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Romantic
Scotland
 Romantic
Scotland
Two hundred and fifty years ago, Scotland meant only the lowlands;
the mountains of the north were regarded as a separate country,
where any traveller was well advised to make a will before venturing.
It was Sir Walter Scott s genial achievement to promote a unified
Scotland in unfading images of heroism and romance, rewriting
her history not as the grim blood-stained business it was but
as a colourful dramatic pageant. This romantic view was taken
to its limits by Victoria and Albert, whose passion for the
Highlands endorsed the nineteenth-century vogue for all things
Scottish - a fashion that continues to lure millions every year
in search of enchantment north of the border. With scenic photographs
and a lively commentary Romantic Scotland captures Scotland's
universal appeal, amply demonstrating why this small country
has earned a special place in the affections of millions worldwide.
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