Perthshire: a pictorial souvenir (New)

This conveniently sized hardback book is illustrated throughout with over 80 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 Perthshire.

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: Perthshire is a record-breaking county in several ways: here you will find Britain’s tallest tree, the world’s tallest hedge and the oldest living thing on the planet! This photographic tour aims to capture its moods and illustrate the principal landmarks and places of interest. The book covers an area which extends from the city of Perth to its mountainous regions to the north and west, such as Ben Lawers, Scotland's tenth highest peak. The county's history is represented by the inclusion of famous locations like Scone Palace, Blair Castle, Dunkeld Cathedral and Killiecrankie battle site. It aims to show the full sweep of the county in all its diversity. Most of the photographs were taken especially for this book and a useful list of many visitor attractions in Perthshire 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.

Photographer: Colin Nutt

Other contributing photographers: Scotavia Images, Mike Caldwell and Kathy Collins

Extent:	80 pages
Binding:	hardback with printed paper case
Size:	115mm x 168mm
ISBN:	978-1-906549-06-0
Publication date:	30 April 2009
Retail price:	£ 4.99