Aberdeenshire: a pictorial souvenir

This conveniently sized hardback book is illustrated throughout with very nearly 100 photographs. It provides a degree and style of regional coverage not widely available and is part of a series of regional Scottish books. The introduction, which provides an overview of the area, is followed by a photographic tour of Aberdeenshire.

Market: This is an ideal book for those who love Scotland and all things Scottish and for those who do not know Scotland at all. Very good value at just under £5, it also makes an ideal gift for friends and relatives and those who have family connections with Scotland. It is hoped that this book will be an encouragement for those who have never travelled to the area to make their own visit and discover some of the less well-known places it illustrates. It is especially hoped that this book will play a small part in providing a lasting memory for all those who return to their homeland as so many did during the Year of Homecoming (Homecoming Scotland 2009).

Content: A photographic tour of the county of Aberdeenshire that aims to capture its moods and illustrate the principal landmarks and places of interest. This large county of north-eastern Scotland is blessed with abundance in both quality and quantity: the lofty Cairngorms in which the River Dee rises; a wealth of intriguing prehistoric sites; some of Scotland's finest castles, house and gardens; a coastline dotted with coves and cliffs, fishing ports and leisure harbours. The rolling agricultural heartland is home to impressive Aberdeen Angus cattle, varieties of sheep and arable land that produces top quality grains. The book aims to show the full sweep of the county in all its diversity. Illustrated with 99 colour photographs, most of which have been taken especially for this book. A useful list of many visitor attractions in Aberdeenshire and their contact details is shown at the end.

Author: Colin Nutt has worked in book publishing for 30 years and has written or compiled over a dozen books in a previous series.

Photographers: Colin and Eithne Nutt

Other contributing photographers: Scotavia Images and Jim Henderson

Extent:	96 pages
Binding:	hardback with printed paper case
Size:	115mm x 170mm
ISBN:	978-1-906549-09-1
Publication date:	7 May 2010
Retail price:	£ 4.99