Royal Deeside: a pictorial souvenir

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 Royal Deeside.

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 journey through world-renowned Royal Deeside that aims to capture its moods and illustrate the principal landmarks and places of interest. This is a region full of iconic locations and dramatic scenery. From the source of the Dee, 4,000 ft up in the Cairngorms, through Braemar, home of the most famous Highland Games, past a string of superb castles and the Victorian charm of Ballater, the draw of Deeside never loses its appeal. The towns and villages of lower Deeside also receive the same level of attention as the aforementioned places. The book concludes, naturally, in Aberdeen where the Dee completes its 85-mile journey to the sea. Illustrated with over 80 colour photographs, most of which have been taken especially for this book. A useful list of many visitor attractions in Royal Deeside 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: Jim Henderson, Mark Hicken, Charlie Phillips, Scotavia Images and Scottish Viewpoint

Extent:	80 pages
Binding:	hardback with printed paper case
Size:	115mm x 170mm
ISBN:	978-1-906549-10-7
Publication date:	7 May 2010
Retail price:	£ 4.99