About the book
In 2018, Kiwi adventurer Mary Jane Walker decided to tour the islands that lie off the coast of Scotland. She made it around the Orkney and Shetland groups, and to the inner-Hebrides islands of Raasay, Mull, Iona and Staffa as well. She was amazed to discover that Norse influences were as strong as Gaelic ones, indeed stronger on the Orkneys and Shetlands. She discovered archaeological sites dedicated to the excavation of amazing ancient communities that predated the Vikings and the Gaels. There's still plenty more to see and one day she will return to the islands to finish her journey, and to visit the related, Danish archipelago of the Faroes as well.
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In 2018, Kiwi adventurer Mary Jane Walker decided to tour the islands that lie off the coast of Scotland. She made it around the Orkney and Shetland groups, and to the inner-Hebrides islands of Raasay, Mull, Iona and Staffa as well. She was amazed to discover that Norse influences were as strong as Gaelic ones, indeed stronger on the Orkneys and Shetlands. She discovered archaeological sites dedicated to the excavation of amazing ancient communities that predated the Vikings and the Gaels. There's still plenty more to see and one day she will return to the islands to finish her journey, and to visit the related, Danish archipelago of the Faroes as well.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Scottish Isles about?
In 2018, Kiwi adventurer Mary Jane Walker decided to tour the islands that lie off the coast of Scotland. She made it around the Orkney and Shetland groups, and to the inner-Hebrides islands of Raasay, Mull, Iona and Staffa as well. She was amazed to discover that Norse influences were as strong as Gaelic ones, indeed stronger on the Orkneys and Shetlands. She discovered archaeological sites dedicated to the excavation of amazing ancient communities that predated the Vikings and the Gaels. There's still plenty more to see and one day she will return to the islands to finish her journey, and to visit the related, Danish archipelago of the Faroes as well.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Scottish Isles?
Lifestyle, Hobbies and Leisure > Travel and holiday > Travel writing > Expeditions: popular accounts
Where can I read a sample of The Scottish Isles?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/xYBsqh46Ks
Is The Scottish Isles part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series A Maverick
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Scottish Isles?
Mary Jane Walker