Product Description

Ayrshire is one of the most important counties in Scotland, with a long and proud history. In the most comprehensive book ever published on the subject, the author covers the many and varied parts of the county in considerable depth. The range is impressive and includes battles, momentous events, distinguished buildings, industry and commerce, natural history and folk tales.
Then there is the astonishing number of illustrious people that Ayrshire has produced. The list includes Sir William Wallace, Robert the Bruce, Robert Burns, James Boswell, Johnnie Walker, John Loudon McAdam, Keir Hardie, Sir Alexander Fleming, Jackie Paterson and Bill Shankly. Their stories, and those of many other notables, are skilfully woven into the narrative.
This is sure to be the standard reference work on the county for years to come.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #337019 in Books
• Published on: 2003-10-27
• Format: Illustrated
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 376 pages

About the Author
Dane Love has written many highly acclaimed books on his native county of Ayrshire. He is a teacher at Irvine Royal Academy and lives near Auchinleck.