Arthur's Seat and Holyrood Park : a visitor's guide
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Arthur's Seat and Holyrood Park : a visitor's guide
HMSO, 1996
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Scottish interest/guides
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Col. ill. on lining papers
At foot of t.p.: Historic Scotland, Scottish Natural Heritage
Includes bibliographical references (p. 63) and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
In the city of Edinburgh lies Holyrood Park containing the craggy mountain known as Arthur's Seat. Currently it is a public place, a quiet wilderness belying its close proximity to bustling streets, and a far cry from the industry and agriculture of its past. From the hill-top defences set up about 2000 years ago to the foundation platforms of 19th-century shepherd's cottages, this book tells the 10,000-year story of Holyrood Park.
Table of Contents
- The formation of the park
- human beginnings
- defence and violence
- a place of religion and sanctuary
- a royal park
- living and farming in the park
- a place of work - industry and scholarship
- inspiration and recreation
- visiting the park today.
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