Dumfries and Galloway Curiosities

Along with its rich history and spectacular scenery, Dumfries and Galloway is home to a great many curious and unusual buildings, objects, and landscape features that have survived the centuries. This well-illustrated book is a guide to 100 of these remarkable sights, including Scotland's highest village, the world's narrowest hotel, and even the statue of a rhinoceros on top of a bus shelter. Dumfries & Galloway Curiosities will encourage readers to explore this are of south west Scotland and perhaps make their own curious discoveries.

About the author

David Carroll is a full-time author and broadcaster. His work has appeared widely in magazines and periodicals over the past 20 years and he is also the author of 12books, including Ten Tales from Dumfries & Galloway. He lives in Lockerbie, Dumfriesshire.

Summary

Along with its rich history and spectacular scenery, Dumfries and Galloway is home to a great many curious and unusual buildings, objects and landscape features that have survived the centuries. Dumfries & Galloway Curiosities will encourage readers to explore this area of south-west Scotland and perhaps make their own curious discoveries.

Product details

• Authors: David Carroll, David Carroll
• Publisher: The History Press Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.12.2021
• EAN: 9780752464060
• ISBN: 978-0-7524-6406-0
• No. of pages: 128
• Dimensions: 157 mm x 233 mm x 9 mm
• Weight: 292 g
• Series: Curiosities
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Regional and national histories; Non-fiction book > History > Regional and national histories