Scotland's Churches Scheme Regional Guides
Sacred Scotland produce a range of indispensable guides to the nation's rich architectural and spiritual heritage. The perfect companion to every Scottish journey.
St Andrew Press for Scotland's Churches Scheme has issued the second three titles in a series of nine guides to Scotland's churches. Under the banner of 'Sacred Scotland', the 2010 books (priced £5.99) cover North-East Scotland, Glasgow & the Clyde Valley and Borders & East Lothian.
Whether you want to learn more about the history, architecture and people of Scotland churches, or find out about events and services, the series provides the perfect starting point.
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Sacred Borders & East Lothian
Through the centuries, the Scottish Borders have been witness to some of the most dramatic and violent events in UK history with monarchs often tussling for power in the region alongside the great cattle rustling barons of the infamous Border Reivers. This disruptive history has left its mark on the local churches making them fascinating places to visit and explore. Click on the image to find details of how to order this book.
(Publication Date: Tue 01 Jun 2010)
Sacred Glasgow & the Clyde Valley
Glasgow was founded by Saint Mungo and, as Scotland’s second largest bishopric, has always been a central part of Scotland’s ecclesiastical history. Witness to Scotland’s industrial revolution in a way far more dramatic than anywhere else in the country, Glasgow, and the surrounding Clyde Valley, has a remarkably diverse architecture and fascinating history of social and political activism. Click on the image to find details of how to order this book.
(Publication Date: Tue 01 Jun 2010)
Sacred North-East Scotland
Buffeted by Baltic winds and the steely waves of the North Sea, the North-East of Scotland is a surprisingly rich and diverse region with fertile soil and rolling hills. Its churches reflect this diversity with hard, granite cathedrals and picture postcard gems vying for attention complete with an incredible history, including the hiding place of the Scottish Crown Jewels. Click on the image to find details of how to order this book.
(Publication Date: Tue 01 Jun 2010)
Sacred Edinburgh & Midlothian
Punctuating its picturesque skyline, the churches of Edinburgh have provided the settings for many of the great events which have shaped the nation. Diverse in character, design, age and denomination, Edinburgh’s churches offer a fascinating insight to the life of the city. Full of vital information, this handy guide will allow both tourists and locals to explore the incredible rich history of Edinburgh and Midlothian. Click on the image to find details of how to order this book.
(Publication Date: Thu 23 Apr 2009)
Sacred Fife & the Forth Valley
The ancient Kingdom of Fife and the surrounding area play a central role in the history of the nation, from the battlefield of Bannockburn to the picturesque East Neuk and Scotland’s ecclesiastical capital, St Andrews. Full of vital information, this handy guide will allow both tourists and locals to explore the incredible rich history of Fife and the Forth Valley. Click on the image to find details of how to order this book.
(Publication Date: Thu 23 Apr 2009)
