Dumfries and Galloway
Dumfries and Galloway

Author: Edward J. Cowan

Publisher: Birlinn Ltd

Published: 2019-09-02

Total Pages: 550

ISBN-13: 1788852532

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Dumfries and Galloway is one of the least-known regions of Scotland. Despite memories and traditions to match those of Gaelic-speaking Scotland, it has been seriously understudied. This innovative, ground-breaking study looks mainly at the everyday lives and culture of people in this region during a period of profound agricultural, industrial and demographic change. In doing so, it uncovers new information about a wide range of topics in local history, including food, festivals and folklore, music, mining, the development of towns and villages, population, smuggling, the experience of migration, and the question of identity. All of the contributors to the book are specialists in their fields and have an in-depth knowledge of the region through life and work.

Walking the Galloway Hills
Walking the Galloway Hills

Author: Ronald Turnbull

Publisher: Cicerone Press Limited

Published: 2024-10-24

Total Pages: 255

ISBN-13: 1783627700

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A guidebook to 34 day walks and one long-distance route in the wild and remote hills of Galloway. Although there are some shorter and easier routes, many of these hill walks are long and on rugged terrain, so are more suitable for experienced walkers. The day walks range from 4-33km (2-20 miles) and can be enjoyed in 2-11 hours, with options to combine routes to form longer days. A 3-day trek covering 82km (53 miles) is also detailed. 1:50,000 OS maps included for each walk GPX files available to download Easy access from Newton Stewart, Glentrool village, Loch Trool, Dalmellington, Carsphairn and St John's Town of Dalry Detailed information on planning, bothies and the history of the area Sized to easily fit in a jacket pocket