]

This is truly a miscellany of assorted facts about Scotland... It's not a bad book, but I think I would have taken longer to read it (if I owned a copy) so as not to inundate myself with too much information at once.

[Marta]

Clever and interesting. Maps would be helpful.