Scott-Moncrieff, Lesley; Bolton, G Douglas (photos) Scotland's Eastern Coast, A Guidebook from Berwick to Scrabster , Edinburgh and London: Oliver & Boyd, 1963

First edition. Red cloth, map endpapers, 41 bw photos, index Pagination: xii+214. There is scarcely a square foot of the East of Scotland which has not witnessed events of great historical importance. The author takes us on a lively journey of exploration, from the walled city of Berwick to the furthermost tip of Caithness. Those who do not already know the East Coast will be astonished at the variety and beauty of the scenery. Miss Scott-Moncrieff is an interesting and informed guide with the Scot’s love of explaining and describing her own country to anyone who is willing to listen. She relates from a fresh point of view some of the major historical events which have occurred along the route and brings to light new details and amusing anecdotes about characters from early mediaeval times up to the twentieth century. The photographs which accompany the text were taken by the well-known photographer and author Douglas Bolton.<P>This is the only available guide to the East Coast and the tourist will want to keep it handy as a constant reference. For those others who prefer to do their travelling in an arm-chair this fascinating book is the ideal companion. Contents: Berwickshire and the Lothians; Fife and the Firths of Forth and Tay; Angus and the Mearns; Aberdeenshire and Banffshire; The Firths of Moray, Beauly and Cromarty; Sutherland and Caithness. Book: head sl bumped, VG+, Jacket: unclipped, edge wear, extremities rubbed with sl loss, VG- (Book ref. 2829 )  £ 14.00

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