Fife in History and Legend

In this book, Raymond Lamont Brown introduces the reader to some of Fife's most fascinating places, from the great abbeys of Lindores and Balmerino to the major towns of St Andrews, Dunfermline and Kirkcaldy. He also introduces some of the less familiar details from Fife's to produce the most complete introduction to this fascinating county.

About the author

Raymond Lamont-Brown is a well-known author and lecturer, with a wide range of interests. During the 1960s he studied at the School of Oriental and African Studies at London University and lived for some time in Japan. Later he lectured at the universities of St Andrews and Dundee and is a regular contributor on BBC Radio Scotland. As well as writing a great deal of local history, Raymond Lamont-Brown has written books on Robert Burns, Mary, Queen of Scots, as well as several books of military history. He lives in Broughty Ferry.

Summary

In this book, Raymond Lamont Brown introduces the reader to some of Fife's most fascinating places, from the great abbeys of Lindores and Balmerino to the major towns of St Andrews, Dunfermline and Kirkcaldy. He also introduces some of the less familiar details from Fife’s to produce the most complete introduction to this fascinating county.

Product details

• Authors: Raymond Lamont-Brown
• Publisher: BIRLINN LIMITED
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.10.2023
• EAN: 9781839830105
• ISBN: 978-1-83983-010-5
• No. of pages: 256
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > General, dictionaries; Non-fiction book > History > Regional and national histories; European History, Scotland, HISTORY / Social History, Social & cultural history, HISTORY / Europe / Great Britain / Scotland, British & Irish history, Local History, Social and cultural history, Dundee and Fife