This book looks at Scotland -- a land of contrasts. The rugged mountains on Skye, the farmland of the Border country and the city streets of Edinburgh and Glasgow are all part of this diversity. Find out how the countryside changes with the seasons and read about the wildlife which is such an important part of the Scottish landscape. Find out: what Scotland looked like before the great Caledonian pine forest was chopped down; where the coldest place in Scotland is to be found; how to plan your route around the islands.

 

This book is part of a book series called Scottie Series .

There are 40 pages in this book. This book was published 1999 by NMSE - Publishing Ltd .

Alan McKirdy works for Scottish Natural Heritage. Moira McKirdy is a primary school teacher.

This book has the following chapters: Land of contrasts; rocks and landscapes; land of mountains; a landscape before people; moorlands; the "flow country"; lochs and rivers; coasts and seascapes; islands of Scotland; island-hopping game; machair-land; cityscapes; farming in the countryside; flora. ; . and fauna; changing seasons; enjoying the countryside; protecting the countryside; places to visit and answers.