The AA 100 walks in Scotland
Vast lochs penetrating to the heart of the mountains - this is how we perceive the Scottish identity, and yet it is only part of the story. In the east the border lands with their hilltops and deep valleys produce tales and people very different from the Celtic 'kilts' of the west. The southwest also has Celtic origins mixed up with ancient Britons, and with Irish and Viking traditions. The Southern uplands form a barrier between the Scots and the English, and host some of the most colourful and bloody chapters in Scotland's history. To the east, the high, rounded borders have harboured proud families. In late medieval times they were the reivers, striking into England to take cattle and pillage. The union of the crowns ended this lawlessness, but their balladry lived on - immortalised by Robert Burns, Sir Walter Scott and Hugh MacDiarmid. " Explore the best of Scotland. " 100 mapped routes in rural and urban areas, along spectacular coast, in shady woodland and elegant parkland. " Clear, easy-to-follow route descriptions for each walk. " Walks of 2 to 10 miles. " Organised by county in the region. " Graded for steepness and designed to suit all levels of ability. " Written by a team of local experts.