{"product_id":"the-highlands-and-islands-of-scotland-ebook","title":"The Highlands and Islands of Scotland","description":"\u003c!-- One-line hook --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA sweeping, richly detailed and deeply engaging new history of the Highlands and Islands — from one of Scotland’s most acclaimed historians.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- Tagline --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlistair Moffat brings to life the dramatic landscapes, cultures and peoples who shaped the story of the Highlands across millions of years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\u003c!-- Access Your Content --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #ddd; padding: 16px; border-radius: 6px; background: #f9f9f9; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eAccess Your Content in Seconds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col style=\"margin-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete your purchase on our store.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDownload \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thegreyhill.com\/pages\/the-grey-hill-app\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Grey Hill App\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e (free).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLog in using the same email from checkout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour ebook will appear instantly in your library.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #555;\"\u003eAll content is securely delivered through our app and not offered as a Shopify download.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\u003c!-- About the Ebook --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Ebook\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Highlands and Islands of Scotland: A New History\u003c\/strong\u003e is the most comprehensive and vivid account ever written of this remarkable region. From the ancient geological forces that shaped the land millions of years ago to the political, cultural and social transformations of the twenty‑first century, Alistair Moffat traces the extraordinary story of the Highlands with clarity, depth and narrative flair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoffat draws on a vast range of sources — medieval manuscripts, sagas, poetry, archaeology, oral tradition and popular culture — to illuminate the lives of the people who shaped Highland history: saints and sinners, outlaws and warriors, clan chiefs and monarchs, Picts and Romans, Vikings and Jacobites, and the countless emigrants who carried Highland culture across the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlongside the grand sweep of history, Moffat explores the everyday experiences of ordinary Highlanders and Islanders, revealing how communities lived, worked, worshipped and survived in one of the most dramatic landscapes on earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHighly readable, authoritative and richly textured, this is a landmark work of Scottish history — essential for anyone who loves the Highlands or seeks to understand their enduring global influence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\u003c!-- Reviews --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCritical Praise\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Alistair Moffat tells the extraordinary story of the Highlands in the most detailed book ever written about this remarkable part of Scotland.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'This is a splendid and thoroughly enjoyable book — I would advise reading it straight through, then returning to dip in again and again' - \u003cstrong\u003eThe Scotsman\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'An extraordinary achievement — Moffat is a kilt-weaver, mastering the craft of drawing threads through time and connecting everything to what we see today. A wonderful book' - \u003cstrong\u003eLoveReading\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'One of those rare books that takes a fairly specialised subject and makes it available and accessible to a very wide audience' -\u003cstrong\u003e Undiscovered Scotland\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eMoffat brings to vibrant and palpable life the Highlands and Islands from the primeval and prehistoric to the present' - \u003cstrong\u003eSunday Post\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'A very personal history, richly informative and sparkling with detail' -\u003cstrong\u003e Country Life\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'This meticulously researched book traces the unique history of Highland Scotland, seamlessly melding together geography, geology, sociology and culture' - \u003cstrong\u003eLife and Work\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\u003c!-- Why You'll Love This Ebook --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love This Ebook\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe most detailed modern history\u003c\/strong\u003e of the Highlands and Islands ever published.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA sweeping narrative\u003c\/strong\u003e spanning geology, culture, politics, migration and myth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRichly researched\u003c\/strong\u003e using manuscripts, sagas, archaeology and oral tradition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAccessible and engaging\u003c\/strong\u003e — perfect for general readers and history enthusiasts alike.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA major new work\u003c\/strong\u003e from one of Scotland’s most respected historians.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\u003c!-- About the Author --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlistair Moffat\u003c\/strong\u003e was born and raised in the Scottish Borders. A former Director of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Director of Programmes at Scottish Television and founder of the Borders Book Festival, he is the author of more than thirty acclaimed books on Scottish history. From 2011 he served as Rector of the University of St Andrews. He lives in the Borders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\u003c!-- Publication Details --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePublication Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Birlinn Ltd\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImprint:\u003c\/strong\u003e Birlinn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 March 2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrint Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 496 pages\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN (Ebook):\u003c\/strong\u003e 9781788856836\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ebook\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCategories:\u003c\/strong\u003e History\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\u003c!-- FAQ --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I access my ebook?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDownload \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thegreyhill.com\/pages\/the-grey-hill-app\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Grey Hill App\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and log in using the same email you used at checkout. 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