The Making of Scotland : A Comprehensive Guide to the Growth of Its Cities, Towns and Villages

Researched over three decades, this collection of information presents an attempt to tell the complete story of Scotland in a single book.

Using a range of sources, the author has set out to create a reference book packed with interest and surprises for the general reader, tracing the development of each community from earliest times to the present day - with particular emphasis on the great achievements of the industrial age and the economic forces which underpin any settlement.