The 'Country Living' Guide to Rural Scotland

The beautiful and stunning country of Scotland has been inhabited for thousands of years and offers a wealth of interesting history and culture. A country that offers a bewildering variety and an often-diverse landscape that is truly magnificent and astounds the eye with sheer beauty. Scotland is endowed with one of the finest coastlines in the world, and is said to have the most impressive views in the UK, including the desolate peaks of the highlands to the tranquillity and peace of the Scottish Borders. A land rich with fertile valleys, quiet villages and cosy little market towns, the Scottish coastline also offers am array of tiny hidden coves, neat fishing ports and wonderful sandy beaches. The guide will definitely appeal to people with a real interest in the beauty, tranquillity and traditional values of the countryside, who are looking for high standards in places to stay, eat and drink and quality craftsmanship in any products purchased. Equally for those readers who are seeking a more active life in the countryside the book provides information on walks and tours as well as details of National Trust and English Heritage properties. The attractive cover design incorporates a photograph of "The River Dee" in Braemar, Grampian.

James Gracie is a full time writer living in Scotland. In his varied career James has a wide experience of writing which has included a series of booklets about Scottish clans, online guides to cities such as Glasgow and Cardiff and even the assembly instructions for flat pack furniture! Concentrating mainly on travel nowadays, his articles regularly appear in many UK newspapers and magazines. He has also broadcast with BBC Radio Scotland, and is a member of the Institute of Public Relations. Though he has written about many parts of the world from personal experience, James finds that writing about the UK is still the most stimulating and rewarding.