{"product_id":"the-most-beautiful-villages-of-scotland","title":"The Most Beautiful Villages of Scotland","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn unprecedented treasure trove of delightful villages from the land of mist and mystery  of hidden glens and peaceful lochs. In the dramatic landscapes of Scotland  beloved of Romantic poets and composers  lies a wealth of delightful villages  here revealed in Hugh Palmers evocative photographs and commentaries.  The traditional architecture and stunning natural settings of the Highland villages have long proved an attraction to visitors. Some of the most picturesque are former fishing villages  like Auchmithie  from which the herring fleet has long since departed  leaving the splendid harbor to the contemplation of visitors and a couple of lobster boats. Lowland villages often have an air of quiet  well-ordered prosperity. Rows of stone cottages and a fantastic profusion of hanging baskets make places like Luss on Loch Lomond a charming stop on the road north. Here  too  is the extraordinary Dean Villagea complete  self-contained community surrounded by the city of Edinburgh. And among the many ravishing port-villages on the Islands is the little gem of Tobermory on Mull  where the reflection of a main street of brightly painted houses shimmers in the waters of the harbor.  Altogether  thirty-five villages are included. Special sections on the Scottish castle and the monuments of the countrys Celtic past round out the account  making this beautiful book one of the most complete pictures of rural Scotland in recent years. A Travelers Guide listing places to visit  to stay  and to eat helps the reader to enjoy even more a visit to the Scottish Highlands  Lowlands  and Islands. 250 full-color photographs\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44945268310069,"sku":"ByrdShop_0500511640","price":31.72,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780500511640_63b2dba4-92e5-4415-8d47-0c259ae54906.jpg?v=1769880639","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-most-beautiful-villages-of-scotland","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}