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Seven Wonders of Scotland: 7 to 12

The Scotsman newspaper is running a public vote to find the Seven Wonders of Scotland, in association with the National Trust For Scotland. To help you choose from the 30 candidate wonders, BooksfromScotland.com have selected some of the best books on each of the subjects.

There are 30 candidate wonders, which we have split over five pages. The next six are Iona, the ancient Caledonian Forest, the architecture of Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Ben Nevis, Dolly the sheep and Scottish inventiveness, and Arthur's Seat and Salisbury Crags.

Iona

page:Books/Iona-9780748605316(Iona: The Earliest Poetry Of A Celtic Monastery) by Thomas Owen Clancy & Gilbert Márkus
Iona by Colin Baxter and Mairi Macarthur
The Isle of Iona: Sacred, Spectacular, Living by
Alastair De Watteville
The Life of St Columba by Saint Adamnan

The Ancient Caledonian Forest

The Architecture of Charles Rennie Macintosh

The Quest for Charles Rennie Macintosh by John Cairney
Charles Rennie Mackintosh by Colin Baxter and John McKean

Ben Nevis

Ben Nevis & Glen Coe by Chris Townsend
Winter Climbs: Ben Nevis and Glencoe by Alan Kimber
Scrambles in Lochaber by Noel Williams

Dolly the Sheep & Scots Inventiveness

'Made In Scotland': Household Names That Began in Scotland by Carol Foreman
When Scotland Ruled The World by Stewart Lamont

Arthur's Seat and Salisbury Crags

The City of Edinburgh is nominated four times for the 'Seven Wonders of Scotland' award, for its location, architecture, culture, parliament and festivals.

Walking Edinburgh: 25 Original Walks by Robin Gauldie

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Ben Nevis & Glen Coe - Paperback - Chris Townsend
This series covers some of the most poular walking areas in Britain and Ireland, combining detailed route descriptions with information on the local history, wildlife and countryside.
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£3.95
Charles Rennie Mackintosh - Paperback - Colin Baxter; John McKean
Introducing the life and work of the renowned Scottish architect, artist and designer Charles Rennie Mackintosh, this book looks at some of his best-known buildings and designs, painting a vivid picture of the man, his life, and his accomplishments in architecture and art.
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Iona - Paperback - Colin Baxter; Mairi Macarthur
This book follows the steps of the monks and bishops, Viking raiders and clan chiefs, crofters and fishermen who have shaped Iona's history.
£8.99
Landscapes And Lives: The Scottish Forest Through The Ages - Paperback - John Fowler
'Landscapes and Lives' is a vivid and engaging portrait not just of the forests as we encounter them today but their part in Scotland's story, from the Ice Age to the great woodlands planted by the Dukes of Atholl.
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Life Of St Columba - Paperback - Adamnan
Columba (521-97) became a central figure in the 'Age of Saints' when he founded his famous monastery on the island of Iona. St Adomnan (circa 624-704) was Abbot of Iona, and wrote this account of St Columba's life 100 years after Columba's death.
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'Made In Scotland': Household Names That Began In Scotland - Paperback - Carol Foreman
'Made in Scotland' features the stories behind 35 household names that originated in Scotland. The initial success of these products depended not on plentiful funds, but on the traditional Scottish virtues of hard work, perseverance, integrity, courage and initiative.
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People And Woods In Scotland: A History - Paperback
This is a history of the trees, woodlands and forests of Scotland and of the people who used them. It begins 11,500 years ago when the ice sheet melted and trees such as hazel, pine, ash and oak returned, bringing with them first birds and mammals and, soon after, the first hunter-gathering humans.
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The Quest For Charles Rennie Mackintosh - Hardback - John Cairney
This biography of the life of Charles Rennie Mackintosh not only explores the work and legacy of the Scottish artist, but also examines his relationship with his wife Margaret Macdonald, which ended with his sudden death, aged 60.
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Scrambles In Lochaber: A Guide To Scrambles In And Around Lochaber Including Ben Nevis And Glen Coe - Flexi-cover - Noel Williams
This guide describes the best scrambles within a 45km radius of Fort William, including Ben Nevis, Glencoe, Ben Alder, Ben Cruachan and the Saddle. Maps are provided, with advice on equipment, safety, weather and accommodation
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Walking Edinburgh: Twenty-Five Original Walks In And Around Edinburgh - Paperback - Robin Gauldie
'Walking Edinburgh' is a guide to the riches and diversity of one of the world's most remarkable cities. This text offers a wealth of detail on Scottish history, contemporary life and architecture.
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Winter Climbs: Ben Nevis And Glencoe - Paperback - Alan Kimber
Ben Nevis and Glencoe provides mountaineers with some of the best snow and ice climbing in Europe. This guide presents a selection of winter routes to the top of the mountain, with maps and advice on safety, equipment, weather, and avalanches.

Interior of Iona Abbey

The remains of Caledonian Forest in Glen Falloch

Detail from Turin Chair, 1902

Salisbury Crags and Arthur's Seat

Ben Nevis

Dolly The Sheep

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